French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 14 to 20/12

Evening Update Friday 18th Dec

The 8pm curfew in Monaco has been extended throughout the Christmas period to at least January 15th. The only exception will be Christmas Eve, with an extension to 11.30pm. Public gatherings for Christmas and New Years Eve have been ... Evening Update Friday 18th Dec Read More

18/12/2020

Lunchtime News Friday 18th December 2020

Police in the region have stepped up checks since the curfew from 8pm to 6am was introduced this week on Tuesday in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 in France.   Lunchtime News Friday 18th December 2020 Read More

18/12/2020

French and Riviera News Friday 18th December 2020

In a televised address on Thursday evening HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco has announced the extension of the current curfew in the Principality until January 15th as well as special measures in the Principality for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.   French and Riviera News Friday 18th December 2020 Read More

18/12/2020

Lunchtime News Thursday 17th December 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19. The 42-year-old French President tested positive after showing symptoms and will isolate for seven days. Lunchtime News Thursday 17th December 2020 Read More

17/12/2020

French and Riviera News Thursday 17th December 2020

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has said that people in France could begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine from the last week of December if the European Union's regulator approves the jab next week. French and Riviera News Thursday 17th December 2020 Read More

17/12/2020

Evening Update Wednesday 16th December

France is expected to start vaccinations against Covid 19 as soon at the vaccine is given approval by the EMA next week. The French government are currently ... .... Evening Update Wednesday 16th December Read More

16/12/2020

Lunchtime News Wednesday 16th December 2020

Cannes city council has said it intends to continue its planned investments without increasing taxes, despite the impact of the health crisis.  Lunchtime News Wednesday 16th December 2020 Read More

16/12/2020

French and Riviera News Wednesday 16th December 2020

The unexpected announcement that school in France will be “optional for students on Thursday and Friday” has led to criticism from both parents and teachers. French and Riviera News Wednesday 16th December 2020 Read More

16/12/2020

Evening Update Tuesday 15 December 2020

A new website has been launched allowing residents of the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis to register for a Covid-19 vaccination Evening Update Tuesday 15 December 2020 Read More

15/12/2020

Lunchtime News Tuesday 15th December 2020

An auction organised by OGC Nice football club and in aid of the victims of those affected by Storm Alex kicked off on Sunday 13th. Lunchtime News Tuesday 15th December 2020 Read More

15/12/2020

French and Riviera News Tuesday 15th December 2020

A 57-year-old man has been hospitalized after being shot in the shoulder and the head in Grasse. The shooting occurred on Monday afternoon shortly after 3pm, not far from the train station. French and Riviera News Tuesday 15th December 2020 Read More

15/12/2020

Evening Update Monday 14 December 2020

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that he cannot be certain that bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen on 20 January Evening Update Monday 14 December 2020 Read More

14/12/2020

Lunchtime News Monday 14th December 2020

There have been two fatal accidents on the region's roads this weekend,  claiming two lives. The first accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on the A8 motorway near Cannes when a 28 year old motorist involved in a collision with another vehicle got out of his car and was hit head on by an oncoming vehicle. Lunchtime News Monday 14th December 2020 Read More

14/12/2020

French and Riviera News Monday 14th December 2020

One person has been killed and three people injured following a road accident on Sunday. The accident, involving three vehicles, occurred on Sunday afternoon on the A8 motorway at the Antibes pay toll eastbound. French and Riviera News Monday 14th December 2020 Read More

14/12/2020