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This first weekend of winter holidays for Zone B will see heavy traffic, especially towards ski resorts.
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Climate change is causing pollen allergies to start earlier and become more intense, particularly in southern France.
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With the start of the February school holidays this afternoon in the Alpes-Maritimes, Friday, February 7th, 2025, traffic is set to be heavily disrupted, particularly on the A8 motorway.
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A stormy weekend is expected in southeastern France, with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow at higher altitudes.
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French start-up IADYS has developed the Jellyfish Boat Expert, an AI-powered underwater cleaning robot to tackle port pollution in Marseille.
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The mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi has responded to Donald Trump's controversial proposal to transform the Gaza Strip into the "Riviera of the Middle East." Trump suggested on Wednesday that the United States should take control of the area, dismantle dangerous explosives, and develop the region.
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A powerful explosion has rocked Saint-Laurent-du-Var as the blast was heard from Nice to Villeneuve-Loubet, on Wednesday evening.
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Train services in the Var department have been heavily disrupted due to two separate incidents.
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Grasse is upgrading its historic Foux water source with a new treatment unit, increasing daily water production by 3,000 m³ and saving €3,000 per day.
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Marc Mourou, Chairman of the Social Interests and Miscellaneous Affairs Committee, has launched a new political movement, Génération Monaco, alongside Aude Berlin and former national councillors of Monaco.
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The Archbishop of Monaco, Dominique-Marie Jean Michel David, has expressed his concerns and thoughts on the ongoing debate regarding the potential legalization of abortion in the Principality.
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- A 15-year-old high school student in Menton has been tricked into a dangerous situation after being contacted by someone on Snapchat, pretending to be a girl interested in a romantic encounter.
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After 35 years of serving delicious, thin-crust pizzas in Juan-les-Pins, Philippe Petit, the founder of Pizza Fifi, is retiring.
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As of this month, food distributions for the most vulnerable will no longer take place on Place Garibaldi in Nice.
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French deputies have unanimously voted for a bill which will ban the sale, distribution, and free offering of disposable electronic cigarettes, commonly known as "puffs."
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France is considering a "taxe lapin” or “rabbit tax" to fine people who cancel medical appointments without warning. The proposal aims to hold patients accountable for missed appointments, which cost the healthcare system and prevent other patients from using possible appointments.
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Due to high murkiness caused by recent storms, several municipalities in the Pays de Fayence continue to face tap water restrictions.
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A recent report published by the Court of Auditors has highlighted the underestimated risk of flooding on the Cote d’Azur, particularly criticizing the expansion of the Cap 3000 shopping center near Nice.
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Nice’s mayor, Christian Estrosi, has said he is open to compensating Villefranche-sur-Mer’s businesses if they suffer losses due to the cruise ship ban.
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On Monday, two skiing accidents occurred in our regions ski resorts.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that the EU will defend its interests against any threats, including Donald Trump's potential tariffs, and will respond robustly if necessary.
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A new bill in France could require certain vehicles to undergo annual MOTs starting in 2025. The change aims to enhance road safety and limit pollution and would change from the current two year period for MOTs.
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The Alpes-Maritimes will enjoy sunny and cool weather from the 3rd-6th of February, with clear skies and mild afternoons.
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Ever wondered which surnames are most common in the Alpes-Maritimes? Geneanet, a digital platform with over 3 million surnames, has published the ranking for the region. While many surnames are rare, with over 50% shared by fewer than 10 people, a small percentage are widely spread.
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If you’ve flown with easyJet, you can now experience the airline’s services in the hotel industry! Located in Nice’s Riquier district, just a stone’s throw from the city centre, the newly revamped easyHotel Nice Old Town, offering budget-friendly rooms starting at just 50 euros per night.
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If you've ever visited Nice, chances are you've strolled along the iconic Promenade des Anglais. But have you ever wondered why it’s called that? The answer takes us back to the 19th century, where a group of well-to-do visitors from across the Channel left their mark on the Côte d'Azur.
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On January 30th, nearly 500 students from Monaco gathered at the Théâtre des Variétés to vote for their favourite short film in the Children's Prize category at the 14th Cinema for Change Festival.
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A former French surgeon is set to go on trial in Vannes, France, in the largest child abuse case in French history. 73-year-old Joel Le Scouarnec faces accusations of assault rape involving up to 299 children, mostly former patients, between 1989 and 2014, primarily in Brittany.
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Monaco’s “Mr Digital” Frédéric Genta, is to leave his post on March 1st, 2025, after submitting a report urging Monaco to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to stay competitive.
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