French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 05 to 11/08

Evening Update Friday 9th August 2024

Astronaut Thomas Pesquet has become an operational reservist in the French Air and Space Force, serving as a pilot at Air Base 125 in Istres, near Marseille. He will fly a transport and... Evening Update Friday 9th August 2024 Read More

09/08/2024

French and Riviera News Friday 9 August 2024

Meteó France say an Orange Weather Alert for heatwave in the Vaucluse and Bouches-du- Rhône could extend into the Var and Alpes-Maritimes over the weekend. A warm air mass is ... .... French and Riviera News Friday 9 August 2024 Read More

09/08/2024

Evening Update Thursday 8th August 2024

Bees are suffering from heatwaves and droughts, disrupting their water supply and hive temperature. This period is crucial as bees need... Evening Update Thursday 8th August 2024 Read More

08/08/2024

20KM Tailbacks on A8

A serious accident has caused tailbacks of 20km on the A8 at Frejus. Just before ten this morning, a heavy goods lorry overturned, blocking ... ... 20KM Tailbacks on A8 Read More

08/08/2024

French and Riviera News Thursday 8 August 2024

The Alpes-Maritimes, Var and Bouche-du- Rhône are bracing for a weekend of severe heat with temperatures potentially hitting 40c. In the Var .. .. French and Riviera News Thursday 8 August 2024 Read More

08/08/2024

Evening Update Wednesday 7th August 2024

TV presenter Patrice Laffont passed away this Wednesday morning at his home in Oppède, Vaucluse. The host of shows like "Les Chiffres et des Lettres," "Pyramides," and "Fort Boyard" was just days shy of his 85th birthday. Evening Update Wednesday 7th August 2024 Read More

07/08/2024

French and Riviera News Wednesday 7 August 2024

The body of a man in his sixties has been discovered in an abandoned nursing home close to the hospital in Cannes. It was workers coming to collect old equipment from the premises who made the disturbing discovery. It’s believed the man ... .... French and Riviera News Wednesday 7 August 2024 Read More

07/08/2024

Evening Update Tuesday 6th August 2024

World War II explosive devices have been discovered near the Hawaï Beach in Menton. Bomb disposal divers have been mobilized, and a safety perimeter has been established on ... Evening Update Tuesday 6th August 2024 Read More

06/08/2024

French and Riviera News Tuesday 6 August 2024

Numerous investigations have been opened after the dramatic theft of a watch which left one man dead, two arrested and a couple being hunted by police. It happened in ... French and Riviera News Tuesday 6 August 2024 Read More

06/08/2024

Greek Airline AEGEAN celebrates its 25th

To celebrate its 25th birthday, Greek airline AEGEAN is offering up to 73 direct weekly flights between France and Greece, including six weekly flights from Nice to Athens. Greek Airline AEGEAN celebrates its 25th Read More

05/08/2024

Evening Update Monday 5th August 2024

The Cannes City Hall warns local merchants about a scam involving fake municipal police officers demanding money for ads in a specialized magazine. These individuals are not affiliated with the City Hall. Evening Update Monday 5th August 2024 Read More

05/08/2024

French and Riviera News Monday 5 August 2024

17 drivers have had the licences suspended after a single night of police checks on A8 Saturday night. The most extreme cases involved drivers flashed at 197km/hr and a second at ... ... French and Riviera News Monday 5 August 2024 Read More

05/08/2024