French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 17 to 23/04

Evening Update Friday 21 April 2023

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that the energy tarriff shield will be maintained until 2025. He said that energy prices still remain very high Evening Update Friday 21 April 2023 Read More

21/04/2023

Riviera Radio News - Friday, April 21st

It was another day of industrial action yesterday across France but with a smaller turnout than expected Riviera Radio News - Friday, April 21st Read More

21/04/2023

Evening Update Thursday 20 April 2023

President Macron has promised a pay rise for teachers. Speaking on a visit to a school in the Herault department this morning, the President said that salaries would rise by 100 to 230 euros per month net. Evening Update Thursday 20 April 2023 Read More

20/04/2023

Riviera Radio News - Thursday, April 20th

More unrest is expected across France today, as protests continue against the unpopular pension reforms. Riviera Radio News - Thursday, April 20th Read More

20/04/2023

Evening Update Wednesday 19 April 2023

President Macron has been visiting a factory in Alsace today where he was met by the sound of demonstrators bashing saucepans together. It's the first such visit by the President since his televised address regarding pension reforms Evening Update Wednesday 19 April 2023 Read More

19/04/2023

Riviera Radio News - Wednesday, April 19th

Despite the recent validation of the retirement reform law, the CGT has called on two new demonstrations, scheduled for tomorrow, April 20th and May 1st. Protests are planned tomorrow at 10am in Nice at the Place Massena. The CGT is also warning of potential future attacks on the 35 hour work week, paid leave and social security. Riviera Radio News - Wednesday, April 19th Read More

19/04/2023

Evening Update Tuesday 18 April 2023

Following his televised speech last night, which was watched by over 15 million people, President Macron has been meeting with representatives of employers organizations today. Evening Update Tuesday 18 April 2023 Read More

18/04/2023

Riviera Radio News - Tuesday, April 18th

Emmanuel Macron has set himself a deadline of 100 days to move past the unpopular retirement reform and revive his presidency. Riviera Radio News - Tuesday, April 18th Read More

18/04/2023

Evening Update Monday 17 April 2023

President Macron will be making a televised address this evening on the subject of the government's highly controversial pension reforms. Evening Update Monday 17 April 2023 Read More

17/04/2023

Riviera Radio News - Monday April 14th

French President Emmanuel Macron has officially signed a controversial bill to reform the country's pension system, despite criticism from opposition parties and trade unions. The bill was passed during a late-night session in parliament on Friday night, prompting accusations of authoritarianism and a lack of transparency from some members of parliament. Riviera Radio News - Monday April 14th Read More

17/04/2023