1st March

March 1st - As with the first of every month in France certain changes will come into effect today Tuesday March 1st, including an obligation to display the origin of meat served in restaurants and canteens for consumers. From March 15th 2021 restaurant vouchers will no longer be valid and employers have until March 31st to pay the exceptional purchasing power bonus known as the "Prime Macron". In 2021, 4 million French people benefited from it for an average amount of 500 euros.

Last local news

Evening Update Friday 30th May 2025

Another power outage has hit three towns on Friday morning, the 30th of May, affecting 120 homes in the Alpes-Maritimes.... Evening Update Friday 30th May 2025 Read More

30/05/2025

French and Riviera News Friday 30th May 2025

France’s health minister has announced that France will introduce a nationwide ban on smoking in outdoor public areas commonly visited by children, st... French and Riviera News Friday 30th May 2025 Read More

30/05/2025

Evening Update Thursday 29th May 2025

The Var department has experienced its first "tropical night" of the season, with temperatures not dropping below 25°C at 3 am, particularly in Hyères... Evening Update Thursday 29th May 2025 Read More

29/05/2025

S.B.M. Group reports strong growth and record results for 2024/2025

The Société des Bains de Mer (S.B.M.) has announced solid financial results for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, ending March 31, 2025, with revenue rising ... S.B.M. Group reports strong growth and record results for 2024/2025 Read More

29/05/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 29th May 2025

France is set to experience record-breaking heat over the Ascension Day holiday, with tomorrow, Friday, May 30th, expected to be the hottest day of th... French and Riviera News Thursday 29th May 2025 Read More

29/05/2025