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Following the death of a 22-year-old man in a scooter accident, locals are mourning and denouncing the road as dangerously unsafe on Boulevard de Cessole in Nice
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France’s Ministry of Transport has announced that Toyota and Mercedes-Benz are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in France due to defective airbags. The airbags pose a risk of exploding, potentially injuring drivers.
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Cloudy start clearing as the day goes on. Highs of 17 degrees in Monaco and Nice. 18 degrees in Saint-Tropez. This evening going down to 10 degrees along the coast with clear skies.
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Storm Olivier, currently affecting the Canary Islands and Morocco with heavy rain and strong winds, could impact France this weekend.
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A damning report by French politicians has reveals that sexual violence and harassment remain "endemic" in France’s entertainment industry, despite the #MeToo movement.
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From today Thursday April 10th, France’s 2024 income tax return campaign introduces an individualized default tax rate for married and civil partnership couples, replacing the previous joint tax rate
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Sunny with a gentle breeze. Highs of 17 degrees in Monaco, Menton and Nice. Highs of 18 degrees in Saint-Tropez with sunny intervals and light winds.
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More than four years after Storm Alex devastated the Roya Valley, the river has reopened almost entirely to fishing, drawing record numbers of anglers.
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A poster for David Hockney's upcoming exhibition has been banned from the Paris metro due to its depiction of the artist holding a cigarette. Under French law, which bans tobacco advertising, the image violated regulations.
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The Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi has presented new measures to regulate furnished tourist rentals in the city due to rising housing prices and limited supply for residents.
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Cloudy start clearing by this afternoon to give way to sunny intervals. A gentle breeze. Highs of 15 degrees in Monaco, 16 degrees in Nice, 17 degrees in Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Rayol Canadel.
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Police have launched a public appeal to find a missing 14-year-old girl who disappeared on the 7th of April in Brignoles, Var.
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A major fire has broken out at a waste sorting centre in Paris's 17th arrondissement, sending a massive plume of smoke across the city. The centre processes waste for 900,000 nearby residents.
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Mayor of Nice will today present “Ask Angela” a new initiative in the fight against harassment in public spaces.
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It’s been announced that actor Robert De Niro is to receive an Honorary Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival (May 13-24). The legendary actor, known for iconic roles in Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and The Godfather Part II, will be honoured for his remarkable career.
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Mainly fine with some cloudy patches. A moderate breeze. Highs of 15 degrees in Monaco and Vence, 17 degrees in Nice, 16 degrees in Antibes,18 degrees in Toulon.
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The weather in Alpes-Maritimes will be mixed this week, with sunshine, occasional showers, and rising temperatures starting Thursday, the 10th of April.
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In response to Donald Trump's recent tariff announcements, some French citizens have decided to launch a boycott of American products as a form of political protest.
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Sunday April 6th, 2025, marked 20 years since the passing of Prince Rainier III, whose legacy continues to shape Monaco.
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A driving school in Monaco is now offering lessons in a Porsche, catering to wealthy young drivers who are likely to drive high-powered cars
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen told supporters in Paris on Sunday that she would fight “a political, not a judicial ruling” that could bar her from the next presidential election after being convicted of embezzling public funds.
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The Cannes Film Festival is set to unveil its official selection this Thursday, April 10th. Stars such as Tom Cruise, Julia Ducournau, Kristen Stewart, Spike Lee, and more are expected on the red carpet.
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Paris has hit a record high at the weekend with 25.9 degrees Celsius. Saturday April 5th marked the hottest April 5th ever recorded.
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