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Monaco: Nelson Mandela's charity looking for a helping hand

Children's choir seeks accommodation

Group picture of the African Children's Choir in traditional dress

Twenty-five years ago a human rights activist Ray Barnett, originally from Ireland and living in Canada, heard a news report that 150,000 African children were starving to death and decided to go to Uganda to see what he could do.Read more …

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Arts & Culture: New photographic exhibition exploring the beauty of women opened at the weekend

Mirrors of the Magic Muse

Close-up black and white photograph of two women with their eyes closed

A rare private collection of images exploring the eternal beauty of women by some of the world’s great photographers is on show in Monaco at the Salle d’Exposition on Quai Antoine 1er until 28 February. “Mirrors of the Magic Muse” features 300 of the 1,500 photographs that Amedeo M Turello has collected and has been organised in collaboration with the Principality's Department of Cultural Affairs. Read more …

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Events: International Day against Female Genital Mutilation galvanises Nice on 6 February

Award-winning film on female circumcision

To raise awareness of the dangers and indignities of female genital mutilation (FGM), the Génération Femmes d’Afrique et d’Ailleurs (GFAA) association is showing an award-winning film on the subject, followed by a discussion at the Parc Phoenix.Read more …

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Services: Ever increasing demand from parents means a platinum choice of establishments

Schools Special: International schools are multiplying

Either more anglophone parents living here are aware of the importance of a bilingual education or there are an increasing number of such families moving to the Riviera in need of international schools. Whatever the reason demand is increasing.Read more …

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Sport: Nice bids to be an international contender

Sporting capital

Photo of a rugby scrum

Last month, 15 local rugby players came to face-to-face with their biggest rivals. The conditions were treacherous, the pitch waterlogged after days of torrential rain, yet the stadium was full and the atmosphere was electric. Being a key clash between two of the top teams in Fédérale 1, Nice versus Béziers was always going to be a big game, but there was something else driving this: it was a Saturday night and the stadium was glowing under the brilliant beams of brand new flood lights.Read more …

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People and Lifestyle: The region provides ample romance this Valentine’s Day

A lover’s delights

In the mood for love? Well now's the time to indulge your romantic urges with the celebration of Saint Valentine on the 14th of this month. And if the traditional exchange of love notes won’t satisfy your swooning then why not consider opting for a more thoughtful, declaration. Read more …

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Monaco: Grimaldi Forum stands by decision not to renew the Karé(ment) concession in June

Rumpus over night club closure

View of the outside of the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco showing a big poster for the Fame musical in June

One of Monaco’s most popular night clubs seems determined to fight a decision by the Grimaldi Forum not to renew its five-year concession when it finishes in June. The Karé(ment) bar-discotheque is on the first floor of Monaco’s cultural and congress centre, and attracts youngsters from as far away as Nice and Menton, as well as Monaco. Read more …

04.02.2010 0

Italian Riviera: France’s first lady causes uproar across the border as she cancels appearance in Italy’s biggest music festival

Carla Bruni withdraws from San Remo Festival

As final preparations get underway for Italy’s most prestigious music festival, which runs from 16 to 21 February in San Remo’s Ariston Hotel, news comes that Carla Bruni will not attend as planned.Read more …

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Services: Yesterday’s national strike continues to have repercussions today

Trains disrupted again today

It had not been predicted but following yesterday’s national strike by railway workers protesting against pay and conditions at SNCF, services are expected to be disrupted again today until the early hours of Friday morning. Read more …

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Arts & Culture: New production of Lucio Silla in Nice this month

PACA orchestra accompanies Mozart opera

In addition to its regular programme of concerts, the Regional Cannes Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur (PACA) Orchestra accompanies Nice Opera this month in a brand new production of one of Mozart’s lesser known operas. Read more …

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Services: Railway services across the PACA region will be seriously disrupted until 8am tomorrow

Train strike today

A strike by members of several trade unions means there will be fewer trains operating today in France, with many services being severely disrupted until 8 am tomorrow morning. Read more …

Event News

Award-winning film on female circumcision

To raise awareness of the dangers and indignities of female genital mutilation (FGM), the Génération Femmes d’Afrique et d’Ailleurs (GFAA) association is showing an award-winning film on the subject, followed by a discussion at the Parc Phoenix.Read more …

Boat burning ceremony this evening

Grand Prix fans may have the St Dévote corner burned into their collective subconscious, but how many know that this is also the site of a timeless religious ceremony dating back centuries?Read more …

Great sea escape at the Monte Carlo Travel Market

VIP globetrotters will be heading to the Grimaldi Forum between 15th and 17th January for the sixth edition of the Monte Carlo Travel Market. Dream holidays to unusual, as well as exotic, locations are on offer and they span the whole range: from safaris to cruises, sophisticated spas to luxury hotels, private jets and yachts to legendary train journeys, and unique holiday lets. Of note is the new Grand Hotel on Via Veneto, Rome, and an ancient Ottoman palace in Turkey.Read more …

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A red sports car

Slip sliding away but not for 225km/hr culprit ($)

At least four cars and two scooters nearly came to grief on icy roads near Mougins yesterday morning, and there is more bad weather to come for the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var this evening with warnings of possible black outs. Read more …

Tram stopping at tram stop, where people wait to get on

Political parties dispute cost of Nice's new tramline ($)

Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi has vehemently denied that his office has under-estimated the cost of the approved second tramline. The proposed budget is set at 450 million Euro, of which 70 million will be financed by the state. However, opposing political parties are questioning this amount, particularly the cost of the tunnel section, citing other cities tram bills, which they say came in much higher.Read more …

Two young British girls standing in front of the fountain on place Massena at night

UK emigration leads to Côte influx ($)

There are few countries that have escaped the economic crisis unscathed. However, some have been worse affected than others. Within Europe, the UK has been one of the hardest hit and it was announced last month that, unlike France, the country is still officially in recession. This means that the British economy has been shrinking for 18 months, the longest period of decline since records began. However, the situation is not entirely gloomy. Redundancy offers young graduates the opportunity to change their lives. Without the responsibility of a job or a family and armed with severance pay, those fed-up with the rain and the job hunting can pack up and head for sunnier climes. Read more …