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French Riviera local news | From 18 to 24/11

Evening Update Friday 22nd November 2024

Snowfall in Paris has caused significant disruptions to flights on Friday, the 22nd of November, with delays and cancellations impacting Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. Evening Update Friday 22nd November 2024 Read More

22/11/2024

French and Riviera News Friday 22nd November 2024

Snow has fallen in our regions ski resorts, ahead of their upcoming opening on December the 7th.  A white blanket covered Isola 2000, Valberg and Auron in the Alpes-Maritimes on Thursday with some beautiful photos being posted on social media. French and Riviera News Friday 22nd November 2024 Read More

22/11/2024

Monte-Carlo Casino Abroad

For the first time, Monaco's Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) inaugurated a Casino de Monte-Carlo outside Monaco, aboard the luxury cruise ship Crystal Symphony on the 14th of November in Venice.  Monte-Carlo Casino Abroad Read More

21/11/2024

Evening Update Thursday 21st November 2024

A 17-year-old boy that had been abducted earlier this week has been found injured at a known drug-dealing spot in Avignon. Evening Update Thursday 21st November 2024 Read More

21/11/2024

International Day for the Elimination of violence against Women -

The Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women's Rights has presented its new campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is being held on Monday November 25th.   International Day for the Elimination of violence against Women - Read More

21/11/2024

French and Riviera News Thursday 21st November 2024

Storm Caetano is expected to hit France today Thursday 21st November, with 17 departments being placed on an orange weather alert due to strong winds. French and Riviera News Thursday 21st November 2024 Read More

21/11/2024

Evening Update Wednesday 20th November 2024

For the first time in France, rapid HIV diagnostic tests are now available in pharmacies in Alpes-Maritimes. Evening Update Wednesday 20th November 2024 Read More

20/11/2024

Princess Grace Irish Library celebrates its 40th anniversary

The Princess Grace Irish Library here in the Principality is today celebrating its 40th anniversary. Created by Prince Rainier III of Monaco in memory of his late wife, Princess Grace it was inaugurated on this day, November 20th, 1984. Princess Grace Irish Library celebrates its 40th anniversary Read More

20/11/2024

French and Riviera News Wednesday 20th November 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that China has an important role to play in avoiding nuclear escalation, after Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike. French and Riviera News Wednesday 20th November 2024 Read More

20/11/2024

Liautaud Tunnel Closed

The Liautaud Tunnel in Nice will be closed on Thursday, 21st of November from 9 PM to 1 AM for a civil security drill simulating a vehicle fire and subsequent collision. Liautaud Tunnel Closed Read More

19/11/2024

Roadworks will Affect the A8 Motorway

Roadworks will affect traffic on the A8 motorway from the 18th to the 22nd of November, with closures and diversions during nighttime hours (9 PM–5 AM) in the Alpes-Maritimes. Roadworks will Affect the A8 Motorway Read More

19/11/2024

Evening Update Tuesday 19th November 2024

Monaco's National Day celebrations began with a solemn mass called the Te Deum at the Cathedral of Monaco attended by Prince Albert II, Princess Charlène, and the princely family. Evening Update Tuesday 19th November 2024 Read More

19/11/2024

Reports of new admin fees from high street bank

According to reports in The Connexion newspaper France “one of France’s leading high street banks has introduced new admin fees of up to €300 a year on second-home owners and other non-resident account holders”. Reports of new admin fees from high street bank Read More

19/11/2024

Fancy joining the team at the famous Lemon Festival in Menton ?

You only have a few days left to join the team of the Lemon Festival in Menton. At the beginning of the month the Menton tourist office launched its major annual recruitment campaign three months ahead of the event. Candidates have until this Friday November 22nd to apply at the Palais de l'Europe. Fancy joining the team at the famous Lemon Festival in Menton ? Read More

19/11/2024

Christmas charity sale

The town of Cavalaire in the Var, is holding a Christmas sale. For those who haven't had time to look for a bargain to give as a gift yet, don't panic! Christmas charity sale Read More

19/11/2024

Interview with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco on three major issues

In an interview with local media and as part of the Principality’s National Day, Prince Albert II of Monaco has discussed three major issues; the second National Housing Plan, the creation or not of a waste treatment centre, and the future of the Fontvieille shopping centre, intended to be a place of leisure. Interview with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco on three major issues Read More

19/11/2024

French and Riviera News Tuesday 19th November 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that U.S. Joe Biden's administration made a "good decision" by allowing Ukraine the use of U.S.-made weapons to strike inside Russia. French and Riviera News Tuesday 19th November 2024 Read More

19/11/2024

Evening Update Monday 18th November 2024

Wintry weather with rain, snow, and strong winds are expected this week in the Alpes-Maritimes. Evening Update Monday 18th November 2024 Read More

18/11/2024

My most beautiful Christmas drawing competition

With the festive season approaching fast and for the second year in a row, Monaco City Hall is inviting all children up to the age of 8, attending school and/or residing in the Principality, to unleash their creativity by taking part in the "My most beautiful Christmas drawing" competition. My most beautiful Christmas drawing competition Read More

18/11/2024

Monaco Boost

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Monaco Boost will open its doors to the public this Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd of November 2024. The goal is to showcase entrepreneurship. Monaco Boost Read More

18/11/2024

French and Riviera News Monday 18th November 2024

A 36-year-old jogger has died from a heart attack whilst out running in Mont Boron in Nice. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday morning when the victim, who had been running for approximately 3kms, fell victim to the attack. French and Riviera News Monday 18th November 2024 Read More

18/11/2024