French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 21 to 27/10

French and Riviera News Monday 28 October 2024

The storms over the weekend caused significant flooding in our region, mostly in the Var. A man in his thirties died in Vidauban while trying to save his house from flooding by pumping water. French and Riviera News Monday 28 October 2024 Read More

27/10/2024

Evening Update Friday 25th October 2024

The Var region in France is under an orange weather alert for heavy rain and flooding, with intense rainfalls expected, particularly in the Maures, Le Luc, and Cuers areas. Evening Update Friday 25th October 2024 Read More

25/10/2024

French and Riviera News Friday 25th October 2024

Monaco has called for joint global action to ensure a safe and inclusive future for all children. French and Riviera News Friday 25th October 2024 Read More

25/10/2024

Weather warning, conflicting forecasts

As it stands the Var region has been placed on an orange weather warning due to another Mediterranean episode. Antony Brunain from the association météo 06 has warned that this episode is more worrying than previous episodes, which have affected our region recently with the possibility up to 250mm of rainfall. Weather warning, conflicting forecasts Read More

25/10/2024

Weather warning

Warning! There is currently an orange weather warning in place in both the Var and the Alpes Maritimes due to a Mediterranean episode. Weather warning Read More

25/10/2024

Evening Update Thursday 24th October 2024

After exceptional rainfall hit southeastern France, particularly Ardèche and Loire, Météo-France warns of more heavy rains expected from Thursday in the same regions. Last week's downpours caused severe flooding, with up to 700 ml of rain and significant damage in areas like Annonay and Rive-de-Gier, near Lyon. Evening Update Thursday 24th October 2024 Read More

24/10/2024

French and Riviera News Thursday 24th October 2024

After the torrential rains that hit the Côte d'Azur and the red alert issued last Thursday, a new intense Mediterranean episode is expected this week. French and Riviera News Thursday 24th October 2024 Read More

24/10/2024

Evening Update Wednesday 23rd October 2024

The City of Nice is requesting a natural disaster declaration following recent floods and storms, including the events of the 18th of October. Evening Update Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Read More

23/10/2024

Tightening of tax rules on furnished rentals such as Airbnb

The French government has announced plans to tighten the tax rules on furnished rentals such as Airbnb. Tightening of tax rules on furnished rentals such as Airbnb Read More

23/10/2024

The cost of a flight from Toulon-Hyeres and Nice airport are set to increase

Flights from Toulon-Hyères airport in the Var and Nice International airport in the Alpes Maritimes, are expected to increase in price. The price hike aims to cover the increase in the solidarity tax on airline tickets (TSBA) on domestic and international flights. The cost of a flight from Toulon-Hyeres and Nice airport are set to increase Read More

23/10/2024

More rain expected in our region

After the torrential rains that hit the Côte d'Azur and the red alert issued last Thursday, a new fairly intense Mediterranean episode is expected this week. More rain expected in our region Read More

23/10/2024

MIPCOM 2024 CANNES

MIPCOM 2024 is taking place this week in Cannes and this year’s international trade event for the television industry the first participation of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC). MIPCOM 2024 CANNES Read More

23/10/2024

French and Riviera News Wednesday 23rd October 2024

A state of natural disaster has been recognized in several municipalities in our region following last year’s drought.  French and Riviera News Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Read More

23/10/2024

Evening Update Tuesday 22nd October 2024

After severe rainfall caused major flooding in southeastern France, particularly in Ardèche and Loire, Météo-France warns more rain is expected starting Thursday. Evening Update Tuesday 22nd October 2024 Read More

22/10/2024

Group of French Artists Support Paul Watson

A group of French artists, including Francis Lalanne and Florent Pagny, have recorded a song titled "Le dernier mot", the last word, to support Paul Watson, founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd, who faces extradition from Greenland to Japan. Group of French Artists Support Paul Watson Read More

22/10/2024

French and Riviera News Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Police in Mandelieu are actively searching a motorist who knocked down a man on a zebra crossing and then fled the scene. French and Riviera News Tuesday 22nd October 2024 Read More

22/10/2024

Evening Update Monday 21st October 2024

The sale of alcohol will be prohibited on Tuesday the 22nd of October in Monaco. Evening Update Monday 21st October 2024 Read More

21/10/2024

French and Riviera News Monday 21st October 2024

The village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup has requested a state of natural disaster. The request was made by the local council following the bad weather in the Alpes Maritimes region from October 16th to the 18th. French and Riviera News Monday 21st October 2024 Read More

21/10/2024