French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 05 to 11/12

Evening Update Friday 9th December 2022

Crime in the Alpes-Maritimes is in sharp decline. That's according to the latest official figures presented by interior minister Gérald Darmanin on a visit to Nice and Cannes. Evening Update Friday 9th December 2022 Read More

09/12/2022

French and Riviera News Friday 9th December 2022

Many streets in the French capital have been plunged into darkness this Thursday evening shortly before 11pm. French and Riviera News Friday 9th December 2022 Read More

09/12/2022

Evening Update Thursday 8th December 2022

An investigation has been launched into the suspicious death of a 47-year-old man at his care home in Nice. Evening Update Thursday 8th December 2022 Read More

08/12/2022

Art therapy at the Princess Grace Hospital

As part of an ongoing project the Princess Grace hospital here in Monaco has put art at the heart of healing in an art therapy project. Art therapy at the Princess Grace Hospital Read More

08/12/2022

It’s arrived! The “Your Monaco” app

The "Your Monaco" app has been launched in the Principality replacing the Your Monaco website which was launched in 2020. It’s arrived! The “Your Monaco” app Read More

08/12/2022

Associations ask for a return to wearing a mask

Twelve associations of covid patients have asked the French government to reinstate wearing a mask. Associations ask for a return to wearing a mask Read More

08/12/2022

Public swimming pool closes in Toulon for the winter

In order to reduce their energy bill this winter, the Port-Marchand nautical stadium in Toulon will be closing its Olympic swimming pool. Public swimming pool closes in Toulon for the winter Read More

08/12/2022

French and Riviera News Thursday 8th December 2022

Under pressure from his far-right opponents French President Emmanuel Macron is set to make a second attempt at increasing expulsions of illegal immigrants. French and Riviera News Thursday 8th December 2022 Read More

08/12/2022

Evening Update Wednesday 7th December 2022

A man has been remanded in custody over the deaths of two homeless people on the outskirts of Nice last week. Evening Update Wednesday 7th December 2022 Read More

07/12/2022

French and Riviera News Wednesday 7th December 2022

Disruptions are expected on the SNCF rail network. New strike action has been launched for today Wednesday December 7th, lasting until 8am tomorrow morning. French and Riviera News Wednesday 7th December 2022 Read More

07/12/2022

Evening Update Tuesday 6th December 2022

The City of Nice has started recommending that passengers wear a facemask on public transport again Evening Update Tuesday 6th December 2022 Read More

06/12/2022

Homeless man found dead in the port district of Nice

A homeless man has been found dead under his blanket in the port district of Nice in front of the church. Homeless man found dead in the port district of Nice Read More

06/12/2022

Traffic jam

A collision between two heavy goods vehicles on the A8 has caused long tail backs on the A8 motorway this morning and continues to cause delays. Traffic jam Read More

06/12/2022

French and Riviera News Tuesday 6th December 2022

The National Medicines Safety Agency in France has announced a “deception” charge against the thyroid hormone Levothyrox. French and Riviera News Tuesday 6th December 2022 Read More

06/12/2022

Evening Update Monday 5th December 2022

Météo France has issued a yellow alert for mountain ranges in the Alpes-Maritimes due to an increased avalanche risk. Evening Update Monday 5th December 2022 Read More

05/12/2022

Gassin ranked amongst the most beautiful villages of France

The picturesque village of Gassin in the Var is amongst the ranking of 172 other villages considered to be the most beautiful villages in France. Gassin ranked amongst the most beautiful villages of France Read More

05/12/2022

Former French President to appear in court this afternoon

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to appear in court this afternoon in Paris for his appeal trial for corruption and influence peddling in the "wiretapping" case. Former French President to appear in court this afternoon Read More

05/12/2022

French and Riviera News Monday 5th December 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that there is “no reason to panic about possible power cuts this winter”, but he did however call on citizens to use less energy and on the state utility EDF to restart nuclear reactors to prevent power cuts in case of cold weather. French and Riviera News Monday 5th December 2022 Read More

05/12/2022