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06.06.2011 0

Business: Thomas Nielsen takes over in Cannes after being appointed General Manager of Jyske Bank (France)

Jyske Bank (France) appoints new General Manager

An experienced leader has been in charge of Jyske Bank in Cannes since February 2011. Thomas Nielsen was formerly at the helm of Jyske Bank (France) when he held the position of General Manager from 2004 to 2006.Read more …

30.05.2011 0

Business: As announced, several tax advantages have been cut

Tax reduction cuts for 2011

The changes affect income tax for 2011: - 10% cut in tax reductions for expenses relating to some investments or services, but not those for employing a home worker or cost of child care.Read more …

10.12.2010 0

Business: Marriott and Radisson set to make their stay in Cannes

Luxury hotels taken over by multinationals

Palais Stéphanie

Two of the most prestigious hotels in Cannes are set to be taken over by multinational hotel chains.Read more …

01.04.2010 0

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Foreign Exchange

Phil McHugh from currencies direct

Like March, April will be animated by the Greek sovereign debt issue and uncertainty about the UK election. The current level of the pound is a result of foreign investors speculating as to the next likely phase of the crisis, and it appears that they are all finding new reasons to sell the euro.Read more …

22.03.2010 0

Business: World's biggest real estate event closes on a high after a positive few days in Cannes

Confidence the Keyword at MIPIM 2010

Registration tent at Mipim

At the close of MIPIM last Friday, the mood was decidedly upbeat, with a clear feeling of confidence in the air. Read more …

15.03.2010 1

Business: Midem, Cannes, 2010: new talent set to be tomorrow’s big players

So, kid, you want to be a star?

Portrait of singer-songwriter King Charles

Since the dawning of rock ‘n’ roll, the idea of being in the music world has held a powerful allure. Children often fantasise about pop stardom: dancing in bedrooms, singing into hairbrushes or playing in garage bands.Read more …

02.03.2010 0

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Foreign Exchange

Phil McHugh from currencies direct

The UK economy has officially emerged from deep recession, but can we really expect smooth sailing from now on? Mervyn King has indicated that he expects inflation to move above the 3% level, but that it will cool later on in the year.Read more …

01.02.2010 0

Increasing numbers of mixed nationality members prompts new name for BCC

The BCC goes international

Ab Kuijer in a grey suit smiling as he makes a presentation

The BCC (British Chamber of Commerce) Riviera has a new look for the new year. It has taken the decision to undergo a name change, and will now be known as the Riviera Business Club - the network for international business people. The new name will better reflect the growing international composition of the club’s membership - and help to broaden its reach across a part of France which attracts a wide range of nationalities. Read more …

01.02.2010 0

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Foreign Exchange

Phil McHugh from currencies direct

The pound quick out of the blocks in 2010. What a start for the pound in 2010 and on the back of such a dismal 2009! Read more …

04.01.2010 0

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Foreign Exchange

Phil McHugh from currencies direct

2009 has been a tumultuous year in the financial markets and a year to forget for the pound. Sterling started the year at all time lows against the euro and although we had a few sterling rallies, there was never the appetite to resurrect the pound. So where do we stand now against the euro and what will 2010 bring to the table?Read more …

Local Top Stories

With the Siberian cold front “Cooper” sweeping through the region, freezing temperatures have caused havoc. Canceled flights, school and bus services inconvenienced many yesterday and despite clear skies today, the cold weather is set to continue, with fu

Cold snap set to continue

With the Siberian cold front “Cooper” sweeping through the region, freezing temperatures have caused havoc. Canceled flights, school and bus services inconvenienced many yesterday and despite clear skies today, the cold weather is set to continue, with further snow forecast for Saturday. Read more …

Fifth man arrested over jewellery death

Police have arrested a fifth man in relation to the bungled jewellery heist that killed store owner Thierry Unik in Cannes La Bocca. The 40-year-old suspect is yet to be charged as investigators determine his level of involvement in the case.Read more …

Toll increases start tomorrow

Tolls are set to increase by 10 cents at certain barriers between Aix and Nice tomorrow. It equates to an overall increase of 2.05 per cent, in line with inflation.Read more …

Event News

It’s festival time!

Traditionally, carnival time gave the public a chance to let off some steam and indulge themselves before the deprivations of Lent. Nowadays, it's a perfect excuse to break up the boredom that arrives with winter and, this being the Côte d’Azur, a way of attracting tourists in the low season when the weather has a good chance of being fine. Whether it's giant papier mâché heads or elephants adorned with citrus fruit, carnivals are exciting, colourful, and often downright weird. They're also another great excuse for getting out and seeing this beautiful region of ours!Read more …

Bag yourself a bargain with the January sales

It's that time of year that all discerning shoppers wait for ... the winter sales! Bargains will be officially hitting the shelves and racks across the PACA region in the next few weeks, while shoppers in Monaco are already treating themselves to a stack of reduced items.Read more …

Rally returns to WRC

The Monte-Carlo Rally returns to the World Rally Championship (WRC) for 2012 after a three-year absence. It was dropped in 2009 over an alternating venue ruling and, in what one suspects was a fit of pique, decided to continue with the not so restrictive but not so prestigious IRC (Intercon-tinental Rally Championship). Read more …