French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 14 to 20/02

Evening Update Friday 18 February

Storm Eunice has been battering northern France this afternoon. Huge waves have been reported on the Brittany coast, and a gust of 149km/h has been recorded near ... ... Evening Update Friday 18 February Read More

18/02/2022

Lunchtime News Friday 18th February 2022

The father of a police officer who has been on the run after the body of his companion was discovered at their home on January 28th, has appealed on national television for his son to turn himself into the police. Lunchtime News Friday 18th February 2022 Read More

18/02/2022

French and Riviera News Friday 18th February 2022

Police in the Var have appealed for witnesses following the disappearance of 16-year-old Thalya. The teenager was last seen in Marseille on January 23rd and has not been seen since. French and Riviera News Friday 18th February 2022 Read More

18/02/2022

Evening Update Thursday 17 February

While on a visit to l’Archet hospital in Nice today, the Minister of Health Oliver Veran has outlined the conditions set by government, to end the wearing of Covid masks indoors. He said when France reaches a threshold of 1,500 ... .... Evening Update Thursday 17 February Read More

17/02/2022

Tour des Alpes Maritimes and the Var

Disruptions are expected on the roads in the Var tomorrow Friday 18th February. Tour des Alpes Maritimes and the Var Read More

17/02/2022

Lunchtime News Thursday 17th February 2022

The Alpes-Maritimes prefecture has called for “vigilance" after the diagnosis, in Italy, "less than 100 km from the border with France", of a case of African swine fever on a Boar. Lunchtime News Thursday 17th February 2022 Read More

17/02/2022

French and Riviera News Thursday 17th February 2022

France's Minister of Health Olivier Véran, is to visit Nice today Thursday 17th February. During his visit the minister is to meet with staff at the Archet hospital and speak about the current health situation. French and Riviera News Thursday 17th February 2022 Read More

17/02/2022

Evening Update Wednesday 16 February

France’s Minister of Health Olivier Veran has indicated that the obligation to wear a mask indoors could be lifted in most places within the next four weeks. He also said an easing of requirements for the Pass Sanitaire could .. ... Evening Update Wednesday 16 February Read More

16/02/2022

Monaco government delighted by success of Operation Carlo

The Prince's Government has expressed it’s delight with the success of "Operation Carlo". As part of the various measures to support the economy, the Prince's Government notably repeated the Carlo operation at the end of 2021. Monaco government delighted by success of Operation Carlo Read More

16/02/2022

100th anniversary of the Rainier III Academy

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Rainier III Academy a commemorative stamp will be issued on March 25th to celebrate. 100th anniversary of the Rainier III Academy Read More

16/02/2022

Lunchtime News Wednesday 16th February 2022

France's Minister of Health Olivier Véran is to visit Nice tomorrow Thursday 17th February. During his visit the minister is to visit the L'Archet hospital and speech about the current health situation. Lunchtime News Wednesday 16th February 2022 Read More

16/02/2022

Nice Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the heart of three investigations

The Nice Chamber of Commerce and Industry is currently at the heart of three investigations following a report by the French Anti-Corruption Agency. Nice Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the heart of three investigations Read More

16/02/2022

Obligation to wear a mask indoors could soon be lifted

France’s minister of health Olivier Veran, has indicated this Wednesday morning that the obligation to wear a mask indoors in France could be lifted in most places in mid-March. Obligation to wear a mask indoors could soon be lifted Read More

16/02/2022

French and Riviera News Wednesday 16th February 2022

Winds of up to 130km an hour have been recorded in the Var region on Tuesday February 15th. Meteo France also registered gusts of 104km an hour in Toulon and 90km an hour in Frejus and Le Rayol Canadel. French and Riviera News Wednesday 16th February 2022 Read More

16/02/2022

Evening Update Tuesday 15 February 2022

Police are continuing to investigate arson as the possible cause behind yesterday’s house explosion near Perpignan. The blast killed several people including a new-born baby and a ... ... Evening Update Tuesday 15 February 2022 Read More

15/02/2022

Lunchtime News Tuesday 15th February 2022

Today Tuesday 15th February, will see a change to the vaccination pass in France, with those who have not received a booster jab running the risk of losing their right to the pass. Lunchtime News Tuesday 15th February 2022 Read More

15/02/2022

French and Riviera News Tuesday 15th February 2022

Police in Cannes have opened an investigation after a woman was found dead in her bed at her home in Mandelieu. It was the woman's sister who made the discovery on Sunday afternoon. French and Riviera News Tuesday 15th February 2022 Read More

15/02/2022

Evening Update Monday 14 February 2022

A massive explosion at a house near Perpignan has taken the lives of seven people, including two children. The blast, which happened around 1.30 this morning also injured up to ... .... Evening Update Monday 14 February 2022 Read More

14/02/2022

Lunchtime News Monday 14th February 2022

The weather warning issued for the hinterland of the Alpes Maritimes has been increased to an orange alert due to snow and ice forecast. Meanwhile the Var region has been placed on a yellow weather warning with thunderstorms expected this Monday afternoon. Lunchtime News Monday 14th February 2022 Read More

14/02/2022

Weather Warning

The weather warning issued for the hinterland of the Alpes Maritimes has been increased to an orange alert due to snow and ice forecast. Weather Warning Read More

14/02/2022

French and Riviera News Monday 14th February 2022

A 16-year-old skier has died in the ski resort of Courchevel. The accident occurred on Saturday on a red ski slope of the ski resort. According to reports the young skier who was skiing at great speed suffered a heavy fall after losing control and hitting a ski bump. French and Riviera News Monday 14th February 2022 Read More

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