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25.07.2011 0

Italian Riviera: This month's My Village has its own currency, stamps, and motto - "sit in the shade"

Delightfully anarchic Seborga

Mark Dezzani

The RT recently set off for the Principality of Seborga to meet the Englishman, broadcaster and journalist Mark Dezzani. This small Italian hilltop village lies north of Bordighera, an easy train and two bus journeys from Nice.Read more …

30.11.2009 0

Italian Riviera: Giorgio 1st loses long battle against illness

Seborga mourns death of Prince

The tiny Principality of Seborga is mourning the loss of its most famous son, HSH Prince Giorgio 1st, who has died after a long illness. Perched in the hills above Bordighera in Italy, Seborga has been fighting to have its independent status recognised by Italy.Read more …

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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 fu

Cold snap set to continue

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 …

Fifth man arrested over jewellery death

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 …

Toll increases start tomorrow

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 …

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