Road safety - The Prefect of the Var has announced this morning that a report published shows that so far this year 21 people have been killed on the regions roads compared to 3 last year for the same period. Speeding, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol and /or narcotics are the main cause of road accidents. In response to the report authorities have announced that there will be an increase in the number of spot checks on motorists by police as of today in the Var.
A new heatwave is underway, affecting much of France during the next few days
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Pollution alert-The Var has been placed on a level 1 air pollution alert with poor air quality across the region....
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The Prefect of the Alpes Maritimes, Bernard Gonzalez, has announced wide-ranging measures aimed at keeping public order around this evening’s Africa C...
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Hospital Strike-Accident and emergency staff at Nice hospitals are into a third day of strike action today....
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The Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi has asked the Prefect for extra security at the Pasteur hospital in Nice...
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