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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
Christmas in Monaco: Families welcomed warmly to the Fairmont’s Winter Wonderland It’s all about the food this Christmas at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, which is laying on a delicious spread of gourmet meals and menus for guests of all ages. There’s a Kids Club with a baby-sitting service too!  
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
COP28: Prince Albert keeps focus on ocean protections while fossil fuel controversy unfurls  The first half of COP28 has been marred by controversy and “conflicts of interest” after it emerged that the event president and oil magnate, Sultan Al Jaber, had made claims that there is “no science” to suggest a phase-out of fossil fuels is needed if global temperature rises are to...
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
FANB students can now access free organic period products SheCanHeCan is continuing its campaign of breaking taboos around periods with the installation of free distributors at FANB, ahead of a larger roll-out throughout the Principality.
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European rights court probes France over protester losing eye
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
European rights court probes France over protester losing eye Europe's top rights court is investigating France for alleged "torture" and "inhumane and degrading treatment" after a French union activist lost an eye at a protest in 2016, his lawyers and the court have said. 
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
New report confirms gender wage gap in Monaco, finance sector sees biggest loss for women Monaco Life speaks to women’s rights delegate Céline Cottalorda about how the government is addressing the 19% gender pay gap in the private sector of Monaco, confirmed in a new report.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
COP28: Monaco signs climate finance agreement with IFDD   Against a backdrop of the ongoing COP28 climate talks, Monaco’s government has offered its support to the work of the Institut de la Francophonie pour le Développement Durable via a four-year financing accord. 
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Sports round-up: Triumphs on the court, pitch and rings for Monaco It was good news – and performances – all round for the Roca Team, AS Monaco and the national gymnastics team on the first weekend on the month, with victories and high scorecards raised consistently for the Principality's athletes. 
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Prince Rainier III remembered this December with more dedications and special events As the final month of 2023 begins, the last in the centenary year of Prince Rainier III’s birth, the Principality is continuing to reflect on the impact the late Prince made as well as the legacy he left behind.  
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Sorting of bio-waste will become mandatory in 2024 in France  From 1st January, the recycling of organic waste will be obligatory in France. Here’s how the government says it will work.  
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Paris knife attacker shows 'failure' of psychiatric care, France interior minister says
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Paris knife attacker shows 'failure' of psychiatric care, France interior minister says There was a clear failure in the psychiatric care of the radicalised Islamist suffering from mental troubles who stabbed a German tourist to death in central Paris at the weekend before being arrested, France's interior minister said Monday.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Christmas in Monaco: SBM’s top patisserie chefs come together to create festive treats You don’t need to be a patisserie pro to appreciate the beauty of the festive treats being created to order by Société des Bains de Mer’s chefs this Christmas... Here’s everything you need to know about the delectable range, from how to order to where to collect.  
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Protest in Paris against immigration law as parliamentary debate continues
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Protest in Paris against immigration law as parliamentary debate continues A thousand people demonstrated peacefully in Paris on Sunday against the government's immigration law, at the call of several groups, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the "march against racism" of 1983.
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Monaco Life
Monaco Life
Christmas decoration-making workshop for children this Wednesday in Monaco For an afternoon full of fun and festive spirit, children aged six and over should head to the Princess Caroline Ludothèque on Boulevard Albert 1er this Wednesday for a decoration-making workshop.  
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Psychiatric 'failure' blamed for Paris knife attack: interior ministry
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Psychiatric 'failure' blamed for Paris knife attack: interior ministry France's interior minister Gérald Darmanin said there were clear failures in the psychiatric care of a radicalised Islamist who stabbed a German tourist to death in central Paris at the weekend. The attacker and members of his family remain in custody as an investigation gets underway.
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‘No Plan B’ for Paris Olympics Seine River opening, says French sports minister
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
‘No Plan B’ for Paris Olympics Seine River opening, says French sports minister The French government on Monday insisted it would keep a plan to hold the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine even after a deadly attack in the French capital at the weekend amplified security concerns.
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MeToo, for Israeli victims too: Gaza war drives wedge between French feminists
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
MeToo, for Israeli victims too: Gaza war drives wedge between French feminists French feminist groups have come under fire for purportedly turning a blind eye to the sexual violence unleashed on Israeli women during the October 7 attacks by Hamas, echoing the anger levelled at rights organisations elsewhere. The accusation is indicative of the competing narratives and loyalties elicited by the devastating...
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'Terrorist plot' probe after deadly Paris stabbing
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
'Terrorist plot' probe after deadly Paris stabbing French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a "terrorist plot" after a man known to the authorities as a radical Islamist with mental health troubles stabbed a tourist to death and wounded two other people in central Paris at the weekend before being arrested.
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Secondhand chic as websites feed trend for used clothing in France
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Secondhand chic as websites feed trend for used clothing in France Buying secondhand clothes in France was once done by those who couldn't afford to shop on the high street. These days used clothes have made a seamless transition from thrifty to trendy as online platforms such as Vinted – now the country's top clothing website – upend taboos. This shift in attitude, however,...
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German tourist stabbed to death in Paris 'terror' attack
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
German tourist stabbed to death in Paris 'terror' attack A person known to the French authorities as a radical Islamist with mental health troubles stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris on Saturday before being arrested, officials said.
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French prosecutors open probe into ‘terrorist plot’ after deadly Paris knife attack
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
French prosecutors open probe into ‘terrorist plot’ after deadly Paris knife attack A man known to French authorities for radical Islamism and mental health troubles stabbed a tourist to death and wounded two other people in central Paris late Saturday night before being arrested, with prosecutors opening an investigation into a "terrorist plot".
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Victims of domestic abuse in France to receive emergency aid
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Victims of domestic abuse in France to receive emergency aid Victims of domestic violence in France will receive financial aid to help them leave their home under a new policy that took effect on 1 December. Last year some 244,000 people were recognised victims of domestic abuse – the vast majority of them women.
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Far-right protesters gather in Paris to call for ‘justice’ after French teenager’s death
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Far-right protesters gather in Paris to call for ‘justice’ after French teenager’s death Some 200 far-right demonstrators gathered in Paris on Friday night to protest the death of a French teenager who died last month after being stabbed during what appeared to be a brawl that broke out at a village dance. Although the circumstances of the incident remain unclear, the far right...
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The Romanian royal descendant who France refuses to extradite
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
The Romanian royal descendant who France refuses to extradite Following a French court's refusal this week to extradite a descendant of one of Romania's last kings, RFI looks at the man who says he may have a right to the Romanian throne.
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French Alps the only bidder to host 2030 Winter Olympics
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
French Alps the only bidder to host 2030 Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee has confirmed the only bidder for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games is France, which is hosting the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, and has hosted the Winter Games three times since 1924.
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Paris vehicle traffic to be heavily restricted during 2024 Olympic Games
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Paris vehicle traffic to be heavily restricted during 2024 Olympic Games Traffic will be restricted throughout Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games, and several parts of the city, around competition venues, will be closed completely to vehicles for security and logistic reasons.
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France is less racist, sexist and homophobic than 20 years ago: report
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
France is less racist, sexist and homophobic than 20 years ago: report French society is less racist, less sexist and less homophobic today compared to 20 years ago, a report this week has found, but intolerant sections of society are becoming more aggressive when voicing their views.
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France arrests yoga guru accused of sexually exploiting followers
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
France arrests yoga guru accused of sexually exploiting followers French police have freed several women and arrested 41 people in raids against an international yoga cult, including its leader, Gregorian Bivolaru. The Romanian-born guru is accused of human trafficking, rape and other offences related to the exploitation of his followers.
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Slain teacher Samuel Paty's coworkers grapple with role of ex-pupils in attack
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Slain teacher Samuel Paty's coworkers grapple with role of ex-pupils in attack As six teenagers go on trial for allegedly helping to incite the murder of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty, who was beheaded near Paris three years ago, 13 of his colleagues are watching the case from the courtroom. They told RFI why it was important for them to try to understand...
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French justice minister acquitted in unprecedented conflict of interest case
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
French justice minister acquitted in unprecedented conflict of interest case UPDATE: A special court has cleared France’s justice minister, Eric Dupond-Moretti, of conflict of interest, ruling he was not guilty of having used his office to settle personal scores.
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France seeks deal to salvage New Caledonia's nickel sector
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
France seeks deal to salvage New Caledonia's nickel sector France is seeking an agreement by the end of January to save New Caledonia's nickel industry, which has been hobbled by political tensions and high energy costs.
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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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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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