French and Riviera News Wednesday 6th October 2021

News 

Italian shepherd dies after fatal fall – An Italian shepherd has died after a fatal fall in the Col de Tende due to the bad weather which hit the region on Monday. According to reports the 48-year-old man allegedly slipped during the heavy rainfall and fell from the edge of a forest pathway shortly before 1pm on Monday 4th October. The south-east of France was not the only sector to have been affected by the torrential rains as the bad weather also swept across the Italian border.

Missing person in Marseille, police appeal for witnesses - Police in Marseille have called for witnesses following the worrying disappearance of a 56-year-old man who had left the family home on August 7th.  At the time of his disappearance in August, he was wearing "blue jeans, a purple-colored sweater, a black jacket and a pair of black trainers. The description states that the man is of European type and with shoulder length straight black hair, and a a beard. Anyone with any information is invited to contact the police on 04 84 35 33 62, 04 84 35 33 26, or 04 84 35 33 04.

Mayor of Nice withdraws two elected officials – According to local media, the mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi has withdrawn the delegations of two elected officials Bernard Chaix and Gaëlle Frontoni. Both city councilors since June 2020 they are accused of having flouted "the charter signed by each member of the majority by voting against Christ