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French Riviera local news | From 18 to 24/09

Evening Update Friday 22 September 2023

Pope Francis arrived in Marseille this afternoon and was welcomed by French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. He is on a two day visit to the city Evening Update Friday 22 September 2023 Read More

22/09/2023

Woman dies from heart attack on flight

A 73-year-old woman has died from a heart attack during a flight from London Heathrow to Nice International Airport. Woman dies from heart attack on flight Read More

22/09/2023

French and Riviera News Friday 22nd September 2023

In a speech to lawmakers in the upper house of the French parliament on Thursday, King Charles III said that Britain and France have a shared responsibility to protect democracy in Europe, ensure the triumph of Ukraine and tackle the “existential challenge” of the climate crisis. French and Riviera News Friday 22nd September 2023 Read More

22/09/2023

Evening Update Thursday 21 September 2023

King Charles III is continuing his state visit to France. The monarch received a standing ovation for his speech to the French Senate in Paris this morning, which he delivered with sections in French and English Evening Update Thursday 21 September 2023 Read More

21/09/2023

French and Riviera News Thursday 21st September 2023

During a state dinner in the sumptuous decor of the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, King Charles III on Wednesday, urged France and the United Kingdom to continue to "reinvigorate their friendship" in order to meet together the challenges to come, after the turbulence of Brexit. French and Riviera News Thursday 21st September 2023 Read More

21/09/2023

Evening Update Wednesday 20 September 2023

The Var and the Alpes-Maritimes are on a yellow warning for storms and for heavy rain and flooding this evening and tonight Evening Update Wednesday 20 September 2023 Read More

20/09/2023

French and Riviera News Wednesday 20th September 2023

France is to welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla, today Wednesday September 20th, as they start their three-day state visit on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. French and Riviera News Wednesday 20th September 2023 Read More

20/09/2023

Evening Update Tuesday 19 September 2023

Four police officers have been injured in Aix-en-Provence after a refusal to comply with instructions. Reports say that the driver of a car attempted to drive at officers in the early hours of this morning Evening Update Tuesday 19 September 2023 Read More

19/09/2023

Three-day diplomatic marathon for HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco is in New York for a three-day diplomatic marathon as part of the United Nations General Assembly and its Climate Ambition Summit. Three-day diplomatic marathon for HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Read More

19/09/2023

French and Riviera News Tuesday 19th September 2023

The prefect of the Alpes Maritimes has “categorically” denied any plans for a migrant camp in Menton following recent rumours. French and Riviera News Tuesday 19th September 2023 Read More

19/09/2023

Evening Update Monday 18 September 2023

Unions representing liberal doctors in France have called for a strike from October 13. Evening Update Monday 18 September 2023 Read More

18/09/2023

4.8 magnitude earthquake in central Italy

Central Italy has been hit by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake struck at 05.10am local time on Monday morning, north of the city of Florence 4.8 magnitude earthquake in central Italy Read More

18/09/2023

French and Riviera News Monday 18th September 2023

France is set to step up its security this week as it welcomes a visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Paris and Bordeaux and that of Pope Francis in Marseille, as well as continuing to host the Rugby World Cup.   French and Riviera News Monday 18th September 2023 Read More

18/09/2023