Cancer

Cancer - A study published today has shown that in 2019, cancer is expected to kill 1.41 million people in the European Union. The study shows the continuing downward trend in mortality in the European Union since 2014.  The probability of dying from cancer is indeed falling. Lung cancer remains the most deadly in both men and women, with 279,000 deaths predicted for 2019. Meanwhile breast cancer mortality rate is expected to drop by 9% this year compared to 2014, in the whole Union except in Poland.

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French and Riviera News Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Four departments in central France remain on a rare red heatwave alert today. French and Riviera News Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Read More

02/07/2025

Evening Update Tuesday 1st July 2025

This first summer holiday weekend will see very heavy traffic across the VINCI Autoroutes network, especially in the Rhône Valley, towards the Atlanti... Evening Update Tuesday 1st July 2025 Read More

01/07/2025

French and Riviera News Tuesday 1st July 2025

The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, and his wife Laura Tenoudji have been questioned as part of an investigation into suspected misappropriation of ... French and Riviera News Tuesday 1st July 2025 Read More

01/07/2025

Evening Update Monday 30th June 2025

Philippe Mettoux, who was set to become Monaco’s next Minister of State, has withdrawn before taking office, citing opposition and lack of support to ... Evening Update Monday 30th June 2025 Read More

30/06/2025

French and Riviera News Monday 30th June 2025

A nationwide ban on smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops – but not café terraces – h... French and Riviera News Monday 30th June 2025 Read More

30/06/2025