NEWS
20th anniversary of Monaco's membership in the Council of Europe - H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco will visit Strasbourg on the 2nd of October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monaco's membership in the Council of Europe. During the visit, he will attend a ceremony for Monaco's ratification of Protocol No. 16 of the European Convention on Human Rights and visit an exhibition on Monaco's accession. The visit will conclude with the unveiling of an artwork titled "Ode to Freedom," contributed to by the Prince and gifted to the Council of Europe.
Multi-Sector Strike - A multi-sector strike is planned in the Var and Alpes-Maritimes until the 2nd of October, primarily affecting the National Education system and SNCF rail services. TGV trains will experience minimal disruptions, but regional trains may face more significant delays. Unions like CGT, FSU, and Solidaires are calling for higher wages, pension reform reversal, and defence of public services. Around 2,800 people gathered in Marseille, 800 in Nice, and 1,000 in Toulon. The demonstrations aimed to pressure the government, coinciding with Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s policy address in parliament.
Flood Prevention in Cannes - The Cannes Lérins Agglomeration has made significant progress in flood prevention, including reducing artificial land use. Following a severe flash flood on the 23rd of September, local authorities' proactive measures, such as stormwater retention and natural land preservation, minimized damage. With €145 mi
