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06.07.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Nice 100% Sport returns this year with a month of tournaments and activities for all ages

Nice 100% Sport strikes again

With Wimbledon well under way and every day a step closer to the upcoming Olympics, watching the winners, losers, last-minute turnarounds and missed opportunites through a television screen might seem a meager second best compared to the real thing. Well fear not, Nice 100% sport is returning this summer with a whole month full of tournaments and activites to satisfy your sporting needs. From boxing to beach rugby, you'll find the atmosphere you're looking for at Forum Jaques Médecin. Read more … Nice 100% Sport strikes again

05.07.2012 0

Sport: Elie Baup takes control of Marseille as Didier Deschamps becomes favourite for France job

Elie Baup succeeds Deschamps as new manager of Olympique de Marseille

As the whistle blows on Didier Deschamps three year spell at Olympique de Marseille, 57-year-old Elie Baup, who led Bordeaux to the league title in 1999, was confirmed yesterday as his replacement. Read more … Elie Baup succeeds Deschamps as new manager of Olympique de Marseille

09.05.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: The Nice will begin at the end of this month

The Nice Open 2012

The Nice Open is back again this year, welcoming a host of dynamic tennis matches from 28 different tennis players. Not only will it stand out as an exciting tournament, it will also show that sport can be very eco-friendly as well.

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Three diferent sporting events will be taking place this weekend in the Cote D'Azur

It's all about sport this weekend

It's an action-packed weekend on the Côte d'Azur, with three different sporting events organised across the region. If you are not up to participating, then head to the sidelines and enjoy the show, as participants complete a series of gruelling challenges that push everyone's abilities to the limit.

08.03.2012 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: The Paris-Nice comes to a close on Sunday 11th March 2012

Paris – Nice reaches an end this weekend

After eight days of arduous bike riding throughout the picturesque regions of France, the closing stage of the mythic Paris-Nice cycling race will take place this Sunday in the centre of Nice.

06.02.2012 0

France: Contador loses 2010 Tour title

Alberto Contador given two year ban

Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has been stripped of his 2010 victory title today and given a two-year ban by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

01.02.2012 0

Monaco: Simone controversy

Racial slur threatens AS Monaco

AS Monaco's ex-AC Milan player-turned-coach, Marco Simone, could face six months in prison following accusations of racial abuse.

24.01.2012 0

Ski special: There’s more to the snow season than just strapping on some ski boots

New adventures on the slopes

There are many adventures to be had on the slopes, from sledding with dogs to climbing frozen waterfalls. This month The Riviera Times guides you around the Alps, revealing all that is on offer in the most serene of environments.

02.12.2011 0

Monaco: Could Monaco's flagship be in danger of third division relegation?

Football team in free fall

It was one of the greatest moments in Ludovic Giuly's long career: the finals of the UEFA Champions League on 26th May 2004 when AS Monaco played José Morinho's FC Porto in the Gelsenkirchen stadium. The Red and Whites had beaten two giants, Real Madrid and Chelsea, on their way to the top and although they lost 0-3 at that last hurdle to European championship glory, Guily was rewarded with a move to FC Barcelona.

Read more … Football team in free fall

26.11.2011 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Antibes' basketball team gets a boost in time for new stadium

Allez hop, Alley-oop!

The appointment of new coach Julien Espinosa for Antibes' professional basketball team - Olympique Antibes Juan-les-Pins Côte d'Azur (OAJLP) - is expected to create a winning squad by the time they move to a new stadium in 2013.

Local Top Stories

A path to the future

Boulevard Victor Hugo will become a test centre for a new initiative to connect the city of Nice with new technology. 200 modern sensors have been installed along the paths of the road, which will use Wi-Fi to locate parking spaces, test air quality and detect noise pollution. The initiative is the first of its kind in the world, and aims to save both energy and money.Read more … A path to the future

Beach closures in Saint Laurent du Var

Four beaches in Saint Laurent du Var have now been closed to swimmers as a preventive measure following concerns about poor water quality. It’s not the first time this stretch of coastline has enforced a ban on swimming, with the beaches only having recently reopened following a fortnight of closures in May.Read more … Beach closures in Saint Laurent du Var

Grasse police end inquiry into fictional kidnapping

Police in Grasse have backtracked on an investigation into the disappearance of a teenage girl, after it emerged that their witness fabricated the entire story. The 22-year-old man, who was the only witness to come forward, had claimed that he saw the abduction of a girl aged 14 or 15 on Saturday night. However, investigators performed a U-turn after CCTV footage of the scene showed nothing to suggest a kidnapping. Read more … Grasse police end inquiry into fictional kidnapping

Event News

Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process

Carfax Education Monaco is giving a talk entitled 'Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process' at the CREM (Cercle des Résidents Etrangers de Monaco) on Thursday 15th November at 7pm. Read more … Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process

Rencontre de Jardins luxury garden fair

We all want the perfect garden, a place where we can forget the world and enjoy the great outdoors. The problem is we often don't know how to get this perfect garden, nor how to realise it! This September allow yourself to be inspired and educated at the most luxurious and stylish of garden shows.Read more … Rencontre de Jardins luxury garden fair

It's a busy weekend ahead

Feed your mind, body and soul this weekend as the Riviera plays host to a range of different events and festivals that are sure to put a smile on your face. Add a touch of culture to your beach days or perhaps even a splash of sport. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, temperatures look set to stay in the 30s so get out of the house and into the glorious summer sunshine!Read more … It's a busy weekend ahead

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