Provence & Côte d'Azur

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02.04.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur:16 flights already cancelled today to and from Nice Cote D'Azur airport.

Flights cancelled at Nice airport

A number of flights have had to be cancelled from Nice Côte d'Azur airport as air traffic controllers go on strike today.Read more …

12.03.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Over 60,000 people formed a human chain yesterday in a stand against nuclear energy

No to nuclear energy

In a remarkable show of solidarity, 65,000 people joined hands yesterday as part of a campaign against nuclear energy in France. The human chain weaved it’s way through the French countryside, stretching some 235 kilometres and reaching from Lyon all the way to Avignon.Read more …

08.03.2012 0

Provence & Cote d’Azur: Maillé Sunday regulations could receive an update under the UMP party

Sunday trading back on the agenda

Seven day trading could become mandatory in the French Riviera if Sarkozy is returned to the top job. The concept is sure to ruffle of a few union feathers, but it will be a key change during the region's busy tourist period. Read more …

02.03.2012 3

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Continued seismic activity is a cause for concern, experts say

Is 'the big one' imminent?

If you felt the ground move this morning as you walked to work, it wasn't just that Friday feeling. A third earthquake was recorded at 8.15am measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale. Read more …

01.03.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Ariane to receive modern transformation

Saving Ariane

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 …

01.03.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: FACE 06 is a student-friendly grocery store

Student supermarket opens in Nice

Having to pay for groceries is one of the biggest gripes students around the world have after leaving home. And with many student incomes at well below the poverty line, the city of Nice has launched a new initiative to help students pay for their daily bread.Read more …

28.02.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Tremors continue to cause trouble in the South of France

Experts say there may still be more earthquakes to come…

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 …

26.02.2012 0

Advertorial: Carfax services include “real life” French courses for adults

Tutoring for all

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 …

24.02.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: War against weevils heats up

Nice Côte d'Azur launches spring assault on weevils

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 …

24.02.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Building work will lead to transport disruptions

Roadworks to disrupt access to A8 in Nice

Plans to ease congestion between RD 6202 and Autoroute A8 are to go ahead over the next few weeks as another lane is added to the busy route in Nice. Read more …

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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 …