04.06.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The Baie des Golfes de Lérins is now under the official protection of 12 Côte d'Azur communes
The Côte d'Azur may be famous for many things but the region derives its name from its strongest asset: the shimmering azure shores of the Mediterranean coastline. Towns and cities along the Riviera have now come together to sign a multi million euro contract, which will enable them to protect and conserve the treasured space around the four Lérins islands.Read more … Protecting our shores
04.06.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Organised crime continues to hit the region
Six members of a family clan, suspected of using teenagers to conduct robberies throughout the Riviera, have been arrested in Nice. Teens aged 12 to 17 are believed to have stolen at least 250,000 euros between March and May this year.Read more … Bosnian theft ring dismantled in Nice
04.06.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: New museum to open on 7th June
After 12 years of waiting, a new State-funded museum has been officially opened in Marseille. French President François Hollande launched the 191 million euro project in a grand ceremony on Tuesday afternoon. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (or MUCEM) has arrived just in time for Marseille’s tenure as the European Capital of Culture 2013.Read more … President opens Marseille museum
03.06.2013
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Prince Albert II has officially opened the new Saint Antoine neighbourhood in Cap d'Ail
After six years of planning and construction, Cap d’Ail has finally unveiled its new neighbourhood of Saint Antoine. A plush mix of residential properties, leisure facilities, a commercial centre, a school and parking spaces come together on the two hectare site, which has been described as “an important symbol of the vitality of Franco Monegasque cooperation.”Read more … The new face of Cap d'Ail
03.06.2013
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Following an increase in wolf attacks, the tables have turned on the deadly predator
A controversial wolf cull has been authorised in two areas of the Alpes Maritimes region following an increase in deadly attacks on livestock. Nearly 6,000 farm animals were killed by wolves last year, amounting to a staggering 15 million euros worth of losses and the south of France was among the worst hit regions. The Prefecture has admitted that attacks have now reached “an exceptional level”. Read more … Wolves become the prey
03.06.2013
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Tensions between the Roma community and local government at breaking point
Tensions have been particularly fraught recently between the local Nice government and its Romany gypsy population. Following a “peaceful evacuation” of the Rue Beaumont squat in the city last week, the displaced Roma families have now taken over a different location in Nice with the help of the Right to Housing Association, and Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi is far from happy with the new arrangement. Read more … Gypsies refuse to leave Nice
01.06.2013
France: The Republic has been labelled as Europe's biggest user of cannabis, while cocaine consumption is on the rise
France has emerged as Europe's biggest fans of cannabis, according to a report by French drugs watchdog OFDT. Cocaine is also becoming increasingly popular in the Republic, while cigarettes continue to be a national pastime despite rising prices and indoor smoking bans. The OFDT has pointed to the French youth as the biggest concern, with nearly a quarter of 16-year-olds claiming to light up on a daily basis. Read more … France crowned as Europe's leading cannabis consumer
31.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Over 30 people were squatting on the rue Beaumont premises in dangerous living conditions
Roma families were evacuated yesterday from the rue Beaumont squat. Following makeshift stove explosions and local tensions, the premises has long been the target of Mayor Christian Estrosi's attention, while social workers and humanitarian organisations try to find solutions for the newly homeless group.
Read more … Rue Beaumont squat evacuated peacefully
31.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Maison de la Russie claims the actor will be attending an up and coming Russian film festival
Rumours have begun to circulate the Internet that notorious French actor Gérard Depardieu could be set to return to his country of birth this June to attend the first ever edition of a Russian film festival in Nice. Read more … Could Depardieu be heading back down south?
31.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Alpes Maritimes tops both regional and national averages in terms of joblessness
Far from escaping the employment crisis, the Alpes Maritimes has surpassed both regional and national rates of decline. The number of jobhunters in the A.M. has surged by two per cent in the space of one month and a shocking 12 per cent within just one year.Read more … Local unemployment climbs 12 per cent in just 12 months
31.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The search is on for Caucasian men and women hoping to star in Woody Allen's latest film
Legendary silver screen director Woody Allen is looking for extras to star in his latest production, which is to be shot in the Riviera this summer. Male and female applicants are being asked to sacrifice their long tresses in a bid to participate in Allen’s up and coming period film. Read more … Calling all extras!
31.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The multinational company will be taking over the old premises of an Italian cafe and famous nightclub
The city of Nice is the latest addition to the long list of conquered territory for the Hard Rock Café chain. A new restaurant will be opened this October on the Promenade des Anglais, bringing the brand’s troop count across the world to 176. Read more … Hard Rock Café to open in Nice
