Var (10)
31.01.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: More snow forecast for this evening
After the region was put on orange weather alert this morning, the Siberian cold front "Cooper" has showered the Riviera with heavy snowfall, as well as disrupting bus services and forcing dozens of schools to close. Here’s an update of the situation this afternoon… Read more … Snow update
31.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Weather alert across the department
The Siberian cold front "Cooper" is bringing extreme weather conditions to the Riviera. The Alpes-Maritimes and Var have been put on orange alert with up to 40 centimetres of snow predicted to hit today.Read more … Snow forecast today in Riviera
09.01.2012
Provence & Côte d’Azur: A57 went topsy-turvy over the weekend
An 84-year-old man was found driving the wrong way down the A57 motorway on the weekend, causing much confusion among drivers. No one was hurt in the incident, and the man was allowed to keep his license.Read more … Elderly man drives wrong way up highway
09.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: 300,000 women affected
The PIP-implant scandal is consuming headlines across the globe as new evidence and speculation continues to emerge, with mixed messages from different governments and media. Fuelling the fire is a leaked document showing the company knowingly concealed evidence and was aware of the dangers long before it went bust.Read more … PIP scandal rages amid mixed information
06.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Watch your speed!
New motorway speed limits are set to hit the Var in a bid to reduce road accidents, congestion, and pollution, dropping to as low as 90 kilometres in some areas. Read more … New speed limits
16.12.2011
Provence & Côte: Strong waves expected in the Var this afternoon
The Prefect of the Var has put the region on moderate warning this afternoon with strong waves expected along the west coastline.Read more … Var weather warning
14.12.2011
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Safety measures are in place for residents of Six-Fours
Bomb disposal experts have neutralised a 250-kilogramme bomb today in Brusc. The World War II relic was discovered by builders at a retirement home construction site on 5th December. Read more … Bomb relic neutralised disposal
07.12.2011
Provence & Côte d’Azur: So what happens next?
Striking back against unemployment for those affected by the devastating November floods, the Prefect of the Var has announced a comprehensive flood recovery package. In this article, The Riviera Times takes a closer look at the financial aftermath of the recent storms and how the region is trying to come back strong.Read more … Floods: One month after the devastation
06.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The World War treasure looks to be diffused at the weekend
Exciting news for history buffs, with a 250-kilogramme World War II bomb recovered by builders at a retirement home construction site in the Var yesterday morning. Read more … Workers discover World War II bomb
30.11.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Protesters say they're being gagged
Protesters have forced the cancellation of two public meetings in recent days near Toulon, organised to find the best route for a new high-speed rail line. Opponents to the LGV say they are being “muzzled”, while authorities argue it was for everyone’s safety.Read more … LGV consultation cancelled
