21.12.2009
Sports: Misfiring Lyon under pressure from the Red and Whites in Yuletide match at the Louis II Stadium
In their last match of the year AS Monaco rose to the occasion to hold the once mighty Lyon to a one all draw last night at the Louis II Stadium. The Red and Whites can afford to hold their heads high again after their dismal 4-0 drubbing last weekend at the hands of Lille. Read more …
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21.12.2009
People & Lifestyle: The annual dips in the sea for Christmas took place in Nice and Monaco despite freezing temperatures
Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert II were among hardy souls who braved the unusually cold weather for the traditional "Bain de Noël" at Larvotto beach in Monaco yesterday, while in Nice 200 swimmers defied sub-zero temperatures for their swim. Read more …
21.12.2009
Events: Tickets on sale now for The International Club’s comedy night in January
The International Club of the Riviera starts the new year in style by hosting an evening of entertainment with the Actors Abroad Company performing "Old time music hall" directed by Elizabeth Morgan. An evening of entertainment guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and sing!Read more …
18.12.2009
Events: Traditional entertainment in Nice starts this weekend ($)
The picturesque old town of Nice is the venue for a host of traditional Niçois activities to celebrate Christmas round the “Lou Presèpi”, a real life nativity scene complete with farm animals.Read more …
18.12.2009
Service: Towns across the Côte d’Azur switch off to avoid overload
With the cold snap putting pressure on the electricity network in the south of France several towns have opted to switch off their Christmas lights to ease the burden. Read more …
17.12.2009
People & Lifestyle: celebrity haunt, Saint-Tropez, hosts photographer
It seems entirely fitting that the holiday destination of so many celebrities should host an exhibition by one of the first paparazzi photographers. Derived from the name of a character called Paparazzo in Federico Fellini's movie La Dolce Vita, the word has come to embrace the love-hate relationship we have with the tabloid press.Read more …
17.12.2009
Real Estate: Reneging Russian buyer fights to get back lost deposit
The Russian nickel magnate who persuaded Lily Safra to sell her fabulous Villefranche villa for 390 million euros and then withdrew from the sale is still fighting to reclaim the 39 million euro he put down as a deposit.Read more …
17.12.2009
Monaco: Prince Albert II Foundation partners work with founder to present projects
Putting the focus firmly on the oceans, Monaco’s Sovereign Prince Albert II is in Copenhagen for the second week of the high profile United Nations summit on climate change, and took the opportunity to publicise the Principality’s latest project.Read more …
16.12.2009
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Exceptionally cold weather puts pressure on the system
The RTE (Réseau de transport d'électricité) responsible for France’s electricity network has issued a warning that the risk of a power cut occurring in the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var departments is high until Friday.Read more …
16.12.2009
Italian Riviera: Speeding Italians face fines on French territory in new trial
Italian-registered cars flashed by speed cameras in France have been at the centre of a trial which could spell the end of a fine-free era for foreign cars caught in European countries.Read more …
15.12.2009
Sports: A dismal 4-0 drubbing on the 17th day of the French premier league raises questions
After an excellent start to the season, Monaco’s natonal football team seems to be in freefall to the bottom of the French premier league. Their dismal 4-0 defeat at the hands of Lille at the weekend marked their fourth defeat in five matches and all but dashes hopes of cup glory this season.Read more …
