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26.11.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Antibes' basketball team gets a boost in time for new stadium

Allez hop, Alley-oop!

The appointment of new coach Julien Espinosa for Antibes' professional basketball team - Olympique Antibes Juan-les-Pins Côte d'Azur (OAJLP) - is expected to create a winning squad by the time they move to a new stadium in 2013.Read more …

06.11.2009 0

Sport: Sailors and runners get ready to give their all this weekend as two huge sporting events come to Nice

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Aerial view of marathon runners in Nice

Nice is gearing up for a busy weekend of sporting action this weekend with the start of the biggest regatta in the world tomorrow and the second-biggest marathon in France taking place on Sunday. Read more …

24.04.2009 0

Sports: Red sea species and off-season surprises

Deep Blue Diving

underwater picture

If you’ve been thinking of finally learning to dive, or indulging in an already-established passion, then this month is the perfect time to do it. Warm temperatures, great visibility, and less tourist divers make off-season months ideal for this spot.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 …

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Is social media shaping new world order?

As the world of social media grows in popularity, it’s rapidly becoming an influential medium of communication and personal expression for people of all ages across the world. But does it really have the power to shape our society? Listen to what the experts have to say at the social media seminar in Nice…Read more …

Cancer awareness day

It’s important to be clued up about cancer - knowing what the symptoms are and how to deal with the disease. Therefore, a cancer awareness day is taking place in Cannes this Friday, providing all the information people need to know about colon cancer. Read more …

Find your future!

Are you still dreaming of that perfect job? Or are perhaps in the midst of changing professions? An Employment Forum is taking place in Nice this week and you can find the right career destined for you, with the help of hundreds of leading companies offering endless opportunities and advice. Read more …

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