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

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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
A guide to Ventimiglia’s new dining and leisure scene Ventimiglia has undergone a major transformation with the opening of Cala del Forte, and the new marina has established the coastal Italian town as a hub of culinary delights and leisure activities that complement its famous farmers markets and diverse shopping options.
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‘The far right drummed up a militia’: French extremists seize on teen’s murder to stoke violence
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
‘The far right drummed up a militia’: French extremists seize on teen’s murder to stoke violence It all started with the tragic death of a teenage boy attending a village dance in southern France. Although the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, members of France’s ultra-right immediately blamed it on “anti-French” sentiment, descending on the region en masse to avenge his death.
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Young French-Israeli hostages suffering 'psychological shock' after captivity
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Young French-Israeli hostages suffering 'psychological shock' after captivity French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told French broadcaster RTL that the hostages freed by Hamas were physically well but suffering "psychological shock" after their long captivity.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
“Leave and Take” libraries launched in Monaco As part of efforts to promote the reduction of waste, the Mairie has opened the first of a series of municipal libraries featuring books donated in the Principality.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Scouts and Guides join with Prince Albert to plant trees at reforestation site in La Turbie To dually mark the centenaries of Prince Rainier III and the existence of the Scouts and Guides in Monaco, 100 native trees were planted on a parcel of land in La Turbie over the weekend by the association, which was joined in its endeavour by Prince Albert and Princess Stéphanie.
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France to ban smoking on beaches and close to schools
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
France to ban smoking on beaches and close to schools The French government said on Tuesday it would ban smoking on all the country's beaches, in public parks and forests and near schools, while the price of cigarettes will rise to unprecedented levels. 
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Invisible disabilities in France: A silent struggle
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Invisible disabilities in France: A silent struggle More than a fifth of the French population is disabled. But for 80 percent of them, it doesn't show. Whether to disclose it or not is a delicate choice, given that disability is the leading cause of discrimination in France. Our team went to meet teenager Marc, who has a rare...
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Price of Paris metro tickets to double during 2024 Olympics
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Price of Paris metro tickets to double during 2024 Olympics Metro tickets will almost double in price during next year's Paris Olympics to help cover the cost of running urban transport with millions more visitors, the regional transport authority has announced.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Vehicles impounded or abandoned in Monaco to be auctioned for as little as €30 Here’s how to get involved in the upcoming Monaco Land Administration auction of vehicles impounded or abandoned in the Principality, which include a number of BMWs, Mercedes and Lexus. Prices start from as low as €30!
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Sports round-up: AS Monaco defeated by Paris Saint-Germain while Roca Team perform well A Kylian Mbappé-led Paris Saint-Germain trounced AS Monaco 5-2 in a Ligue 1 pitting in the French capital, but it was a different story for the Roca Team, who returned from a defeat as Real Madrid to secure successive victories in the EuroLeague and  Betclic Elite.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Corruption evaluators make another official visit to Monaco ahead of June deadline With just six months until the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) delivers its report on Monaco, a delegation has made its fifth visit to the Principality.
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France moves to ban ultra-right groups in wake of violent protests
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
France moves to ban ultra-right groups in wake of violent protests France is to dissolve three right-wing extremist groups following violent demonstrations at the weekend connected to the killing of a teenage boy.  
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Hydrogen-fuelled drones among exciting innovations presented at Monaco Hydrogen Forum    Could hydrogen-powered drones provide a solution to cutting emissions caused by the transportation sector? One company attending the Monaco Hydrogen Forum certainly thinks so.  
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Prince Albert II Challenge to attract top rowers from around the globe The rowing world’s elite are heading to Monaco for the Prince Albert II Challenge this weekend, which will feature a traditional endurance race alongside sprints, mixed doubles and solo competitions.  
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French serial killer's widow on trial over decades-old murders
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
French serial killer's widow on trial over decades-old murders The widow of a French serial killer known as the "ogre of the Ardennes" goes on trial from Tuesday over her role in three murders dating back several decades, including the killing of a British woman whose body was found in a river in 1990.
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Historian debunks claims that Coco Chanel served in the French Resistance
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Historian debunks claims that Coco Chanel served in the French Resistance New documents surfaced in September indicating that Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel may have played a double role during World War II, serving not only as an informant for the Nazis but also as a member of the French Resistance. But a historian who has analysed the new evidence says he has “serious doubts” about her alleged...
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French government urges calm after teen's death at party sparks far-right riots
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
French government urges calm after teen's death at party sparks far-right riots The French government urged calm Monday after the killing of a teenage boy at a village dance party this month was followed up with violent demonstrations by the extreme right. 
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Presidential dinners from Prince Rainier III’s time to be recreated by Monaco’s finest chefs As part of the Prince Rainier III centenary celebrations, three Michelin starred chefs from the Société des Bains de Mer group are honouring his memory by “perfectly reproducing” menus served to French presidents during the late ruler’s reign.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
20 kids given the thrill of a lifetime at ‘They are the Champions’ charity event A group of disadvantaged children chosen by Monaco-based charity Les Enfants de Frankie were given a very special day out in late October when they were treated to a karting experience at the Prestige Karting du Luc track. 
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French government urges calm after teen's killing
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
French government urges calm after teen's killing The French government urged calm Monday after the killing of a teenage boy at a village dance party earlier this month was followed up with violent demonstrations by the extreme right. 
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Traditional houses in France's Alsace region get new lease of life
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Traditional houses in France's Alsace region get new lease of life The French region of Alsace is famous for its traditional half-timbered houses. But this centuries-old heritage is threatened by the passage of time and urban development. Every year, 400 of these remarkable old houses are demolished. But a few locals are trying to safeguard their heritage. One young couple have...
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French Labour Minister on trial for favouritism
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
French Labour Minister on trial for favouritism French Labour Minister Olivier Dussopt becomes the second sitting minister to go on trial on Monday at the Paris criminal court. He is accused of favouritism when awarding a public contract when he was the mayor of a small town in 2009.
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Six teenagers on trial for role in beheading death of French teacher Samuel Paty
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Six teenagers on trial for role in beheading death of French teacher Samuel Paty In the first of two trials of people involved in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in a Paris suburb in 2020, six teenagers will appear Monday in juvenile court.
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Six pupils go on trial over 2020 murder of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Six pupils go on trial over 2020 murder of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty Six teenagers go on trial in Paris on Monday for their role in the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, the first of two trials in a case that horrified France.
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Financial abuse in intimate relationships, a red flag for domestic violence
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Financial abuse in intimate relationships, a red flag for domestic violence Stealing money from bank accounts, forbidding or sabotaging work, controlling or unevenly splitting household expenses: financial abuse in intimate relationships persists in France. Often undetected, it’s frequently linked to physical violence.
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Six remanded in custody over killing of French teenager
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Six remanded in custody over killing of French teenager Six people have been remanded in custody over the killing of a French teenager whose death at a village dance party sparked political controversy in France, prosecutors said Sunday.
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Albert Londres, unflinching reporter who inspired France's top journalism prize
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Albert Londres, unflinching reporter who inspired France's top journalism prize This year’s Prix Albert Londres, France’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize, will be awarded on 27 November. It bears the name of a legendary French journalist who travelled the world reporting – and both fascinated and appalled readers with what he described.
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Thousands march in France to denounce violence against women
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Thousands march in France to denounce violence against women Several thousand people marched in France on Saturday to condemn violence against women on the international day to combat the scrouge.
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France detains Nice footballer Atal over post in support of Gaza
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
France detains Nice footballer Atal over post in support of Gaza French police have detained Algerian international Youcef Atal, who plays for Ligue 1 football side Nice, over suspected "justification of terrorism" after he published a social media post on the Israel-Hamas war.
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Gender-based violence in French universities: ‘I decided something had to change’
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Gender-based violence in French universities: ‘I decided something had to change’ The most prestigious universities and business schools in France such as Sciences Po and HEC train the country’s future executives and politicians. But due to the prevalence of gender-based violence that takes place on campus, for many students, they are also spaces that don’t feel safe.
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This video does not show Muslim migrants assaulting women in Paris metro
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
This video does not show Muslim migrants assaulting women in Paris metro Some social media users are sharing a video that's gone viral since November 15, claiming it shows Muslim migrants assaulting a group of women in the Paris metro. We explain what this miscaptioned video really shows, in this edition of Truth or Fake. 
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French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demand
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demand Food insecurity in France is growing. Over the past decade, the number of people asking for help has tripled. On French Connections, we dive into the world of food banks and how these charities are struggling to provide for France's neediest. We look at why critics say the system needs...
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