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

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Michelin celebrates 'cultural dynamism' of 62 newly starred French restaurants
Michelin celebrates 'cultural dynamism' of 62 newly starred French restaurants The Michelin Guide unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants Monday, praising the "cultural dynamism" of a new generation of chefs, though again honouring only a handful of women. 
62 new French restaurants join Michelin Guide's galaxy of stars
62 new French restaurants join Michelin Guide's galaxy of stars The Michelin Guide has unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants, praising the 'cultural dynamism' of a new generation of chefs, though again only a handful of women have been honoured. 
New Caledonia elections to be delayed, ahead of crucial constitutional reforms
New Caledonia elections to be delayed, ahead of crucial constitutional reforms France's national assembly has voted on postponing provincial elections in New Caledonia that are a prerequisite for constitutional reforms that are supposed to review the electoral system in the French overseas territory.
The rise of AI in coaching: a new frontier for personal and professional development Can software really replicate the highly-personalised approach sought by disciples of the coaching industry?
Meet Monaco’s newest citizens Around 70 people acquired Monegasque nationality in 2023. Last week, the Mairie welcomed its newest citizens at a special ceremony in the Town Hall.
Musée Océanographique de Monaco announces date of its annual recruitment day More than 20 seasonal and full-time positions at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco will be on offer at the recruitment day on 12th April.
“A love letter to jewellery”: Sotheby’s to auction spectacular private collection in Geneva and Paris this May One of the world’s greatest private jewellery collections ever to come to auction will be going under the gavel at dual Sotheby’s sales in Geneva and Paris in May. 
Police station in Paris suburb attacked after teen killed in car chase
Police station in Paris suburb attacked after teen killed in car chase French authorities have arrested nine people over a firework attack on a police station in a suburb north of Paris. This came just days after a teenager riding a motorbike was killed when a police car hit him during a car chase after he refused to stop for a police...
Hospitals in France slowly catch up from Covid but disparities remain
Hospitals in France slowly catch up from Covid but disparities remain Four years after the start of the first Covid lockdown in France, hospitalisations have mostly returned to their pre-pandemic levels, though not in all areas of the country, and wait times for doctors have gotten longer.
Formula E: Maserati MSG Racing’s Maximilian Günther turns last place into ninth in Brazil The fourth race in the Formula E 2024 calendar was a challenging one for Maserati MSG Racing’s Maximilian Günther, who was forced to start at the back following a “strategic” gearbox and inverter change.
Macron again declines to rule out Western ground operations in Ukraine 'at some point'
Macron again declines to rule out Western ground operations in Ukraine 'at some point' French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview published Saturday evening that Western ground operations in Ukraine might be necessary “at some point”, days after meeting with German and Polish leaders.
What's stopping more men in France from getting vasectomies?
What's stopping more men in France from getting vasectomies? The number of men in France getting a vasectomy – a minor operation to cut the tubes that carry sperm – has rocketed in the past decade, but the procedure remains far less common here than in many other countries. Vasectomies were illegal in France until 2001 and, despite growing interest, lingering reservations...
Man whose family drowned in Channel boat disaster sues French state for damages
Man whose family drowned in Channel boat disaster sues French state for damages Campaign groups for migrants' rights have revealed that an Ethiopian man whose wife and two children were among 27 people who drowned in 2021 when their boat capsized in the English Channel had filed a complaint for damages.
Racist attacks on pop star Aya Nakamura test France’s ability to shine at Paris Olympics
Racist attacks on pop star Aya Nakamura test France’s ability to shine at Paris Olympics Rumours that French pop star Aya Nakamura may sing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics have triggered a flurry of attacks from the French far right, questioning the host country’s ability to appreciate the globally acclaimed talent emerging from its neglected suburbs with large immigrant populations.
French lawmakers vote to slow down fast fashion with penalties
French lawmakers vote to slow down fast fashion with penalties France’s parliament on Thursday backed a string of measures making low-cost fast fashion, especially from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers.
Macron warns Europe that Putin won't stop with Ukraine and urges strong response
Macron warns Europe that Putin won't stop with Ukraine and urges strong response French President Emmanuel Macron called President Vladimir Putin's Russia an adversary that would not stop in Ukraine if it defeated Kyiv's troops in the two-year-old conflict, urging Europeans to not be "weak" and to get ready to respond.
Podcast: Covid obedience, vasectomies in France, was Rosa Bonheur a lesbian?
Podcast: Covid obedience, vasectomies in France, was Rosa Bonheur a lesbian? Four years after the start of the first Covid lockdown in France, what has been the impact? What's stopping more men getting vasectomies in France. And why not everyone wants to accept that Rosa Bonheur, the most famous female painter of the 19th century, was a lesbian.
Macron warns Europe's security 'at stake' after uproar over Ukraine ground troops comment
Macron warns Europe's security 'at stake' after uproar over Ukraine ground troops comment French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the Europe's security was "at stake" in Ukraine, warning that a Russian victory against Kyiv "would reduce Europe's credibility to zero".
French investigative website starts new chapter with all-female leadership
French investigative website starts new chapter with all-female leadership Journalist Carine Fouteau is to take over from the iconic Edwy Plenel at the helm of Mediapart, the investigative website announced Thursday. All four main leadership positions at the company are now held by women.
French baked goods: Having your 'viennoiserie' and naming it too
French baked goods: Having your 'viennoiserie' and naming it too Whether they're called a "chocolatine" or a "pain au chocolat", a "pain au raisin" or an "escargot", French pastries are meant to taste good! In this edition we explore some of the often confusing – and even potentially embarrassing – terms for French baked goods. We also discover how madeleines...
Macron vows to integrate 'consent' into French legislation on sexual assault
Macron vows to integrate 'consent' into French legislation on sexual assault President Emmanuel Macron has said he is in favour of adding the notion of "consent" to French law defining rape, the wording of which has been a subject of heated debate across France. 
Macron condemns 'anti-Semitic' remarks at pro-Palestinian university protest
Macron condemns 'anti-Semitic' remarks at pro-Palestinian university protest French President Emmanuel Macron condemned "intolerable" remarks reported during a pro-Palestinian protest at Paris's prestigious Sciences Po university on Tuesday. This after students occupying the main lecture hall were accused of barring entry to a Jewish student and insulting her.
French lawmakers target ultra-fast fashion brands
French lawmakers target ultra-fast fashion brands France's National Assembly is debating a bill that would impose penalties on purchases from brands like Shein, Temu and Primark as the explosive growth of the ultra-fast fashion industry wreaks massive environmental damage. We take a closer look. Also, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall projects record sales for 2024 in a...
Sciences Po director resigns as scandals again rock top French university
Sciences Po director resigns as scandals again rock top French university An elite French university was dragged into the national spotlight on Wednesday as its director quit over alleged domestic violence and a pro-Palestinian demonstration sparked accusations of anti-Semitism. 
Charles de Gaulle's eldest son, Philippe de Gaulle, dies aged 102
Charles de Gaulle's eldest son, Philippe de Gaulle, dies aged 102 The eldest child of French World War II Resistance leader and first postwar president Charles de Gaulle, has died aged 102, the family said on Wednesday.
French and Corsican officials strike deal in ‘decisive step’ towards island’s autonomy
French and Corsican officials strike deal in ‘decisive step’ towards island’s autonomy France’s government and Corsican elected officials have agreed on the wording of a proposed constitutional revision granting the île de Beauté (Island of Beauty) an autonomous status, six months after President Emmanuel Macron broke a longstanding French taboo on the subject of autonomy for the island scarred by decades of...
French National Assembly approves bilateral security agreement with Ukraine
French National Assembly approves bilateral security agreement with Ukraine French lawmakers on Tuesday backed a security accord with Ukraine, after a debate that showed deep divisions over President Emmanuel Macron's policy towards Kyiv. 
French state services hit by cyberattacks of 'unprecedented intensity'
French state services hit by cyberattacks of 'unprecedented intensity' Cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" have targeted several French government institutions just months before the Paris Olympics but have been contained, the prime minister's office said Monday. 
Macron faces backlash from medical workers over assisted-dying bill
Macron faces backlash from medical workers over assisted-dying bill President Emmanuel Macron on Monday faced criticism from French medical workers and the Catholic Church over a draft bill his government plans to present to parliament in May that would allow assisted dying for certain terminally-ill patients.
Several dead in southern France after violent storms flood bridges
Several dead in southern France after violent storms flood bridges Five people died over the weekend when violent storms swept southern France, authorities said Monday, as rescue services continued their search for three missing people, including two children.
Paris Olympics must have ‘plan B’ for Seine events, swim champion says
Paris Olympics must have ‘plan B’ for Seine events, swim champion says Brazilian swimmer Ana Marcela Cunha, the reigning Olympic open water champion, has called on organisers of this year's Paris Games to draw up a "plan B" in case events cannot be held in the Seine due to poor water quality.
Macron's coalition blasts far right at EU election campaign launch
Macron's coalition blasts far right at EU election campaign launch  Allies of French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sought to cast the country's far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as the centrist alliance launched its campaign for European Parliament elections.

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