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Way of Life Riviera life from day to day, at work or play.

Day to Day Daily life on the Riviera.
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Serious Stuff The Riviera isn't just sunshine and food. Reality check!

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The Deciders From business to politics, they influence our lives... here's what they look like.
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Monaco Life

ISM and ISN make prestigious list of the world’s top private schools Both the International School of Monaco and the International School of Nice have earned themselves a coveted spot in the leading rankings of the best private schools in the world, the Carfax Education Schools Index.

Monaco Life

Monaco’s ‘Attractiveness Unit’ on a mission in London The newly conceived ‘Attractiveness Unit’ has joined some of Monaco’s biggest economic groups for a mission to the UK capital to showcase the assets of the Principality.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

France to quit making cigarettes as last factory prepares to close The last remaining factory making cigarettes in France is set to close by the end of 2023, the site's owner told its employees this week.

Monaco Life

Dates for the diary: musical theatre at the Grimaldi Forum later this year The love struggles of West Side Story and the "crack-a-lackin" tale of Madagascar are coming to the Grimaldi Forum towards the end of this year. Here’s everything you need to know.

Monaco Life

VIDEO: Here are some of the most impressive boats at this year’s MYS Join Monaco Life as we tour some of the most exciting boats at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show in this YouTube video.

Monaco Life

Football: Monaco retake top spot after thrilling win against Marseille AS Monaco bounced back from last weekend's defeat to Nice and provisionally returned to the top of Ligue 1 thanks to a 3-2 victory over Olympique de Marseille on Saturday.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

How French linguist Champollion unlocked the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt Two centuries ago this week, French linguist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had cracked the code of hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian writing system that had puzzled scholars for centuries. RFI tells the story of a breakthrough that revolutionised human understanding of one of the world’s oldest civilisations.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

Lebanese-born writer Amin Maalouf becomes guardian of French language French-Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf has taken over the role of “perpetual secretary” of the Académie Française, a body that serves as the custodian and promoter of the French language.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

Court advised to reject case accusing French police of racial profiling An adviser to France's top administrative court has urged it to reject a class-action lawsuit against the state alleging that the police have failed to address widespread racial profiling, saying the government cannot be held at fault over a lack of reform.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

France’s Dupont returns to Rugby World Cup after cheekbone surgery France's talismanic captain Antoine Dupont has rejoined the hosts' Rugby World Cup squad a week after undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone, the French federation (FFR) announced on Saturday.

Monaco Life

Sailing: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gets underway The 25th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez got underway on Friday, with a packed schedule between now and Sunday 8th October.

Monaco Life

MYS: The Honours yachting awards champion three inspiring individuals The inspiring personal achievements of three standout individuals in the yachting industry have been celebrated at the inaugural The Honours event. Here are the stories behind the people who picked up a Bowspirit Award.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

French PM Borne survives censure vote after pushing through budget plan French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne avoided parliamentary censure in an early morning vote on Saturday after she forced the government's budget plan through the National Assembly without a vote.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

Making the perfect oak barrel: The French tradition of cooperage Half of the one million oak barrels produced worldwide each year are made in France. French cooperage is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to the Gauls and plays a key role in the excellence of the world's finest wines. Choosing the right oak trees, cutting, seasoning and charring the...

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

Paris launches emergency plan to fight spread of bed bugs France’s Transport Ministry and Paris's town hall on Friday launched a battle plan to fight bed bugs that have recently appeared in public transport and cinemas. The measures come as France hosts the Rugby World Cup, which has drawn tens of thousands of visitors.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

France records hottest September ever as warm weather persists The month of September has been the hottest in mainland France since records began in 1900, the country's weather office has announced, as the late heatwave looks set to continue.

Monaco Life

Introducing the new Mosaic Art & Music Festival coming up in October In just a few days, a brand-new series of classical music concerts called the Mosaic Art & Music Festival will launch in Monaco and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. Here are all the details.

Monaco Life

London to Monaco cyclists complete epic 1,100km ride for charity Prince Albert II of Monaco was at the finish line in front of the Palais Princier to greet the teams of cyclists who completed the eight-day journey from London to Monaco, raising more than €100,000 for the Blue Marine Foundation in the process.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

French government launches battle plan against bedbug invasion The French government said Friday it was launching a concerted effort to fight bedbugs that have appeared in numbers in public transport, cinemas and hospitals.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

French billionaire Arnault, Russian oligarch investigated in money laundering probe French billionaire Bernard Arnault and Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov are under investigation for alleged money laundering at a luxury Alpine resort, according to Paris prosecutors.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

French billionaire investigated in money laundering probe French billionaire Bernard Arnault and Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov are under investigation for alleged money laundering at a luxury Alpine resort, according to Paris prosecutors.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

French state faces landmark class action for police racial profiling France's highest administrative court will on Friday consider its first class action against the state, alleging racial profiling by police – and may in the process shape future social activism.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

Six female migrants rescued from truck in France after calling journalist for help Six female migrants trapped inside a refrigerated food truck were rescued by French police after one of the women made a distress call to a reporter, the BBC and French authorities said Thursday.

Monaco Life

Come onboard Phoenix 2, worth a cool €125 million Let Monaco Life take you onboard one of the biggest - and most expensive - superyachts at this year’s MYS, the Phoenix 2, and be amazed by her Manhattan-style glamour.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

Podcast: French police go back to school, eating insects, deciphering hieroglyphics Police officers join a sociology degree programme and are asked to reflect on their role in society. A French start-up banks on insect protein to feed livestock and pets more sustainably. And the Frenchman whose claim to have cracked the code of hieroglyphics in the 19th century allowed him to...

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

French-Lebanese author Amin Maalouf to head Académie Française language watchdog "The Immortals" have spoken: the 388-year-old Academie Francaise, custodian and promoter of the French language, has a new leader in the form of author Amin Maalouf.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

President Macron proposes 'autonomy' for French island of Corsica French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday gave his backing to a status of autonomy for the Mediterranean island of Corsica, a region that is often at odds with rule from Paris.

The economic issues and policy in France - RFI

Number of abortions in France reaches highest level in 30 years In 2022 the number of medical abortions in France reached its highest level since 1990, thanks to a simplified process for women wishing to terminate unwanted pregnancies.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

France's Macron backs ‘autonomy’ for Corsica ‘within the French Republic’ French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday threw his weight behind a status of autonomy for Corsica “within the French Republic”, though warning that any devolved powers for the Mediterranean island must be agreed with the French state – and not “against” it.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

French PM Borne unveils 'uncompromising' strategy to combat bullying in schools The French government on Wednesday unveiled an interministerial plan to combat bullying in schools, with Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne promising an "uncompromising fight" against such aggression. The announcement follows the suicide deaths of several teenagers that have sparked widespread indignation in recent years.

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

School bullying gone viral: Wave of teenage suicides forces reckoning in France There's no need to look as far as Russian troll farms for disinformation and smear campaigns. Too often, it starts at our local schoolyard and ends with tragic consequences. The French are grappling with yet another teen suicide at the start of this school year. Bullying and hazing are as old as...

Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24

UN rights agency slams France's decision to bar its 2024 Olympic athletes from wearing headscarf The UN stressed on Tuesday it was opposed to most dress codes for women, after France barred its Olympic athletes from wearing the Muslim hijab during the 2024 Paris Games.