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THE FRENCH RIVIERA'S ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWS MAGAZINE
THE FRENCH RIVIERA'S ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWS MAGAZINE

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'Happy for men to take French Open night sessions,' says Gauff
The Local
'Happy for men to take French Open night sessions,' says Gauff Coco Gauff shrugged off French Open night sessions being monopolised by men, claiming it's a not a "hotspot" for women players.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Monaco mourns the death of Albert Croesi Prince Albert has paid tribute to long-running member of his government Albert Croesi, who passed away suddenly on Friday night, commending his “unfailing devotion to the Principality of Monaco”.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Monaco celebrates Pride month More than 100 representatives of the Monaco government, the National Counsel, business and the local community celebrated Monaco Pride at an event on Thursday 1st June at the Novotel Hotel.
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The 90-day rule, ID cards and second-home hotspots: 6 essential articles for life in France
The Local
The 90-day rule, ID cards and second-home hotspots: 6 essential articles for life in France Why the 90-day rule can't be beaten, France's second-home hotspots, ID cards and residency rules, and the actual French for terms with the word French - our must-reads this week cover a lot of ground
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Are these the 10 best swimming pools in Paris?
The Local
Are these the 10 best swimming pools in Paris? Where is the best public swimming pool in Paris? Well, a recent book may have the answer. If you are keen swimmer then read on.
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OPINION: There is no chance of a sensible debate on the French government's immigration bill
The Local
OPINION: There is no chance of a sensible debate on the French government's immigration bill Immigration - like pensions - is a subject which in France anaesthetises balance and common-sense, writes John Lichfield, which explains why the government's new immigration bill is becoming virtually the new definition of a mountain out of a molehill.
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Mythbuster: Can you really 'cheat' the Schengen 90-day rule?
The Local
Mythbuster: Can you really 'cheat' the Schengen 90-day rule? It's human nature to look for a loophole, shortcut or workaround to the rules, but most of the advertised 'dodges' to the EU's 90-day rule are nothing of the sort.
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Le Pen’s far right served as mouthpiece for the Kremlin, says French parliamentary report
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Le Pen’s far right served as mouthpiece for the Kremlin, says French parliamentary report Dogged by accusations of proximity to the Kremlin, Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party had hoped to clear its name by setting up a parliamentary inquiry to investigate foreign interference in French politics. But a draft report on the committee’s findings, which was leaked to the press this week, shows the move backfired...
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5 things to do in Paris on Mother’s Day
The Local
5 things to do in Paris on Mother’s Day Mother's Day in France falls on June 4th, here Lost in Frenchlation's Sequoia Alonso offers her five top tips for ways to celebrate in Paris.
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Top US general awarded France's highest military honours
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Top US general awarded France's highest military honours French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded France's highest medal of honour to the US Joint Chiefs chairman, Gen. Mark Milley, for his role in coordinating support for Ukraine and for his more than 40-year military career spent in defence of democracy.
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Why France's Champagne lawyers are feared across the world
The Local
Why France's Champagne lawyers are feared across the world Ordering the destruction of 2,000 cans of American beer is just the latest example of the work of the feared French Champagne industry lawyers - who take the protection of France's most famous sparking wine extremely seriously.
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PODCAST: The rising costs of second homes in France and how Franco-Irish ties have strengthened since Brexit
The Local
PODCAST: The rising costs of second homes in France and how Franco-Irish ties have strengthened since Brexit The Talking France podcast is back with an episode that moves from the rise of the French far-right to 'Champagne wars' between France and the US, train tickets to Ireland, ID for foreigners and why there are so many second homes in France.
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Inside France: Champagne, spritzes and why French admin always wins
The Local
Inside France: Champagne, spritzes and why French admin always wins From proposed new rules on healthcare for foreigners to (more) strikes, Champagne wars and why there are no loopholes when it comes to French admin, our weekly newsletter Inside France looks at what we have been talking about in France this week.
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France avoid S&P credit downgrade but concerns persist
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
France avoid S&P credit downgrade but concerns persist France managed to avoid a fresh credit downgrade from a leading rating agency on Friday, despite mounting concern over the country's surging national debt.
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French minister Olivier Dussopt to face court over alleged favouritism
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
French minister Olivier Dussopt to face court over alleged favouritism French Employment Minister Olivier Dussopt - who has played a key role in President Emmanuel Macron's decision to push through an unpopular change to the pension system - will face a court hearing in November over allegations of favouritism, France's financial prosecutor said on Friday.
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French debt in spotlight as ratings agencies sound alarm
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
French debt in spotlight as ratings agencies sound alarm France's surging national debt is causing increasing alarm with the country risking a fresh warning on Friday over its credit rating after a downgrade.
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France to sell Russian oligarch's Riviera chateau
The Local
France to sell Russian oligarch's Riviera chateau French authorities have put up for sale a luxurious multi-million-euro chateau seized from the Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky who died in 2013 and was a sworn opponent of President Vladimir Putin, the agency handling confiscated assets said on Friday.
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Olympics prep means travel trouble for Paris commuters this summer
The Local
Olympics prep means travel trouble for Paris commuters this summer A summer of discontent and delays is in store for anyone using the Metro or RER services in Paris, as the capital steps up preparations for next year's Olympics.
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9 tips to keep your French home cool without using air conditioning
The Local
9 tips to keep your French home cool without using air conditioning As summer kicks off in France, temperatures are starting to rise - whether you want to avoid air conditioning for environmental reasons or if your place simply isn't equipped with it, here's how to stay cool this summer without AC.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
France to boost its hospitality sector with new recruitment project For several years, France has battled with shortages of seasonal workers, particularly in the hospitality sector. Now the government is looking at ways to make these jobs more attractive, and to lead employees towards more stable and secure futures.  
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Why France is facing a 'property crisis'
The Local
Why France is facing a 'property crisis' House-building in France has dropped to levels not seen since 2010, meanwhile prospective buyers face prohibitively expensive mortgages. Here's why industry experts are calling it a 'housing crisis'.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
The story behind the winning image: “Forest elephants are collateral damage to the global mining industry” A photograph highlighting the heart-breaking impact of human greed on the existence of African forest elephants has taken out top prize in the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Environmental Photography Awards. Here are the other winners and finalists.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
The family-focused events you need to know about this summer Monaco’s town hall has released its jam-packed list of events and happenings for the summer season, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Women of Monaco Lunch: bringing together extraordinary women from different backgrounds who share the same ideas The sixth edition of the Women of Monaco Lunch is taking place on 13th June at the Hôtel Hermitage in support of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, and featuring collections from the Akris fashion house.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Gourmet: Nobu founder heading to Monaco for one exclusive weekend Meet, greet and eat: that’s the concept for the upcoming visit of Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, the man who created the global Nobu brand, to the restaurant that bears his name at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo. 
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Everything you need to know about Monaco’s new Green Shift Festival A brand new eco event is coming to Monaco this June. Here’s what you need to know about the Prince Albert II Foundation’s Green Shift Festival.  
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Football: European football on the line as Monaco approach “decisive” final match AS Monaco's destiny is no longer in their own hands, but the club still believe in securing European football for next season heading into the final game of the Ligue 1 campaign.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
SBM doubles operating profit in 12 months to reach €72 million Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) has achieved its most profitable year to date, pulling in almost €670 million in turnover during the last financial year and achieving a record €72 million in profit.
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French NGOs sue government over alleged negligence in pesticide regulation
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
French NGOs sue government over alleged negligence in pesticide regulation A coalition of French environmental charities on Thursday accused the French state of negligence in regulating the use of pesticides, in a landmark legal case.
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French parliament expected to pass law regulating 'jungle' of social media influencers
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
French parliament expected to pass law regulating 'jungle' of social media influencers The upper house Senate of France's parliament was Thursday due to pass a law that will better regulate social media influencers by limiting and regulating their ability to endorse products and encourage betting.
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PSG manager confirms Messi's last match for club this weekend
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
PSG manager confirms Messi's last match for club this weekend Lionel Messi arrived two years ago wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with ”Ici C’est Paris” (This Is Paris) — a favorite cry among Paris Saint-Germain fans — and to chants of “Messi! Messi! Messi!"
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Macron says Putin has jolted NATO awake at security summit
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Macron says Putin has jolted NATO awake at security summit French President Emmanuel Macron said at a security conference in the Slovakian capital on Wednesday that his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin had jolted NATO awake by invading Ukraine last year. Macron also called on the West to offer Ukraine "tangible and credible" security guarantees as it battles the Russian...
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