20.03.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Bizarre thefts in the coastal town have put the port's safety at night into question
Five boat engines weighing more than 70kg and costing several thousand euros each have been stolen in the middle of the night in Cagnes sur Mer. The unlit port has been the target of repeated thefts that, so far, have left no traces. Read more … Boat engine thefts plague the port of Cagnes sur Mer
20.03.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Buses around the Menton area will cost 50 cents more from summer 2013
Bus fares around Menton will climb by 50 per cent this summer to match the pricier fares of neighbouring Monaco. Read more … Menton cranks up bus prices
19.03.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The city of Nice will go jazz crazy this summer with performances from internationally renowned industry names
The official line up for the Nice Jazz Festival has just been announced. The summer event will welcome some of the biggest names in the jazz industry to the city. Tens of thousands are expected to attend the musical extravaganza to see, among others, performances from 10-time Grammy winner George Benson, Ben Harper, Esperanza Spalding and all time legends Earth, Wind & Fire. Read more … International jazz legends for Nice Jazz Festival line up
19.03.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: An end of an era for the hotel's long-time owner, Jeanne Augier
The Negresco Hotel, a landmark of the Promenade des Anglais, has been handed over to an administrator as medical reports deem the 89-year-old owner unfit to continue her role as the hotel's leading lady. The directors of the five-star accommodation have assured that jobs are not under threat and the establishment will operate as normal.Read more … Iconic hotel placed under administration
19.03.2013
Hyères: Firemen discover hidden supply of weapons and ammunition on routine call-out to villa
Revolvers, shot guns and machine guns were amongst the vast amount of weapons found by firemen last week in a villa in Hyères. The authorities discovered the warfare stored next to hundreds of euros worth of ammunition and gas cylinders after being called to the small blaze.Read more … Weapons caché found by unsuspecting firemen
19.03.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: SNCF will be working hard over the coming months to avoid fines and keep the service going
Train delays have multiplied since the beginning of 2013 in the PACA region, despite optimistic plans and timetable changes. Bad weather, strikes and line works are among contributing causes of several hundred delays, stranding frustrated passengers and bringing the service ever closer to quarterly fines. Read more … Disastrous winter for off track PACA trains
18.03.2013
Monaco: Pink Ribbon Monaco raises breast cancer awareness with 2nd charity walk
Despite the unpleasant weather, Pink Ribbon Monaco had a fantastic turnout for its breast cancer charity walk on Sunday. The Metropole Hotel and the Monte Carlo Casino even showed their support by illuminating pink for the occasion. The event coincided with the 3rd annual Monaco Run where the main race of the day, the Riviera Classic, was won by Ugandan runner Nathan Chebet in one hour and 13 minutes.Read more … Rain doesn't dampen Monaco events
18.03.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The multi-million euro project is hoped to be completed by September 2013
The new name for the ‘coulée verte’ development has been announced. The green corridor, which will run through the heart of the city, will officially been known as the ‘Promenade du Paillon’.Read more … Coulée Verte officially named 'Promenade du Paillon'
18.03.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The municipal council of Nice will appeal for the postponement of the reforms until 2014
Amid apparent division in the Alpes Maritimes regarding the introduction of the four-and-a-half day week, Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi has opted to postpone the changes until 2014. The local council claims that the reforms will cost the city 4.2 million euros per year.Read more … Estrosi says 'not yet' to costly school reforms
18.03.2013
Monaco: Over a million people are expected in Rome on the event of the Pope's inauguration as the church welcomes its new head
Monaco’s Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene are set to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new Pope Francis at the Vatican on Tuesday. They'll join some of the most influential world leaders and up to a million people for the formal enthroning in St Peter's Square.Read more … Princely couple in Rome for pope ceremony
18.03.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Inconspicuous police cars in France are testing a new high-tech speed detector
Police in the Alpes Maritimes now have a discreet way of catching drivers who exceed the speed limit. Able to detect the speed of passing cars, the new RMNG radar is being tested on 20 security vehicles in France this week. If successful, the technology will be available to all agents of road security.Read more … New hidden camera to detect speedsters
