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13.02.2012 0

Business: Business Elite will have lie-flat chairs and wifi access by 2013

Delta spends up big to improve services

As part of a two billion euro investment, Delta Airlines will enhance its facilities and optimise its services and technology by 2013. Passengers flying in Business Elite on the Boeing 767-400 can now sit back and relax in the stylish reclining bed seats, while enjoying in-flight entertainment. Read more …

27.06.2011 1

Business: Rules have been tightened up on polluting and private vehicles

Tax changes on company cars

Continuing our series of articles on tax changes, the system has been reinforced for cars used for business purposes. Company vehicles are classified in two categories, commercial and private.Read more …

26.05.2011 0

Business: Interview with Bernard Kleynhoff, the new president of the CCI Nice Côte d’Azur

Nice CCI returns to its roots

In April the newly elected president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nice Côte d’Azur (CCI) gave an exclusive interview to The Riviera Times.Read more …

06.05.2011 1

Business: France granted a few top hotels the right to call themselves a "palace

A palace is born on the French Riviera

Yesterday, eight luxury French hotels were bestowed with the ‘Palace’ status, a new coveted title that goes beyond a mere five star.Read more …

17.04.2011 0

Business: Nice is in the driving seat for mobile contactless payments

Say goodbye to cash

Tram in Place Masséna

You may have noticed the logo on buses and trams or at local shops in Nice, but are not quite sure what it means.Read more …

08.12.2010 0

Business: Nice CCI will elect new president on 16th of December

Final day to vote in Chamber of Commerce elections

CCI poster

Remember that today is the final day that you can vote for representatives in the Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the newly created Chamber of Commerce PACA (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur). Registered voters will be able to select candidates from industry, business and service sectors, from three different business unions. Read more …

26.11.2010 0

Excitement ahead as new route begins operation

Qatar Airways Nice-Doha Route Takes Off

Qatar Airways’ Chief Executive Officer Mr. Akbar Al-Baker was in attendance at the Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur on Wednesday to celebrate the inaugural flight of the brand-new Nice – Doha route. Read more …

26.10.2010 0

Business: 'Women in Business': a doctor who combines head and heart

Where the patient counts

Dr. Marie-France Panzani-Orth

Major changes are currently afoot in Nice's Pasteur quartier: by March 2013 the district should boast one of largest hospital complexes in France. The new tramline is due to be completed at the same time and will provide a transport link directly to the new medical centre.Read more …

05.10.2010 2

Business: Nice mayor keen to see Swedish giant move to the region

Ikea moves closer to securing Eco-Valley store

A family outside an Ikea store

The Swedish furniture giant Ikea has moved a step closer to negotiating a deal that will allow them to open a store on the outskirts of Nice.Read more …

11.05.2010 0

Business: After three months of uncertainty Altarea takes on France’s eighth biggest mall

Côte's Cap 3000 centre sold

Rumours of a sale and three months of negotiations finally came to an end last week for Cap 3000 near St Laurent du Var. France’s eighth biggest shopping centre changed hands for 450 million euros as the Galeries Lafayette department store chain seeks to get back to basics. Read more …

Local Top Stories

Anti-nuclear activists unite together in Toulon

In the war against nuclear power, campaigners have come up with an innovative way to gain media attention during the presidential elections by pulling together to stage a gigantic human chain.Read more …

Labour union protests tomorrow

National labour unions will hold peaceful marches in cities across the country tomorrow as part of Labour Day demonstrations. Like the rest of France, protests in the Alpes Maritimes will focus on austerity policies which unions say are increasing unemployment and forcing wage cuts.Read more …

Bank Holiday! But what to do?

A bank holiday is always great news but it also means more time to fill. Check out our special selection of events and low cost activities, so that you can "bank" on a fun weekend! Read more …

Event News

Is social media shaping new world order?

As the world of social media grows in popularity, it’s rapidly becoming an influential medium of communication and personal expression for people of all ages across the world. But does it really have the power to shape our society? Listen to what the experts have to say at the social media seminar in Nice…Read more …

Cancer awareness day

It’s important to be clued up about cancer - knowing what the symptoms are and how to deal with the disease. Therefore, a cancer awareness day is taking place in Cannes this Friday, providing all the information people need to know about colon cancer. Read more …

Find your future!

Are you still dreaming of that perfect job? Or are perhaps in the midst of changing professions? An Employment Forum is taking place in Nice this week and you can find the right career destined for you, with the help of hundreds of leading companies offering endless opportunities and advice. Read more …