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Héli Air Monaco to introduce electric aircraft on Riviera routes
The operator has signed an agreement for Vertical Aerospace’s Valo eVTOL, targeting zero-emission flights between Monaco, Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez from 2028.
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Heavy snowfall and unstable snowpack prompt orange avalanche alert for Southern Alps
Authorities have issued an orange avalanche alert for the Southern Alps, warning of a high avalanche risk due to unstable snow conditions following recent heavy snowfall.
France welcomed over 100 million visitors in 2024, an “unprecedented” year for tourism
France retained its title as the world's most popular global destination in 2024, welcoming more than 100 million visitors and generating a record €71 billion in revenue, driven by major events...
Mayor of Nice calls for ban on cruise ships from this summer
Christian Estrosi has announced plans to ban large cruise ships from docking along the coastline of the Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur this summer, following Venice's example in a bid to preserve the...
Nice Airport set new record for passenger numbers in 2024 while slashing emissions
2024 marked a record-breaking year for Nice Airport, with 14.7 million passengers passing through its two commercial terminals and the travel hub achieving a remarkable 95% reduction in direct...
AS Monaco v Aston Villa: parking and travel advice for Champions League match
Monaco is gearing up for a busy night next Tuesday, with both the Aston Villa Champions League game and the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival's gala evening due to take place in the Fontvieille area.
Nice among top 20 most congested cities in France
Despite being France's fifth-largest city by population, Nice ranks as the 18th most congested city in the country, with commuters spending an average of 32 hours in traffic in 2024—far less than...
