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20.06.2011 0

Art & Culture: Looking both to its future and to its past, 2011 Nice Jazz Festival will be full of surprises

Going back to its grass roots

With less than one month to go before the biggest cultural event of the summer, the programme for the Nice Jazz Festival has now firmed up and music fans are starting to snap up the tickets.

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21.05.2011 0

Arts & Culture: Saint-Tropez celebrates its Fête de la Bravade with parades and processions

Drum rolls and fanfare

Many people think of Saint-Tropez as little more than a catwalk for the rich and beautiful. But look behind this superficial façade and you'll find a place that is rich in tradition.

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16.05.2011 5

Art & Culture: Is it an investigative report or simply the ranting of a grieving father? After its festival premiere, critics Unlawful Killing is accused of turning the death of Princess Diana

Controversial Princess Diana documentary slammed at Cannes... for being an unlawfully bad film

The first weekend of the 64th Cannes Film Festival passed with a healthy dose of glamour and fanfare as the celebrities came out in force to enjoy the party atmosphere. However, the presence of stars like Leonardo Dicaprio and Kanye West wasn't the only thing making headlines and on Friday the buzz building around a controversial documentary by British actor Keith Allen about the 1997 death of Diana, Princess of Wales finally came to a head at its premiere screening.

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Is Nice really safer?

New statistics on the level of crime in Nice’s worst neighbourhoods have been released but not everyone is in agreement. Since their integration into France’s “priority security zone” program at the start of the year, the city’s most troubled quarters have reportedly seen a 20 per cent drop in low level crime. Opinions on the truth of these figures are split between optimism and cynicism. Read more …

Crackdown on undeclared workers

A national organisation is preparing to do battle with the phenomenon of undeclared workers in the Alpes-Maritimes. URSSAF, which deals with social security contributions and family allowances, launched a sting operation for summer on Tuesday evening. As part of the measures, businesses in the PACA region could face hefty fines if their employees are not declared.Read more …

Grasse, the fastest economic growing town of the A.M.

Grasse has recorded the fastest economic growth in the Alpes Maritimes. According to the Chamber of Commerce, the town has seen a huge increase in profits, positioning it as the number one area with the highest economic growth in the region in the past year.Read more …

Event News

Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process

Carfax Education Monaco is giving a talk entitled 'Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process' at the CREM (Cercle des Résidents Etrangers de Monaco) on Thursday 15th November at 7pm. Read more …

Rencontre de Jardins luxury garden fair

We all want the perfect garden, a place where we can forget the world and enjoy the great outdoors. The problem is we often don't know how to get this perfect garden, nor how to realise it! This September allow yourself to be inspired and educated at the most luxurious and stylish of garden shows.Read more …

It's a busy weekend ahead

Feed your mind, body and soul this weekend as the Riviera plays host to a range of different events and festivals that are sure to put a smile on your face. Add a touch of culture to your beach days or perhaps even a splash of sport. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, temperatures look set to stay in the 30s so get out of the house and into the glorious summer sunshine!Read more …

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