03.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Snow Update
As the Côte d'Azur shivers, electricity and energy consumption has continued to soar. With temperatures due to drop below freezing again tonight, people in the region are being encouraged to cut back on their electricty usage in a bid to reduce the risk of power cuts. Read more … Drop a degree!
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03.02.2012
Monaco: Europe's most glamourous tennis tournament
Europe's glamorous opening tennis tournament and one of Monaco's largest events - the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters – is back and is set to match 2011s record breaking viewing ratings of over 45 million. Rafael Nadal is back too, ready to defend and extend his indomitable record of seven consecutive wins, a feat unparalleled in any other player in any other international tennis tournament. Read more … Monte Carlo Rolex Masters tennis tournament
03.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: La Bocca man faces life in prison
Police have charged a fifth man over the death of jeweller Thierry Unik. Hafid Dafri, a 41-year-old resident of Cannes La Bocca, will now face life imprisonment for his involvement in the armed robbery case that has rocked the Riviera.Read more … Fifth man charged over Unik death
03.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: half marathon this weekend
It won't be just snowfall halting traffic on Sunday morning, over a thousand runners are expected to take part in the annual Course du Soleil this weekend - despite the freezing temperatures – resulting in some traffic disruptions in the morning.Read more … Course du Soleil in the snow
03.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Sub-zero temps to continue
The Siberian cold front ‘Cooper’ has hit the region, causing havoc and disruption for many. Power cuts, canceled flights and evacuated schools have resulted, and there are more sub-zero temperatures on the way. Read more … Freezing conditions cause havoc
03.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Heavier disruption than expected
Train strikes have had a bigger impact than expected, with only five per cent of TER trains in service yesterday in Nice, and just 30 per cent overall in the PACA region. The protest action by SNCF workers is due to continue until Saturday evening.
Read more … Train strike hits hard
02.02.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Turn your heating down by one degree!
Amid this spell of cold weather, residents are cranking up the heating and settling in for a warm evening at home. But it's causing electricity usage to soar, prompting power cuts throughout the region. So, with temperatures dropping again tonight, people are being urged to cut back on their energy consumption. Read more … Lights off tonight!
02.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Red palm weevil
The palm tree, an iconic symbol of the Riviera, is under threat and the Deputy Mayor of Nice has pledged to wage war against the insect that is devastating the plant species. Tonight, residents can receive some information on how to join the fight against the dreaded weevil.Read more … The evils of weevils
02.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: New face in Marseille fight against crime
Marseille has a fresh face in its fight against crime. On Wednesday 1st February, Marc Labouz officially began his duties as the city's new Chief of Security. He will stand alongside Caroline Pozmentier, the city's Deputy Mayor for the Municipal Police.Read more … Marseille: “2012 is our year of public peace and security”
02.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Cannes crime continues
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a bakery in Cannes La Bocca yesterday afternoon. It comes just two months after the botched jewellery heist that lead to the death of a 40-year-old man, prompting local shop owners to call for immediate action.Read more … Armed robbers target bakery
02.02.2012
Monaco: Princess shows her support to new children's charity
Princess Charlene has put her name to a children's centre in Monaco, the first institution in the Principality to bear the honour. The Princess Charlene Children’s Home is a refuge for children in need and for those suffering from family problems.Read more … Princess Charlene supports new children’s home
