French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 06 to 12/01

Evening Update Friday 10 January 2025

Eighty-seven hospitals in France have activated their so-called White Plan since the end of December after rising influenza cases, according to the Ministry of Health Evening Update Friday 10 January 2025 Read More

10/01/2025

French and Riviera News Friday 10th January 2025

Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi has said that his thoughts are with the victims of the wildfires in California and their families. French and Riviera News Friday 10th January 2025 Read More

10/01/2025

Evening Update Thursday 9 January 2025

A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of his brother in Grasse. The man in his fifties was convicted of fatally shooting his brother in 2020 Evening Update Thursday 9 January 2025 Read More

09/01/2025

Monaco’s festive offerings see a record number of visitors

Monaco has announced that this year’s festive attractions over the Christmas period have achieved a record number of visitors. Monaco’s festive offerings see a record number of visitors Read More

09/01/2025

Registrations for primary and secondary education in Monaco now open

Online registrations for primary and secondary schools in the Principality in the public and private sectors under contract for 2025 have opened. The procedures are accessible on computer, tablet or smartphone 7 days a week and 24 hours a day from the MonGuichet.mc portal (Education section). Registrations for primary and secondary education in Monaco now open Read More

09/01/2025

Bakery in Nice supplies the Vatican with its galettes des rois

A bakery in Nice has such a good reputation that it supplies the Vatican with its galettes des rois. The establishment in Drap "La Boul'ange" treats the Vatican every year with its excellent galettes des rois. Bakery in Nice supplies the Vatican with its galettes des rois Read More

09/01/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 9th January 2025

Germany and France have warned US president-elect Donald Trump against threatening Greenland. The warning comes after Trump refused to rule out using military force to seize Denmark's autonomous territory. French and Riviera News Thursday 9th January 2025 Read More

09/01/2025

Evening Update Wednesday 8 January 2025

Nice mayor Christian Estrosi has said that, faced with the sharp increase in the flu epidemic, people should be extremely vigilant by respecting barrier gestures Evening Update Wednesday 8 January 2025 Read More

08/01/2025

Police evacuate Place de la Liberté in Toulon

Place de la Liberté in Toulon has been evacuated after a vehicle was abandoned at 7pm on Tuesday evening on the sidelines of a local tribute to "Charlie Hebdo" organized in front of the Théâtre Liberté. Police evacuate Place de la Liberté in Toulon Read More

08/01/2025

Building work in progress for employees of La Messardière and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Tropez

More than a hundred apartments are currently under construction for luxury seasonal workers in Saint-Tropez in the Var. Following the settlement of legal action from neighbours, the project is progressing well for summer employees of La Messardière and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Tropez. Building work in progress for employees of La Messardière and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Tropez Read More

08/01/2025

Are you a parent or soon to be a parent and you live in Monaco?

For parents in Monaco the Early Childhood & Families Service is once again offering workshops for parents and future parents (Monegasques or residents of the Principality) as part of their “Parent Spaces” meetings Are you a parent or soon to be a parent and you live in Monaco? Read More

08/01/2025

Negresco Hotel Nice

The famous Negresco hotel in Nice is undergoing renovation work for several months. Located on the Promenade des Anglais, the hotel has been undergoing works since November 2024. Negresco Hotel Nice Read More

08/01/2025

Body of a young man found in La Frayère district of Cannes

The body of a young man has been found in the La Frayère district of Cannes. During the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, the man in his twenties was found dead from several stab wounds. Body of a young man found in La Frayère district of Cannes Read More

08/01/2025

Road accident

One person has been seriously injured in an accident in Villefranche-sur-Mer. An investigation has been opened after a collision involving three vehicles occurred on the M6098 just before midnight on Tuesday. Road accident Read More

08/01/2025

French and Riviera News Wednesday 8th January 2025

Iran's foreign ministry has called upon France to review its "unconstructive" approach, a few days before Tehran is set to hold a new round of talks about its nuclear programme with major European countries. French and Riviera News Wednesday 8th January 2025 Read More

08/01/2025

Evening Update Tuesday 7 January 2025

It's been announced that French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen has died at the age of 96. He founded the far-right National Front party in 1972 Evening Update Tuesday 7 January 2025 Read More

07/01/2025

Siren testing in the Alpes Maritimes tomorrow

The Sirens will exceptionally be heard throughout the Alpes Maritimes tomorrow Wednesday, January 8th Siren testing in the Alpes Maritimes tomorrow Read More

07/01/2025

Collision between a car and an electric scooter

A 30-year-old man has been seriously injured in Nice following a collision between a car and an electric scooter. Collision between a car and an electric scooter Read More

07/01/2025

Princess Grace Rose Garden

The Princess Grace Rose Garden is preparing to bring the 40th anniversary celebrations to an end tomorrow, Wednesday 8th January. Princess Grace Rose Garden Read More

07/01/2025

Rare aircraft lands in Nice

A rare aircraft has been spotted in Nice for the first time. Last week, an A340 plane that had never been to Nice landed twice on the airport tarmac with the AS Monaco football team onboard. Rare aircraft lands in Nice Read More

07/01/2025

Flu epidemic

The emergency departments of all hospitals in the Alpes-Maritimes are saturated due to a flu epidemic. Flu epidemic Read More

07/01/2025

French and Riviera News Tuesday 7th January 2025

Exactly 10 years after the terrorist gun-attack that killed most of its editorial staff, France's Charlie Hebdo has put out a special issue to show its cause is still kicking. French and Riviera News Tuesday 7th January 2025 Read More

07/01/2025

International cat show to crown a Top Cat

If you’re a cat lover, then this weekend you may want to visit Monaco’s Espace Léo Ferré which will be welcoming some 165 cats to the International Cat Show. International cat show to crown a Top Cat Read More

07/01/2025

Evening Update Monday 6 January 2025

The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has opened in Paris today. He is facing charges relating to the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 election campaign by the late Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi. Nicolas Sarkozy has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing Evening Update Monday 6 January 2025 Read More

06/01/2025

Motorway roadworks

Motorists have been warned that disruptions are expected on the A8 motorway at Le Muy in the Var. Motorway roadworks Read More

06/01/2025

French and Riviera News Monday 6th January 2025

Cars equipped with speed cameras and run privately are to be introduced on our region’s roads. French and Riviera News Monday 6th January 2025 Read More

06/01/2025