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‘Block Everything’ protest set to go ahead on 10th September despite fall of French PM
The ousting of François Bayrou has done little to slow calls for mass mobilisation on 10th September, with strikes, travel disruption and demonstrations expected across France.
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Storm Leslie: 32 Alpes-Maritimes towns and cities declared natural disaster areas
In the aftermath of Storm Leslie, which struck Monaco and the south of France in mid-October, the French government has declared a state of natural disaster in 32 towns and cities across the...
Prince Albert II celebrates restoration of historic monuments damaged by Storm Alex
Set amidst the beautiful mountain landscape, the 16th-century Saint-Pons Church and Presbytery in Marie and the iconic bell tower of the Saint-Michel Church in Venanson—both damaged by Storm Alex...
Walker loses leg after being shot by hunter in the Var
A 38-year-old father has had his leg amputated after being mistakenly shot by an 82-year-old hunter on a wild boar chase near Bormes-les-Mimosas in the Var.
Registrations open for Monaco Artificial Intelligence Conference
The Novotel Monte-Carlo is set to host the first Monaco Artificial Intelligence Conference later this month, bringing together AI experts, policymakers and technology innovators for a day of...
Domestic violence surges in France in 2023: PACA among hardest-hit regions
A recent report reveals that domestic violence has risen by 10% in 2023, with police and gendarmerie services recording 271,000 victims across the country. The PACA region ranks as the sixth highest...
Les Enfants de Frankie: latest round of initiatives supporting kids in need
Over the past two weeks, local charity Les Enfants de Frankie has been involved in a series of initiatives to support children in need, particularly those facing illness or social challenges.
