Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at
7:09 pm
Weather alert issued in Alpes-Maritimes
rivieratimes.com says: The Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes has issued a weather warning for today. Residents should take caution close to the coast. Access to some coastal paths is prohibited due to strong winds and the high waves they cause.
Weather alert again today in Alpes-Maritimes
rivieratimes.com says: Following yesterday’s alert the Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes has again issued a weather alert for today.
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at
10:27 pm
Nice-Paris TGV fast train accident
rivieratimes.com says: This morning’s TGV n°6172 and the TGV n°2902, which left Nice is currently stopped between Aix-en-Provence and Avignon due to a person being hit at 9.20am.
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at
10:19 pm
Montessori open day opportunity
rivieratimes.com says: The region’s only bi-lingual Montessori school, Les Calibris, is having an open day on Saturday 27th February. During the day two debates are planned to discuss the benefits of this method of education which focuses on harnessing the potential of a child.
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at
10:16 pm
To catch a swindler and a swine
rivieratimes.com says: The Riviera Times have joined the hunt for a dangerous criminal, convicted of fraud in the UK and wanted under a European arrest warrant. Since 2008, Mogens Hauschildt, 68, has been on the run with one million pounds belonging to 87-year-old widow, Pamela Schutzmann.
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at
10:09 pm
Provence weather – how quickly does it change?
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We are indebted to Pierre Jolivar – who is probably the most professional, courteous and organised pool man in Provence for this wonderful before and after picture - taken in a single 24 hour period:
That bottle of rose got a severe chilling, it seems.
Big offensive against tiny foe
rivieratimes.com says: The Mayor of St Martin-Vésubie and Member of the European Parliament has launched a working party to fight an insidious invasion that is destroying the French Riviera’s palm trees.
Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at
10:08 pm
French Riviera paralysed by snow
rivieratimes.com says: It must surely be the first time in its 26-year history that the Primo Cup, which usually launches the Mediterranean regatta season in balmy spring-like conditions, has had to be halted because of the white stuff. Across the Alpes-Maritimes via Monaco and as far west as the Var, the French Riviera was literally paralysed by snow yesterday.
Monday, February 8th, 2010 at
10:05 pm
Appeal by Earl of Shaftesbury’s wife rejected
rivieratimes.com says: The estranged wife of Lord Shaftesbury who was convicted of plotting his murder in November 2004 has had her appeal rejected by the courts, and will serve out a 20 year sentence.
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at
9:10 pm
Escota toll hike for south of France from Feb 1st
rivieratimes.com says: Anyone using the motorway on a regular basis will feel the pinch of a twenty cents increase on tolls from next month. The stretch of autoroute along the Riviera is already the most expensive in France for drivers.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at
9:05 pm
Russian victory over Nice cathedral
rivieratimes.com says: After a three-year legal battle over who owns the beautiful Russian Orthodox cathedral in Nice, the courts have come down on the side of the Russian state.
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at
8:44 pm
Russian victory over Nice cathedral
rivieratimes.com says: After a three-year legal battle over who owns the beautiful Russian Orthodox cathedral in Nice, the courts have come down on the side of the Russian state.
