Nice (10)
14.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Roma families are being evicted from camps beside the Var river - but where will they go?
Roma families who have lived on the banks of the Var river for up to five years now have until Friday to find new homes. Urged on by the president of the Alpes Maritimes General Council, Eric Ciotti, a court has ruled that the site is too dangerous for its hundreds of inhabitants. Alpes Maritimes Prefect Christophe Mirmand says that a solution will be found, but time is running out. Read more … The clock is ticking for Roma families
13.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The French Riviera will be the backdrop of André Téchiné's new film based on real-life events
A new film retelling the mysterious disappearance of Agnés Le Roux, the wealthy heiress to the Palais de la Mediterranée, is finally gaining ground after tackling financial struggles. The first scenes of the tragic true story will be shot this week in Nice under the direction of André Téchiné.Read more … Nice plays host to real-life murder mystery film
06.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Nice's medical facilities have brushed aside their differences and agreed on a new paediatrics centre
After three years of uncertainty, Nice's CHU and the Lenval hospital have finally signed an agreement to create a co-run paediatrics centre. Local electives present at Friday's meeting applauded the long-awaited compromise between Nice's healthcare facilities for the sake of the city's children.Read more … Hospitals join forces to create childcare centre
30.04.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Woman dies in shock accident while walking her dog in Drap
A 51-year-old woman has died after being crushed by a tree in the village of Drap in Nice. The victim was walking her dog beside a canal when a 10-metre pine tree collapsed, knocking her to the ground.Read more … Woman killed by pine tree
23.04.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The UMP president of the Alpes Maritimes General Council has launched legal proceedings to evacuate the Roma camps
President of Alpes Maritimes General Council Eric Ciotti has called for the evacuation of up to 130 Roma people who have been living beside the Var river for several months now. Ciotti has appealed to the prefecture to intervene, saying that poor hygiene and flood risks are putting children's lives in jeopardy. But he has fallen short of suggesting an alternative. Read more … Eric Ciotti orders expulsion of Roma families
10.04.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: French man fights for more dubbed films
Despite the globally recognised benefits of foreign language learning, a local man has begun an online petition against the increased amount of films being shown in their original language (OV) at a cinema in Nice. However, his bid for the Pathé cinema complex to up the amount of French version film showings (VF) has not exactly attracted significant support from the public so far.Read more … Fight against OV films gains little support
09.04.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Last minute changes in organisation of Francophone games
The Francophone Games clock in Place Massena in Nice is counting down the five months left before the competition begins in September, yet there are big changes happening at the top. The Director of the National Committee (CNJF), Frédéric Jugnet, has been sacked. Read more … Francophone games controversy
09.04.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: New names and renovations for the Côte d'Azur's most recognisable establishments
The Hôtel Martinez in Cannes and the Palais de la Mediterranée in Nice have been christened under new names following a new management agreement between Chicago-based Hyatt and Constellations Hotels Holding Ltd. The local landmarks now fall under the Hyatt family of hotels, and have lengthier titles to match.Read more … Name change for some of the biggest Riviera hotels
08.04.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Five years of debate, and finally IKEA intends to reach a decision on its PACA branch by the end of 2013
Swedish furnishing giant IKEA has announced that it hopes to come to a final decision this year regarding the site of a new branch in the Alpes Maritimes. In the pipleine for five years and faced with mixed reactions from Azurean MPs, the commercial venture consists of a 32,000sqm 'Family Village' in either Mougins, Nice, Gilette or Italy. Read more … Decision time for IKEA in the Côte
08.04.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Saint Laurent du Var is the first among potentially many communes to increase tax in 2013
Tax in Saint Laurent du Var has been increased by the municipal council as part of the 2013 budget. Mayor Henri Revel claims that the 1.8 per cent hike is in line with the global crisis, which has resulted in a reduced allowance from the State. But the National Front mayor has been hit with violent opposition from Socialist and conservative councillors. Read more … Saint Laurent sees first tax hike in years
