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
01.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: investigations lead to a fifth arrest
Police have arrested a fifth man in relation to the bungled jewellery heist that killed store owner Thierry Unik in Cannes La Bocca. The 40-year-old suspect is yet to be charged as investigators determine his level of involvement in the case.Read more … Fifth man arrested over jewellery death
31.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: 10 cent rise from 1st February
Tolls are set to increase by 10 cents at certain barriers between Aix and Nice tomorrow. It equates to an overall increase of 2.05 per cent, in line with inflation.Read more … Toll increases start tomorrow
11.01.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Investigators suspect missing Italian man
A human skull has been discovered at the Mercantour National Park by rangers. The gruesome find is believed to belong to an Italian man who went missing in August 2011.Read more … Human skull discovered
10.01.2012
France: Cantona rallies support from mayors
An unlikely contender for the French presidency has just emerged - former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona. The 45-year-old, who doesn’t have the backing of a political party, has until the end of February to rally support.Read more … Ex-footballer wants French presidency
10.01.2012
France: Competition heats up
After weeks of rumours and speculation, French internet network ‘Free’ has announced its new mobile phone tariffs. Registration for the all-inclusive bargain contracts opened this morning, slashing mobile users monthly bills to as little as 19.99 euros.Read more … Free Mobile is born
09.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: 300,000 women affected
The PIP-implant scandal is consuming headlines across the globe as new evidence and speculation continues to emerge, with mixed messages from different governments and media. Fuelling the fire is a leaked document showing the company knowingly concealed evidence and was aware of the dangers long before it went bust.Read more … PIP scandal rages amid mixed information
06.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: "I still love my husband"
A school kitchen worker has been sentenced to ten years behind bars after being found guilty of the manslaughter of her husband during a drunken domestic dispute. The woman hit her partner repeatedly over the head with a wine bottle during what witnesses say was one of many alcohol-fuelled arguments. Read more … 10 years for deathly drunken row
05.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Epidemic status for infectious virus
People are being encouraged to step-up their hygiene practices with the announcement that a gastro-enteritis outbreak has hit France. Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur is one of six regions throughout the country to reach epidemic levels.Read more … Gastro outbreak hits the region
05.01.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Ex mayor of Vence to face sentence reevaluation
The criminal board of review will consider the request for the suspension of Christian Iacono’s jail sentence next Monday 16th January. The petition for review was filed after the courts rejected an appeal by the former mayor of Vence, who must first return to jail.Read more … Ex-mayor back in court to clear name
04.01.2012
France: Claude Guéant mitigates a new plan for foreign students
After months of controversy, the French government has made clear its stance on student immigration - they must now be qualified in at least a master's degree to seek permanent residency in the country. The government was criticised for encouraging prefects to tighten immigration controls on international students.Read more … The smart ones can stay
04.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Shopper on the ready
It's that time of year that all discerning shoppers wait for ... the winter sales! Bargains will be officially hitting the shelves and racks across the PACA region in the next few weeks, while shoppers in Monaco are already treating themselves to a stack of reduced items. Read more … Bag yourself a bargain with the January sales
