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French and Riviera News Tuesday 15th April 2025

France is weighing its response after Algeria ordered 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, following the arrest of an Algerian consulate official in Paris over the alleged kidnapping of a TikTok influencer. French and Riviera News Tuesday 15th April 2025 Read More

15/04/2025

Monaco pays tribute to Josephine Baker

Monaco has paid tribute to Josephine Baker on the 50th anniversary of her death, with a ceremony on Saturday April 12th at the Monaco cemetery where she is buried. Family, dignitaries, and fans gathered at her grave, where two portraits of her in military uniform and three flags symbolised her legacy. Monaco pays tribute to Josephine Baker Read More

15/04/2025

Weather Forecast - Tuesday 15th April 2025

Thundery showers and a gentle breeze, clearing by the afternoon with some sunny spells. Highs of 18 degrees in Nice, 16 degrees in Monaco and Saint-Tropez. 17 degrees in Antibes. Weather Forecast - Tuesday 15th April 2025 Read More

15/04/2025

Evening Update Monday 14 April 2025

Christian Estrosi has confirmed a ban on cruise ships carrying over 900 passengers. In a social media post he said "starting July 1st, locals wouldn't have to put up with what he called "these sea monsters..." Evening Update Monday 14 April 2025 Read More

14/04/2025

That time of year again for “The Champagne & Oyster Charity Bike Ride”

The Champagne & Oyster Cycling Club of Monaco has named Zondacrypto, a leading European digital currency exchange, as the main partner for its 11th Annual St Tropez to Monaco Charity Bike Ride on April 27th. The event raises funds for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. That time of year again for “The Champagne & Oyster Charity Bike Ride” Read More

14/04/2025

Cocaine use on the rise in the workplace on the Côte d’Azur

According to the French Observatory for Drugs and Addictive Trends (OFDT), cocaine use is on the rise in France, with a record 1.1 million users reported in 2023 that’s nearly double the figure from 2017. Cocaine use on the rise in the workplace on the Côte d’Azur Read More

14/04/2025

Youth photo contest in Monaco

The Department of Cultural Affairs is calling on young creatives aged 11 to 25 to enter the Architectural Heritage of Monaco Youth Photo Contest. From iconic landmarks to hidden urban gems, participants are invited to capture Monaco’s unique cityscape for a chance to be featured in a public exhibition. Youth photo contest in Monaco Read More

14/04/2025

French and Riviera News Monday 14th April 2025

France’s Education Minister Élisabeth Borne has announced that France will tighten its ban on mobile phones in middle schools, requiring students aged 11 to 15 to store their devices in lockers or pouches at the start of the day, only retrieving them when leaving school. French and Riviera News Monday 14th April 2025 Read More

14/04/2025

Nice International Airport

According to a ranking by AllClear Travel Insurance, coming into land at Nice International Airport is considered one of the most beautiful in the world and the most impressive in France. The Côte d'Azur airport, known for its breathtaking views of the French Riviera, ranks 12th globally. It beats iconic locations like Gibraltar Airport. Nice International Airport Read More

14/04/2025

Weather Forecast - Monday 14th April 2025

Cloudy with moderate to strong winds expected across the region by this afternoon. Rain is forecast by early evening. Highs of 19 degrees in Nice, 18 degrees in Monaco, 17 degrees in Vence, 16 degrees in Saint-Tropez. Weather Forecast - Monday 14th April 2025 Read More

14/04/2025