French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 12 to 18/08

Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Possession in Nice

Five individuals, including a 17-year-old, have been arrested on 12August, in Nice for drug trafficking. During a raid, police seized ... Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Possession in Nice Read More

16/08/2024

Wild Boars Are Problematic in the Var

In the Var region, wild boars are increasingly problematic, especially near vacation spots like the 4-star La Pierre Verte in Fréjus, where families encounter them frequently. Despite warnings... Wild Boars Are Problematic in the Var Read More

16/08/2024

Evening Update Friday 16th August 2024

Flights at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport have been delayed on Thursday due to stormy weather in the Alpes-Maritimes region. Average delays reached 47 minutes for arrivals and 20 minutes for departures, with some planes ... Evening Update Friday 16th August 2024 Read More

16/08/2024

Come and donate toys for sick children

Monaco City Hall is renewing its commitment to the Les Voiles Blanches project, which collects toys for children in hospital. Come and donate toys for sick children Read More

16/08/2024

Fatal road accident

Two motorists have been killed in a road accident in Nice, a third person seriously injured. Fatal road accident Read More

16/08/2024

French and Riviera News Friday 16th August 2024

The French President Emmanuel Macron has honoured six veterans, five French and one foreign, with the Legion of Honour during a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in Provence in Saint-Rephael on Thursday. French and Riviera News Friday 16th August 2024 Read More

16/08/2024

Evening Update Thursday 15th August 2024

The 80th anniversary of the Provence landings, where Allied forces liberated southern France, is being commemorated on August 15th. Due to bad weather, some events, including historical reenactments in Toulon, have been cancelled. However... Evening Update Thursday 15th August 2024 Read More

15/08/2024

French and Riviera News Thursday 15th August 2024

Two French pilots have died after their Rafale jets collided in mid-air in eastern France, in a rare accident involving cutting-edge military aircraft. French and Riviera News Thursday 15th August 2024 Read More

15/08/2024

Evening Update Wednesday 14th August 2024

Eight departments in southern France remain under orange alert for heavy rain, flooding, or heatwaves, while storms in the Northeast have lessened. Train services between Grenoble and Lyon are suspended, and severe weather has caused power outages ... Evening Update Wednesday 14th August 2024 Read More

14/08/2024

Flames hit traveller’s camp in Marseille

Fifty firefighters have been mobilised in Marseille after flames hit a traveller’s camp, near the La Pomme train station. Flames hit traveller’s camp in Marseille Read More

14/08/2024

Shed catches fire in Le Luc in the Var

A shed has caught fire in Le Luc in the Var. The incident occurred late on Tuesday afternoon. Shed catches fire in Le Luc in the Var Read More

14/08/2024

Investigation into the recent pollution which has seen beaches have to close to swimmers

Maritimes authorities along the coast have denounced the recent closure of several beaches due to pollution as "unacceptable", and "intolerable" as they investigate who is to blame. Investigation into the recent pollution which has seen beaches have to close to swimmers Read More

14/08/2024

French and Riviera News Wednesday 14th August 2024

A French farm has had an outbreak of bird flu for the first time since January. French and Riviera News Wednesday 14th August 2024 Read More

14/08/2024

Evening Update Tuesday 13th August 2024

Around 100 firefighters from the PACA region have been deployed to help combat wildfires near Athens, Greece. The team, including firefighters from Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse, will travel overland to ... Evening Update Tuesday 13th August 2024 Read More

13/08/2024

Beaches reopen to bathers

Swimming is once again permitted on the beaches of La Croix-Valmer and Cavalaire. Beaches reopen to bathers Read More

13/08/2024

French and Riviera News Tuesday 13th August 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in the Var region for the 80th anniversary of the landing of Provence. French and Riviera News Tuesday 13th August 2024 Read More

13/08/2024

Evening Update Monday 12th August 2024

Météo-France has placed 40 départements under an orange heatwave alert as temperatures continue to rise. On Monday, the heat intensifies, with highs reaching around 30°C across the country, and even higher in the... Evening Update Monday 12th August 2024 Read More

12/08/2024

First e-garage in the South-East of France

The first "e-garage" in the South-East of France has opened in Vallauris. EV Garage Riviera has been created by automotive professionals and offers a complete after-sales/maintenance service for electric and hybrid vehicles. First e-garage in the South-East of France Read More

12/08/2024

Private beaches inspected

Private beaches have been inspected in Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan to check that the sunbeds are not too close to the water. Private beaches inspected Read More

12/08/2024

Beach closed at La Croix Valmer this Monday morning

A security perimeter has been set up this Monday morning on a beach in La Croix Valmer after a shell from the Second World War was discovered a few metres from the shore of Gigaro. Beach closed at La Croix Valmer this Monday morning Read More

12/08/2024

French and Riviera News Monday 12th August 2024

The city of love came together with stars of sport, screen and music at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony on Sunday, bringing the 33rd Olympic Games to an end. French and Riviera News Monday 12th August 2024 Read More

12/08/2024