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02.04.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur:16 flights already cancelled today to and from Nice Cote D'Azur 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 … Flights cancelled at Nice airport
12.03.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Over 60,000 people formed a human chain yesterday in a stand against 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 … No to nuclear energy
08.03.2012
Provence & Cote d’Azur: Maillé Sunday regulations could receive an update under the UMP party
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 … Sunday trading back on the agenda
02.03.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Continued seismic activity is a cause for concern, experts say
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 … Is 'the big one' imminent?
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
01.03.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: FACE 06 is a student-friendly grocery store
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 … Student supermarket opens in Nice
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
24.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Building work will lead to transport disruptions
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 … Roadworks to disrupt access to A8 in Nice
