French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 11 to 17/02

Evening News Update Friday 15 February

A rally was held on the Place Garibaldi in Nice today, organised by the Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi Evening News Update Friday 15 February Read More

15/02/2019

French and Riviera News Friday 15th February 2019

According to a report published by his lawyer, Maxime Nicolle, also known as Fly Rider, and a main figure of the yellow vest movement has filed a complaint for "threats" and "going against the freedom to demonstrate". French and Riviera News Friday 15th February 2019 Read More

15/02/2019

Evening News Update Thursday 14 February

Authorities have confirmed that tear gas was deployed on a train on the Riviera this morning. Evening News Update Thursday 14 February Read More

14/02/2019

French and Riviera News Thursday 14th February 2019

Local media has reported that police in Nice have recently been equipped with LBD’s or better known under their brand name as “Flash-Balls”. French and Riviera News Thursday 14th February 2019 Read More

14/02/2019

Evening News Update Wednesday 13 February

The body of a man has been discovered on the Cap de Nice this morning. Evening News Update Wednesday 13 February Read More

13/02/2019

French and Riviera News Wednesday 13th February 2019

The mayor of St-Raphael, Frédéric Masquelier, has appealed for action to help save hospitals in the Var region. French and Riviera News Wednesday 13th February 2019 Read More

13/02/2019

Evening News Update Tuesday 12 February

An explosion has taken place at a pizza restaurant in Grasse this evening Evening News Update Tuesday 12 February Read More

12/02/2019

Flu epidemic

As the flu epidemic continues in our region medical emergency services have said that the number of calls received have doubled over the last 10 days. Flu epidemic Read More

12/02/2019

French flag in classrooms

French MP’s have voted for an amendment which was presented by Eric Ciotti which would make it mandatory to have the French flag in all classrooms. French flag in classrooms Read More

12/02/2019

French and Riviera News Tuesday 12th February 2019

French health authorities have warned of a surge in measles cases at the Val-Thorens ski resort. French and Riviera News Tuesday 12th February 2019 Read More

12/02/2019

Evening News Update Monday 11 February

Driving instructors across France have been taking strike action today with an "operation escargot" taking place in our region Evening News Update Monday 11 February Read More

11/02/2019

Summer Olympics 2024

According to reports discussions are under way to allow breakdancing, surfing, climbing and skateboarding to be part of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Summer Olympics 2024 Read More

11/02/2019

Submarine deal

Australia and French shipbuilding firm Naval Group have signed a deal worth 31 billion euros to build 12 state of the art submarines Submarine deal Read More

11/02/2019

National strike action by driving instructors

Driving instructors across France have announced strike action today with an "operation escargot" taking place in the region. National strike action by driving instructors Read More

11/02/2019

French and Riviera News Monday 11th February 2019

Yellow vest protestors have demonstrated in the region. Protestors attempted to block the pay toll of the A8 motorway at La Turbie on Saturday as one of the movements “leaders” Maxime Nicolle accompanied fellow protestors who had planned to block the road to Ventimigila. French and Riviera News Monday 11th February 2019 Read More

11/02/2019