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 14 November 2025

A truck has collided with a tram in Nice this morning. The accident, on Line 1 of the tramway on Avenue Jean Medecin, happened at about 9.30am... Evening Update Friday 14 November 2025 Read More

14/11/2025

French and Riviera News Friday 14th November 2025

A woman in her early thirties has been killed after being hit by a car while walking on the A570 motorway near La Crau in the Var. The incident occurr... French and Riviera News Friday 14th November 2025 Read More

14/11/2025

Evening Update Thursday 13 November 2025

Ceremonies have been taking place in Paris to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the attacks of 13 November 2015. 132 people lost their lives and ov... Evening Update Thursday 13 November 2025 Read More

13/11/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 13th November 2025

France’s parliament is continuing to debate the draft 2026 national budget, and several measures under discussion could have a direct impact on foreig... French and Riviera News Thursday 13th November 2025 Read More

13/11/2025

Evening Update Wednesday 12 November 2025

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being found with wounds to his throat in Nice Evening Update Wednesday 12 November 2025 Read More

12/11/2025