08.02.2010
Monaco: Nelson Mandela's charity looking for a helping hand
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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08.02.2010
Arts & Culture: New photographic exhibition exploring the beauty of women opened at the weekend
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 …
05.02.2010
Events: International Day against Female Genital Mutilation galvanises Nice on 6 February
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 …
05.02.2010
Services: Ever increasing demand from parents means a platinum choice of establishments
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 …
05.02.2010
Sport: Nice bids to be an international contender
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 …
05.02.2010
People and Lifestyle: The region provides ample romance this Valentine’s Day
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 …
05.02.2010
Monaco: Grimaldi Forum stands by decision not to renew the Karé(ment) concession 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
Italian Riviera: France’s first lady causes uproar across the border as she cancels appearance in Italy’s biggest music 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 …
04.02.2010
Services: Yesterday’s national strike continues to have repercussions 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 …
03.02.2010
Arts & Culture: New production of Lucio Silla in Nice this month
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 …
03.02.2010
Services: Railway services across the PACA region will be seriously disrupted until 8am tomorrow
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 …
