French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 10 to 16/02

Evening Update Friday 14 February 2020

Investigations are continuing into the shooting in Toulon yesterday which left a husband and wife badly injured Evening Update Friday 14 February 2020 Read More

14/02/2020

French and Riviera News.Friday February 14th 2020

Holiday getaway-The French road monitor Bison Fute is advising motorists of heavy traffic over the weekend as the half term holiday getaway starts. The A8 ,A7 and A51 motorways are expected to be busier than usual during rush hour this afternoon and also tomorrow. French and Riviera News.Friday February 14th 2020 Read More

14/02/2020

Evening Update Thursday 13 February 2020

Two people have been seriously injured in a shooting incident in Toulon this morning Evening Update Thursday 13 February 2020 Read More

13/02/2020

A collective set up for victims of the natural disaster

Despite the recognition of a state of natural disaster, after the bad weather in the region in November last year, it’s been reported that disaster victims cannot be reimbursed for the damage. A collective set up for victims of the natural disaster Read More

13/02/2020

New police brigade in Monaco

A new police brigade has been set up here in Monaco, the UCPCV unit is made up of 11 police agents wearing blue jackets and New police brigade in Monaco Read More

13/02/2020

State of the art microscope

The medical biology department of the Monaco Scientific Center has acquired a state-of-the-art microscope. State of the art microscope Read More

13/02/2020

Work in Nice to dedicate tunnel to cyclists

Work has started to transform the tunnel in Nice which runs from Rue du Congrès to the Promenade des Anglais. The plan is to make the tunnel which is currently, used by motorists available to cyclists only. Work in Nice to dedicate tunnel to cyclists Read More

13/02/2020

French and Riviera News Thursday 13th February 2020

A 41-year-old man has been killed in a road accident in the Var. The accident happened on Wednesday evening following a collision between a light vehicle and a bike in Bormes-les-Mimosas. French and Riviera News Thursday 13th February 2020 Read More

13/02/2020

Evening Update Wednesday 12 February 2020

A man has taken his own life after firing a gun at a store in Le Lavandou in the Var this afternoon Evening Update Wednesday 12 February 2020 Read More

12/02/2020

Nissan claims 83 million euros from former boss

Nissan has claimed 83 million euros in damages from its former boss Carlos Ghosn. The complaint aims to recover a "significant part" of damage caused by Nissan by its former boss during years of "misconduct and fraudulent activities".  Nissan claims 83 million euros from former boss Read More

12/02/2020

Father and son arrested suspected of having looted archaeological treasures

A father and son have been arrested near Lake Aiguebelette in Savoie. Both are suspected of having looted archaeological treasures in the waters of the lake for years. Father and son arrested suspected of having looted archaeological treasures Read More

12/02/2020

A8 motorway closed at junction 55

The A8 motorway has been closed at junction 55 Nice - l’Ariane eastbound after a truck caught fire. Emergency services are at the scene. The incident occurred shortly 9am. A8 motorway closed at junction 55 Read More

12/02/2020

Appeal for witnesses following road accident in the Var

Police in the Var have appealed for any witnesses to come forward following a road accident on the RD4 in Frejus. Appeal for witnesses following road accident in the Var Read More

12/02/2020

Mayor of Valbonne speaks out against Open Sky project

With the local elections just around the corner the mayor of Valbonne –Sophia Antipolis, Christophe Etoré has affirmed that the Open Sky project is not suited for the needs of the local community and residents. Mayor of Valbonne speaks out against Open Sky project Read More

12/02/2020

French and Riviera News Wednesday 12th February 2020

Several fires have broken out in Corsica following storm Ciara which hit parts of France and the Mediterranean island on Tuesday. French and Riviera News Wednesday 12th February 2020 Read More

12/02/2020

Evening Update Tuesday 11 February 2020

Three fires have broken out in undergrowth in the Alpes Maritimes today, fanned by strong winds. Evening Update Tuesday 11 February 2020 Read More

11/02/2020

The Louvre museum

The Louvre museum in Paris has announced that it will stay open overnight for three consecutive nights this month for free to mark the end of the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. The Louvre museum Read More

11/02/2020

Bed bugs

Following a suggestion from two French MPs there could soon be a public service in France dedicated to helping people get rid of bed bugs. Bed bugs Read More

11/02/2020

French and Riviera News Tuesday 11th February 2020

A 15-year-old girl has been found electrocuted in her bathroom. The accident occurred in Marseille after the victim was believed to have been charging her cell phone at the time. French and Riviera News Tuesday 11th February 2020 Read More

11/02/2020

Evening Update Monday 10 February 2020

After last night’s storms affecting much of northern and western France, the Cote d'Azur is set to experience high winds Evening Update Monday 10 February 2020 Read More

10/02/2020

Storm Ciara weather warning

Meteo france has increased the weather warnin from yellow to orange for the Alpes Maritimes, the Var and Corsica Storm Ciara weather warning Read More

10/02/2020

Casino de Monte- Carlo

The Casino de Monte-Carlo here in the Principality has been voted "Casino of the year 2020". Casino de Monte- Carlo Read More

10/02/2020

Road accident

Two lanes have been closed on the Promenade des Anglais this morning following an accident. Road accident Read More

10/02/2020

Toxic “hare fish”

Researchers in Nice have warned that the invasive and above all toxic, “hare fish” is gaining ground in the Mediterranean. Toxic “hare fish” Read More

10/02/2020

French and Riviera News Monday 10th February 2020

Two schools have been closed in the Haute Alpes as authorities try and reassure holiday makers in the Alpes after five British citizens, including a 9-year-old child, contracts coronavirus at a French ski resort. French and Riviera News Monday 10th February 2020 Read More

10/02/2020