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22.12.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Users turn off their engines as self-service car system closes

'Auto-partage' closes in Antibes

There's disappointing news for subscribers of the eco-friendly car company 'Cité vu' after the shock announcement of the closure of their self-service electronic car program in Antibes. Read more … 'Auto-partage' closes in Antibes

20.09.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Cash machine theft exposed

ATM thieves in Antibes caught on camera

One of the ATM thiefs was arrested last week

Three middle-aged Eastern European men have been caught red-handed hijacking cash machines in Antibes and Vallauris using iron bar devices. Read more … ATM thieves in Antibes caught on camera

15.07.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Rotting carcass of a dolphin discovered on the sand in Antibes

Unpleasant surprise greets beach goers

An unpleasant site greeted sun seekers on the Ponteil beach in Antibes, yesterday. Walking along the shore, tourists came across a two-meter long and 250 kilo body of a dolphin. Read more … Unpleasant surprise greets beach goers

01.07.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Mayor of Antibes gets cabinet role in latest Sarkozy reshuffle

Leonetti named minister for European affairs

The mayor of Antibes, Jean Leonetti has been nominated the minister for European affairs following Nicolas Sarkozy’s fourth cabinet reshuffle in ten months.Read more … Leonetti named minister for European affairs

07.06.2011 2

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Is the French press caged in by an over-restraining privacy law?

The media war over privacy

The case of the former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who last month was arrested and charged in New York on several counts, including attempted rape and sexual assault, has sparked a fierce debate amongst the world’s media.Read more … The media war over privacy

30.05.2011 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Police continue investigations into a fire that broke out on four boats in the Antibes region

Fate of four burnt yachts still up in air

The wreck of a sailing yacht that was destroyed in a massive blaze on Saturday, still sits half-submerged at the Camille Rayon port in Golfe-Juan.Read more … Fate of four burnt yachts still up in air

26.05.2011 1

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Estrosi tells National Assembly he fears the rise in crime in Nice is caused by Tunisian convicts

Ministers stall on immigration issue

As the G8 leaders meet in Deauville today to approve a multi-billion dollars aid package for pro-democracy movements across the Arab world, the Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, has rekindled concern about the overwhelming number of illegal immigrants in the region and just over the Italian border.Read more … Ministers stall on immigration issue

18.04.2011 7

Provence & Côte d’Azur: long awaited new addition makes a big splash at Marineland Antibes

Ten years in the making: a killer whale finally gives birth

A 9-year-old orca (killer whale) has given birth to what is believed to be the first whale calf conceived in Europe by artificial insemination. Read more … Ten years in the making: a killer whale finally gives birth

09.04.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Nice signs long-awaited bill, creating awareness and promising better protection for marine life

Charter to save Côte's endangered flippers

The sea around the Provence Côte d'Azur region, have become the latest waters in France to be protected thanks to new international powers granted by the United Nations. Read more … Charter to save Côte's endangered flippers

05.03.2011 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Discounted insurance policies for women at the wheel set to end next year

Lady drivers up in arms on decision to scrap policy discounts

Women drivers will no longer enjoy lower premiums on insurance policies, as judges in the European Court of Justice decided on 1st of March that basing premiums on the sex of the applicant is against EU equality laws.Read more … Lady drivers up in arms on decision to scrap policy discounts

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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 … Cold snap set to continue

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 … Fifth man arrested over jewellery death

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 … Toll increases start tomorrow

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