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Runway error confirmed in Nice Airport near‑miss as government pledges tighter control tower rules
“The aircraft was 10 feet above the ground and therefore from the easyJet aircraft when the go-around was initiated,” wrote investigators.
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Full steam ahead at Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, the super-luxury cruise line based in Monaco, has taken delivery of Silver Moon - the ninth vessel in its fleet. Meanwhile, Silver Dawn is set to be delivered in 2021.
'Twinning' Monaco and Dolceacqua
Tourism and business ties between the Italian village of Dolceacqua and Monaco are set to be strengthened if municipal efforts to ‘twin’ the two are realised.
Rapid tests and lockdown rules at Nice Airport
Passengers going into and out of Nice airport must once again prove they have a legitimate need to travel. Meanwhile, rapid Covid testing is now available for travellers from certain routes.
Italy introduces restrictions and closures
Neighbouring Italy is the latest country to reinforce strict new measures for bars, restaurants and public gatherings in a last-ditch effort to avoid a national lockdown.
Rapid test available at airport by end of month
Rapid antigen Covid tests will be rolled out at French airports from Monday including the Nice Côte d’Azur, which has seen passenger numbers plummet by two-thirds this year.
Thello to end Monaco-Milan service
Italian rail service Thello has announced the end of service between Milan and Marseilles in 2021 due, in part, to reduced passenger numbers since the onset of the Covid crisis.