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Seven killed in apartment fire in Nice: Monaco sends support to families

Prince Albert II has sent his condolences after a violent apartment fire in Nice claimed the lives seven people, including three children, in the early hours of Thursday. Police are investigating...

Tour de France: Roads and car parks in Monaco to be closed en masse on 21st July

Ahead of the Tour de France’s much-awaited arrival in the Principality of Monaco this weekend, local authorities have released a breakdown of the roads, car parks and other public services that...

Èze villagers up in arms over mass street closures during Tour de France

In order to maintain security and the safety of the Tour de France's competing cyclists, the village will be entirely cut off to passing traffic on 21st July, and locals are not happy about it.  

Where to watch the Art en Ciel: Monaco’s annual fireworks competition

From the top of the Oceanographic Museum with cocktails to the port with a pint, discover the best spots to watch Monaco's Art en Ciel International Fireworks Competition, an annual tradition in the...

Drowsiness detectors and speed adapters among mandatory safety features for new EU cars

The EU anticipates that these new safety measures will save more than 25,000 lives and prevent around 140,000 serious injuries by the year 2038. 

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Housing crisis: Nice to crack down on short-term holiday rentals

The Municipal Council of Nice has unanimously voted to tighten regulations on short-term furnished accommodations in an effort to alleviate pressure on the local housing market.