25.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: One in five French children is now overweight
Parents in France be warned. A recent study by ASEF has suggested that the ever prevalent British and American influence over diet is causing rising obesity among French children, backed up by the surprise statistic that one in five French kids is now overweight. They still know the difference between their carrots and their pears but sugary meals are making their way onto French tabletops, with a growing popularity.Read more … You are what you eat
24.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Variety is on the agenda for the final days of Cannes Film Festival
This year's Cannes Film Festival is likely to go down in history for its diamond heists, plunging necklines and, as day eight and nine revealed, its sense of mystery. With just two days to go until the closing ceremony, a clear frontrunner for the prized Palme d'Or is yet to emerge. Will family-friendly Steven Spielberg play it safe with Nebraska? Or is Abdellatif Kechiche's lesbian romance in line for the trophy?Read more … Cannes 2013: plunging necklines and lesbian romance
24.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: A man has been remanded in custody for murdering his grandmother and eating parts of her corpse
A self-confessed cannibal has been arrested in Nice for murdering his grandmother and dismembering her corpse. Questioned by police as to the pensioner's whereabouts, the suspect calmly directed them to the fridge where a sickening discovery was made. Read more … Local admits to eating own grandmother
24.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The British airline earned top place for the first time at the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Embroiled in a merciless commercial battle with Air France, easyJet has now gained the upper hand and first place on Nice runways. The international airport welcomed over 250,000 easyJet passengers last month alone, more than the national airline.Read more … EasyJet overtakes Air France
24.05.2013
Cannes 2013: Film Festival becomes the set of a second high end jewellery robbery
Yet another Swiss jeweller has been the victim of some very sticky fingers in the French Riviera. In less than a week, two highly prized pieces have been reported missing and this time, prestigious brand de Grisogono claims that a rose gold necklace worth two million euros has mysteriously vanished into thin air, despite heavy security.Read more … Diamond necklace vanishes into thin air
24.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Around 20 people remained on the site on Tuesday but left once the demolition crew arrived
Roma families, evicted from Nice and Saint Laurent du Var, have moved just a few kilometres and settled once again on the banks of the Var river, in Gilette. Local police and residents have expressed their concerns as the families are again smack in the middle of a flooding danger zone. Read more … Roma evictees move downriver to… the Var river
23.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The world's A-list is converging on Cap d'Antibes ahead of the famous amfAR AIDS gala
Models, actors and designers alike are pouring in to the exclusive Hotel Eden Roc on Cap d’Antibes today ahead of a night of pure glitz and glamour. Over the last two decades, the annual amfAR benefit gala for AIDS research has become synonymous with the famous Cannes Film Festival and tonight, the worlds of celebrity and charity will collide once more. Read more … Glitz and glamour expected at the amfAR gala tonight
23.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Just 26 euros to purchase a ticket to two concerts from some of blues biggest names
For two days of pure blues heaven, don’t miss ‘The Blues Sessions’ in Nice. International jazz musicians, including legend Tom Principato and revelation Fred Chapellier, will play live on the B Spot stage.Read more … Live blues sessions with international artists
23.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Ministry brings in IGAS for new inquiry
The Sainte Marie psychiatric hospital in Nice is facing renewed drama this year as the French ministry for health and social welfare calls for another inquiry into the private establishment. Having struggled with a slashed financial budget and staff cuts over the last few years, Sainte Marie is now up against further difficulties as doctors abandon their posts amidst claims that the extra pressure and restructuring plans are putting patients at risk. Read more … Psychiatric hospital back under inquiry
23.05.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi is among those opposing the foreign vote
While François Hollande’s proposal to deliver non-EU residents the vote was a cornerstone of his presidential campaign, the Socialist leader has backtracked considerably since then. In his 2nd year 'offensive' speech, he admitted that the issue won’t even reach parliament until after the next local elections in 2014. Read more … Hollande leaves the foreign vote out in the cold
