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French Riviera local news | From 30/09 to 06/10/24

Watch out for Scammers in Monaco

Monaco's city hall warns motorists about a parking meter scam affecting 40 devices. Watch out for Scammers in Monaco Read More

04/10/2024

Michel Barnier Calls for Greater Culling Efforts Against Wolves

Prime Minister Michel Barnier advocates for increasing wolf culling to protect livestock, citing significant damage to farms, particularly in the Alpes-Maritimes where 772 wolf attacks occurred in 2023. Michel Barnier Calls for Greater Culling Efforts Against Wolves Read More

04/10/2024

Ports and Airports Strike Has Ended in Corsica

The strike that had been paralyzing Corsican ports and airports since Thursday afternoon has ended. Ports and Airports Strike Has Ended in Corsica Read More

04/10/2024

Evening Update Friday 4th October 2024

Monaco is hosting the first "Rokéthon" charity walk on Saturday the 5th of October, to raise awareness about animal abandonment and promote responsible adoption. Evening Update Friday 4th October 2024 Read More

04/10/2024

French and Riviera News Friday 4th October 2024

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier appeared on France 2 on Thursday evening, discussing issues such as taxes, pensions and immigration. French and Riviera News Friday 4th October 2024 Read More

04/10/2024

Evening Update Thursday 3rd October 2024

Prince Albert of Monaco has given a speech celebrating the 20th anniversary of Monaco's accession to the Council of Europe. Evening Update Thursday 3rd October 2024 Read More

03/10/2024

French and Riviera News Thursday 3rd October 2024

Latest figures from Santé Publique France have shown that since January 1st 170 cases of MPOX have been recorded in France, including 10 in the PACA region. French and Riviera News Thursday 3rd October 2024 Read More

03/10/2024

Mild Earthquake on the Cote d'Azur

A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 2.2 has occurred on the Cote d'Azur on the 2nd of October, felt from Toulon to Monaco. Mild Earthquake on the Cote d'Azur Read More

02/10/2024

Monaco Rocher Works

Safety work will be conducted to secure the4 rocky slope above Monaco's Place d'Armes and surrounding areas, preventing potential rockfalls. Monaco Rocher Works Read More

02/10/2024

Evening Update Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Monaco's judiciary is facing increasing case complexity and a growing backlog, prompting calls for more staff to reduce delays. Evening Update Wednesday 2nd October 2024 Read More

02/10/2024

New law for first aid within the workplace in Monaco

A new decree has been adopted by the Monaco Government to outline the conditions for managing emergency first aid for employees. New law for first aid within the workplace in Monaco Read More

02/10/2024

Monaco city council meeting

Following the recent Monaco city council meeting it’s been announced that next year the town hall plans to remove 75% of billboards that it manages. Monaco city council meeting Read More

02/10/2024

French and Riviera News Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Ahead of the 7th congress for mayors of the Alpes Maritimes, which will take place in Cannes on October the 10th, city officials have warned of an “increasingly difficulty situation”. French and Riviera News Wednesday 2nd October 2024 Read More

02/10/2024

Wind Tubine Platform Project

A public consultation from the 14th of October to the 23rd December 23, regarding a floating wind turbine platform project set for 2028 has been launched in Fos-sur-Mer. Wind Tubine Platform Project Read More

01/10/2024

Evening Update Tuesday 1st October 2024

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco will visit Strasbourg on the 2nd of October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monaco's membership in the Council of Europe. Evening Update Tuesday 1st October 2024 Read More

01/10/2024

Residents object to paying for on street parking

Residents in the north of Nice district have expressed their anger at charges for street parking being introduced from today Tuesday 1st October. Residents object to paying for on street parking Read More

01/10/2024

News update

The latest reports on the tragic accident at Monaco train station on Monday morning, which resulted in the death of a 33-year-old woman from Cap d’Ail have suggested that it was suicide. News update Read More

01/10/2024

French and Riviera News Tuesday 1st October 2024

Unions in France have called for national strike action today Tuesday 1st October in protest against the appointment of a right-wing government and the “approval of the National Rally”. French and Riviera News Tuesday 1st October 2024 Read More

01/10/2024

Evening Update Monday 30th September 2024

The trial of Marine Le Pen, 24 others, and the far-right Rassemblement National (formerly Front National) party has begun on the 30th of September, over allegations of misusing European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016 to pay party staff. Evening Update Monday 30th September 2024 Read More

30/09/2024

News update on fatal incident at Monaco train station

Monaco train station has reopened following the tragic incident which occurred this Monday morning when a 40-year-old woman was hit and killed by a train coming into the station. News update on fatal incident at Monaco train station Read More

30/09/2024

Breaking News

A woman has died after falling on the train tracks at Monaco station. Traffic has been interrupted and the station is closed. Train traffic is completely interrupted, in both directions, between Nice and Ventimiglia. Breaking News Read More

30/09/2024

French and Riviera News Monday 30th September 2024

France says Israel must stop strikes in Lebanon.  European foreign ministers have stepped up calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, amid concern of seriously destabilising the region. French and Riviera News Monday 30th September 2024 Read More

30/09/2024