French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 16 to 22/12

Evening Update Friday 20th December 2024

A powerful Mistral storm has swept through Provence, with wind gusts exceeding 150 km/h in some areas. Evening Update Friday 20th December 2024 Read More

20/12/2024

French and Riviera News Friday 20th December 2024

France’s recently appointed Prime Minister François Bayrou has promised a new government "before Christmas" and reserves the possibility of using 49.3. Bayrou invited political forces, without the far-left (LFI) or the far-right (RN), to Matignon on Thursday. French and Riviera News Friday 20th December 2024 Read More

20/12/2024

Evening Update Thursday 19th December 2024

A four-day strike at DHL has caused delays in package processing, raising concerns about on-time deliveries for Christmas. Evening Update Thursday 19th December 2024 Read More

19/12/2024

French and Riviera News Thursday 19th December 2024

French judges in Avignon will today Thursday 19th December, deliver their verdicts in a mass rape case against 51 men that has appalled France and the world and has transformed the victim, Gisele Pelicot, into a symbol of courage and resilience. French and Riviera News Thursday 19th December 2024 Read More

19/12/2024

Monaco Info and TV Monaco to make way for new television channel

Monaco Info and TV Monaco are set to make way for a new television channel on September 1st of 2025. During the debates on the 2025 preliminary budget, on December the 16th, the National Councillors addressed the question of the future of TV Monaco. Monaco Info and TV Monaco to make way for new television channel Read More

19/12/2024

The Clooney’s spotted enjoying the sunshine in Saint-Tropez

Amal and George Clooney have been spotted in Saint Tropez, in the Var. The Hollywood couple were seen entering a restaurant on the famous place des lice this week. The Clooney’s spotted enjoying the sunshine in Saint-Tropez Read More

19/12/2024

Evening Update Wednesday 18th December 2024

The RCT has launched an online fundraiser to support victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, with proceeds going to the Fondation de France for emergency aid like shelter, food, and psychological support. Evening Update Wednesday 18th December 2024 Read More

18/12/2024

Most expense Uber trip Nice to Geneva

The most expensive trip of 2024 by Uber is a from Nice to Geneva. The VTC platform Uber has published its annual record report: most expensive trip, shortest trip and biggest tip. Most expense Uber trip Nice to Geneva Read More

18/12/2024

French and Riviera News Wednesday 18th December 2024

It looks like France’s new Prime Minister François Bayrou is already in trouble, as French media has slammed the PM for continuing his duties as mayor of Pau and attending a council meeting on Monday, while there are other emergencies to deal with notably the recent devastation of Mayotte. French and Riviera News Wednesday 18th December 2024 Read More

18/12/2024

Brigitte Bardot says that the release of Paul Watson is “a miracle days before Christmas”

French actress Brigitte Bardot has described the release of the environmental activist Paul Watson as “a miracle days before Christmas”. Brigitte Bardot says that the release of Paul Watson is “a miracle days before Christmas” Read More

18/12/2024

Recall on electronic device for children

An electronic device for children has been recalled throughout France due to a defect. Recall on electronic device for children Read More

18/12/2024

Highest village of the Côte d’Azur to introduce tourist tax

The highest village of the Côte d'Azur in Europe has announced plans to introduces a tourist tax. At the last local council of Sainte-Agnès, the elected representatives voted for the introduction of the tourist tax. Highest village of the Côte d’Azur to introduce tourist tax Read More

18/12/2024

Rugby Challenge Solidaire Educates Youth

The Rugby Challenge Solidaire has educated young people on eco-citizenship, first aid, and anti-doping through sports activities in Monaco. Rugby Challenge Solidaire Educates Youth Read More

17/12/2024

Evening Update Tuesday 17th December 2024

Air traffic controllers in France are on strike, disrupting flights at several airports, including Lyon, Montpellier, Nîmes, and Perpignan. Evening Update Tuesday 17th December 2024 Read More

17/12/2024

Monaco is proud to announce it has obtained the EEA Gold Label

Monaco is proud to announce that it has obtained the EEA Gold label (European Energy Award Gold), a prestigious distinction that rewards the Principality's efforts to continuously improve its exemplary management of its energy and climate policy, as well as its energy transition. Monaco is proud to announce it has obtained the EEA Gold Label Read More

17/12/2024

French and Riviera News Tuesday 17th December 2024

H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco has expressed his sincere solidarity to French President Emmanuel Macron following the terrible destruction caused by the Cyclone in Mayotte. French and Riviera News Tuesday 17th December 2024 Read More

17/12/2024

Magnitude 3.7 quake in Italy

A magnitude 3.7 quake has been reported in Italy near San Remo and just 47km from Nice. Magnitude 3.7 quake in Italy Read More

17/12/2024

Air traffic controllers strike to paralyse flights in part of the south of France today

Air traffic in some parts of the south of France will be paralyzed today Tuesday 17th December, due to a strike movement from the main air traffic controller’s union. Air traffic controllers strike to paralyse flights in part of the south of France today Read More

17/12/2024

Minister of state addresses concern about recent road accidents

During a press conference held on Monday 16th December, Monaco’s Minister of State Didier Guillaume has expressed his frustration at the recent problem of reckless and drunk driving in the Principality. Minister of state addresses concern about recent road accidents Read More

17/12/2024

Evening Update Monday 16th December 2024

A truck fire on the A8 motorway has caused major traffic disruptions on the 16th of December with all three lanes initially closed near Nice. Evening Update Monday 16th December 2024 Read More

16/12/2024

French and Riviera News Monday 16th December 2024

Pope Francis ended his visit to Corsica on Sunday, December 15th meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at Ajaccio airport. The Pope shared his support for the victims of deadly cyclone which hit Mayotte at the weekend, where hundreds are feared dead. French and Riviera News Monday 16th December 2024 Read More

16/12/2024