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Expect heavy traffic this weekend in the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var as the school holidays end.
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Following France's first 2025 Council of Ministers, the government emphasized unity and responsibility amid political instability, aiming for cross-party dialogue on urgent issues like the state budget and pensions.
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H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco has expressed in an official statement to US President Joe Biden, his “profound sorrow and sadness following the car-ramming attack in New Orleans”.
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This week, police and gendarmerie are conducting a large-scale roadside operation targeting drug and alcohol-impaired drivers in the Alpes-Maritimes.
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As part of Monaco's energy transition, the government is replacing outdated fluorescent and sodium lighting in its tunnels with energy-efficient, long-lasting LED systems.
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French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has outlined his priorities when he was in Marseille: combating money laundering and corruption, supporting judicial staff, and isolating the country’s top 100 drug traffickers in prison to disrupt their activities.
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Every 1st of the month in France changes are introduced and the 1st of January is no different. Several new reforms were introduced on Wednesday January 1st and amongst them were the following
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If you wish to visit the wonderful city of Florence, in Italy, then you will soon be able to take to the skies from Nice International Airport, as for the first time, Air Corsica is to launch the new flight route between Nice and Florence.
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The mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi, has led a tribute to the victims of the “act of terrorism” committed on New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. At least 15 people were killed and 35 others injured after a vehicle-rammed into a crowd in a busy tourist district of New Orleans, targeting people celebrating the start of the year 2025.
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A scam involving fake calls from individuals claiming to represent Veolia have alerted residents of Antibes and Biot, Alpes-Maritimes.
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The website of the city of Nice has been targeted by pro-Russian hackers, allegedly in retaliation for aid provided to Ukraine by France, Denmark, and Lithuania.
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To ensure public safety during New Year's Eve celebrations, authorities in both the Var and the Alpes Maritimes have banned fireworks, retail fuel sales in portable containers, and public alcohol consumption (outside authorized venues).
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Monaco is mourning following the loss of a major figure in the world of contemporary art Marie-Claude Beaud, who has died at the age of 78. Marie-Claude Beaud’s career in the arts spanned over five decades.
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Ahead of this evening’s New Year’s Eve celebrations Road safety France has reminded revellers of the danger of drink driving.
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A major power cut has plunged many homes into darkness in Antibes. The incident occurred on Monday evening.
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To ensure public safety during New Year's celebrations, authorities have banned fireworks, retail fuel sales in portable containers, and public alcohol consumption (outside authorized venues) in the Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments.
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The Var department is under a fine particle pollution alert (level 1) for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
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New Year celebrations along the Riviera will include fireworks, dancing and live music. In the Alpes-Maritimes, several cities are organizing shows and gatherings.
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The 1st of January will see several changes introduced in France, as with the first of every month. From Wednesday 1st January those who benefit from the RSA (active solidarity income) will be automatically registered with France Travail.
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Recently appointed French Prime Minister François Bayrou will make his first visit as Prime Minister to Mayotte today, Monday 30th December.
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