Alpes-Maritimes (10)
16.04.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: New statistics show that accidents are down but deaths are on the up
There's worrying news ahead of the busy tourist season, with the latest Alpes Maritimes road report revealing that pedestrians and drivers of two-wheel vehicles are at high risk on our roads. Figures show that while the number of collisions has decreased compared to this time last year, the mortality rate is higher.
Read more … Danger on the roads
12.04.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Fresh snowfall on the Mercantour
Over 50 centimetres of fresh snow has just fallen on the Mercantour and more flurries are forecast for the next few days. It's welcome news for Isola 2000, which has extended it's season amid the favourable conditions. Read more … Snow continues to fall on the Mercantour
01.03.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Ariane to receive modern transformation
The second stage of renovation has kicked off in Ariane with the announcement that the area will receive a further 40 million euro cash injection. One of the most run down communities in the South of France, Ariane's housing developments are to receive a much needed make-over, and in some cases, a complete reconstruction. Read more … Saving Ariane
28.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Tremors continue to cause trouble in the South of France
After being hit by the biggest earthquake since 1959 this weekend, the Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence region experienced a second quake yesterday afternoon. In the wake of two of France's biggest earthquakes in decades, seismology experts say they cannot rule out that there might still be more to come…Read more … Experts say there may still be more earthquakes to come…
26.02.2012
Advertorial: Carfax services include “real life” French courses for adults
Whether it's private tutoring to pass A-levels, or some much-need training in French, Carfax offers a wide range of academic services to pupils, teachers, and parents. Private tutoring is available to students studying for exams or for those who feel they can benefit from one-to-one support. Specially adapted language courses are also included in the tutoring schedule.Read more … Tutoring for all
24.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: War against weevils heats up
Deputy Mayor of Nice, Benoit Kandel, has again urged residents of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region to join the fight against the red palm weevil that is systematically destroying palm trees throughout the Riviera. Read more … Nice Côte d'Azur launches spring assault on weevils
16.02.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Let the fun begin
It’s that time of year again when crazy colourful costumes and giant papier mâche heads fill our region’s streets. Yes that’s right, it’s festival time on the Côte d’Azur, the perfect excuse to leave behind the winter blues and join the crowds of excited locals as they celebrate one of the most memorable months on the Riviera calendar. Read more … It’s carnival time!
10.02.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: 1.5 million euros worth of drugs seized in 2011
Crafty con artists sneaking counterfeit goods into the region had a difficult task last year, with customs tightening its belt to prevent contraband goods entering the Alpes-Maritimes. New figures show a success rate of up to 40 per cent higher than last year. Read more … Customs clamp down
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!
01.02.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Freezing temperatures forecast for the week ahead
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 … Cold snap set to continue
