French News, Tues 19 May 2009 published by Riviera Radio: confusion among the region’s teachers and parents
There is confusion among the region’s teachers and parents over the Ascension holiday and the long weekend. The Education Minister Xavier Darcos has left open the option of schools closing on Friday to prevent high levels of absenteeism, which was more than 30 percent last year.
Exams began yesterday without problems for university students in Nice and Toulon. There had been fears ongoing industrial action by students may have disrupted the exam period. Last Friday, barricades which had been in place for three months, were removed.
Socialist leader, Marie-George Buffet will be in Nice tonight to address supporters ahead of the European elections. She is due to meet the party faithful at the Palais Acropolis at 8pm. Marie-Christine Vergiat heads the ticket for the left in the South East; the European elections are on 7 June.
The biggest non-film event of the Cannes Festival, the AMFAR Aids benefit dinner, will be held at a new venue this year. In a surprise move, the gala hosted by actress Sharon Stone and former American President Bill Clinton, will be held in an enormous marquee in the grounds of the Eden Roc Hotel. Around 8-900 guests, most of them A-list celebrities, will attend the 15th annual dinner, which had been previously held at the Moulin de Mougins. The new deal will see the AMFAR event at the Eden Roc for the next decade. France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has called on Burma's ruling military junta to free pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is on trial in Rangoon. In an open letter entitled "Why Aung San Suu Kyi must be freed", she said that Suu Kyi's poor health meant that her life could be at threat if she was sent to prison. Suu Kyi is being tried on charges she violated conditions of her most recent house arrest; if found guilty she faces up to five years' imprisonment.
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Football-4 clubs are still in the mix to join West Bromwich Albion in being relegated from the English Premier League on the final day of the season on Sunday.
Middlesboro would appear to be almost certainly doomed and the other berth on the trap door will be filled by either Newcastle,Hull or Sunderland who lost last night.
Cricket-England romped to an innings victory against West Indies in the second test at Chester Le Street on Monday to take the series 2-nil and regain the Wisden Trophy.
James Anderson was again England’s leading wicket taker in the tourists second innings taking 4 for 38 as West Indies crumbled to 176 all out to lose the match by an innings and 83 runs.
England needed 7 wickets at the start of the final days play and despite morning showers they wrapped up the win in the third over after lunch.
Attention now shifts to the one day series.The first match is at Headingly on Thursday.
Rugby Union-Jonny Wilkinson has confirmed that he’s joining Toulon on a two year deal in the Summer.
The England World Cup winning hero is leaving Newcastle after 12 years despite having a year left on his contract.
He’s only played 4 games this season after dislocating his left knee in September.
Reports suggest that Wilkinson’s deal with Toulon could be worth 700,000 Euros a year.
And in Tennis-Maria Sharapova has returned to action after a 9 and a half month injury lay off with a hard fought win over Tathiana Garbin in the first round of the Warsaw Open on Monday.
The 22 year old Russian who’s fallen from world number one to 126 during her absence had to show plenty of grit as she came through the match in 3 sets.
She’s now hoping to stay fit for the French Open which gets underway next week.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
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French News, Mon 18 May 2009: Sexual Harassment, thieves, football, cricket...
Two Cannes policemen have begun legal action claiming sexual harassment at work. The homosexual officers, who are members of the Cannes Municipal Police service, claim they have been subjected to abuse for more than 12 months from colleagues and superior officers.
Thieves have escaped with an expensive and high-octane booty during a weekend robbery in Villefranche. During the burglary overnight between Saturday and Sunday burglars took a collection of watches valued at 800-thousand euros; a black Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorino, value 275-thousand euros; and a Bentley Continental GT cabriolet, valued at 180-thousand euros. The victim is an Englishman in his 30s.
A Cannes woman has died during a canyoning excursion at Breil-sur-Roya.
The 38-year-old died after being caught in strong currents near Maglia.
Two other men had to be rescued by a special police mountain rescue unit in a three hour operation yesterday afternoon. Police have warned the area is especially dangerous because of the unusually high snowfall throughout the winter which is now melting.
Leftist activists have vandalised a motor yacht belonging to disgraced financier Bernard Madoff. The boat, called “Bull” is moored at the Port Gallice, on the Cap d’Antibes. In a stunt for television cameras, the activists daubed the boat with slogans as part of the European Election campaigns. They are proposing a Europe-wide tax on luxury yachts.
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Cricket-England will be looking for some quick wickets at the start of day 5 of the second test against West Indies at Chester Le Street as they attempt to wrap up a two nil series victory.
By stumps on day four the tourists were on 115 for 3 in their second innings after being made to follow on.They’re still 144 runs behind.
On day 4 James Anderson took 5 for 87 as West Indies were dismissed for 310 in reply to Englands firs innings total of 569 for 6 declared.
Football-It’s all over for West Bromwich Albion who have been relegated from the English Premier League following defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.Here are the details from BBC Sport(TAKE PREM UPDATE)
There’s 1 game tonight.Portsmouth who are safe from relegation fears play Sunderland who aren’t at Fratton Park.
Sunderland could do with all 3 points to make sure of their survival but 1 point might do the trick too although it would make for a nervy final day of the season next Sunday.
In Scotland it’s advantage Rangers again as the battle for the SPL title heads for its final weekend.
Rangers are 2 points clear of Celtic who could only manage a goalless draw at Hibs on Sunday.
A win for Rangers at Dundee United next Sunday will secure the title.Celtic have to beat Hearts at home and hope that Rangers only draw or lose their game.
Tennis-Roger Federer has finally beaten his nemesis Rafael Nadal.
The world number two won his first title of the year by beating Nadal 6-4 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Masters on Sunday.
It’s only his second win on clay against Nadal in 11 attempts.
World number 1 Dinara Safina has won the Madrid Open as she completed her preparation for the French Open.
Safina beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-2 6-4.
The new roof on Wimbledon’s centre court was put through its paces on Sunday as 15 thousand people turned out to watch an exhibition match.
Andre Agassi,Steffi Graff,Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters played mixed doubles and singles matches as the rain fell outside.
Henman said afterwards that the court played brilliantly with the roof closed and it’s going to be a big hit with the public if and when it’s needed during the Wimbledon Championships.
Golf-The amateur player Shane Lowry has won the Irish Open at Baltray-Nick Dye reports
And in cycling Mark Cavendish of Great Britain won the 9th stage of the Giro d’Italia but the stage won’t count to the overall classification following a rider protest.
Riders were unhappy with the city centre course in Milan after a Spanish competitor was seriously hurt in a crash during Saturday’s stage and the times from the race were cancelled.
Danilo di Luca still holds the race leaders jersey.
Tennis-Andy Murray is through to the last 8 of the Madrid Masters following a comfortable straight sets win over Tommy Robredo of Spain.
Rafael Nadal is also through and didn’t even need to play as his opponent in the 3rd round Phillip Kolschreiber was unable to make it out on court owing to a leg injury.
World number 2 Roger Federer is also through.He beat James Blake.
And in Cycling-Michele Scarponi has won the 6th stage of the Giro d’Italia.
The Italian won the grueling 258 kilometer stage with race leader Danillo di Luca finishing 36 seconds behind.He retains the leaders jersey.
Two Cannes policemen have begun legal action claiming sexual harassment at work. The homosexual officers, who are members of the Cannes Municipal Police service, claim they have been subjected to abuse for more than 12 months from colleagues and superior officers.
Thieves have escaped with an expensive and high-octane booty during a weekend robbery in Villefranche. During the burglary overnight between Saturday and Sunday burglars took a collection of watches valued at 800-thousand euros; a black Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorino, value 275-thousand euros; and a Bentley Continental GT cabriolet, valued at 180-thousand euros. The victim is an Englishman in his 30s.
A Cannes woman has died during a canyoning excursion at Breil-sur-Roya.
The 38-year-old died after being caught in strong currents near Maglia.
Two other men had to be rescued by a special police mountain rescue unit in a three hour operation yesterday afternoon. Police have warned the area is especially dangerous because of the unusually high snowfall throughout the winter which is now melting.
Leftist activists have vandalised a motor yacht belonging to disgraced financier Bernard Madoff. The boat, called “Bull” is moored at the Port Gallice, on the Cap d’Antibes. In a stunt for television cameras, the activists daubed the boat with slogans as part of the European Election campaigns. They are proposing a Europe-wide tax on luxury yachts.
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Cricket-England will be looking for some quick wickets at the start of day 5 of the second test against West Indies at Chester Le Street as they attempt to wrap up a two nil series victory.
By stumps on day four the tourists were on 115 for 3 in their second innings after being made to follow on.They’re still 144 runs behind.
On day 4 James Anderson took 5 for 87 as West Indies were dismissed for 310 in reply to Englands firs innings total of 569 for 6 declared.
Football-It’s all over for West Bromwich Albion who have been relegated from the English Premier League following defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.Here are the details from BBC Sport(TAKE PREM UPDATE)
There’s 1 game tonight.Portsmouth who are safe from relegation fears play Sunderland who aren’t at Fratton Park.
Sunderland could do with all 3 points to make sure of their survival but 1 point might do the trick too although it would make for a nervy final day of the season next Sunday.
In Scotland it’s advantage Rangers again as the battle for the SPL title heads for its final weekend.
Rangers are 2 points clear of Celtic who could only manage a goalless draw at Hibs on Sunday.
A win for Rangers at Dundee United next Sunday will secure the title.Celtic have to beat Hearts at home and hope that Rangers only draw or lose their game.
Tennis-Roger Federer has finally beaten his nemesis Rafael Nadal.
The world number two won his first title of the year by beating Nadal 6-4 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Masters on Sunday.
It’s only his second win on clay against Nadal in 11 attempts.
World number 1 Dinara Safina has won the Madrid Open as she completed her preparation for the French Open.
Safina beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-2 6-4.
The new roof on Wimbledon’s centre court was put through its paces on Sunday as 15 thousand people turned out to watch an exhibition match.
Andre Agassi,Steffi Graff,Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters played mixed doubles and singles matches as the rain fell outside.
Henman said afterwards that the court played brilliantly with the roof closed and it’s going to be a big hit with the public if and when it’s needed during the Wimbledon Championships.
Golf-The amateur player Shane Lowry has won the Irish Open at Baltray-Nick Dye reports
And in cycling Mark Cavendish of Great Britain won the 9th stage of the Giro d’Italia but the stage won’t count to the overall classification following a rider protest.
Riders were unhappy with the city centre course in Milan after a Spanish competitor was seriously hurt in a crash during Saturday’s stage and the times from the race were cancelled.
Danilo di Luca still holds the race leaders jersey.
Tennis-Andy Murray is through to the last 8 of the Madrid Masters following a comfortable straight sets win over Tommy Robredo of Spain.
Rafael Nadal is also through and didn’t even need to play as his opponent in the 3rd round Phillip Kolschreiber was unable to make it out on court owing to a leg injury.
World number 2 Roger Federer is also through.He beat James Blake.
And in Cycling-Michele Scarponi has won the 6th stage of the Giro d’Italia.
The Italian won the grueling 258 kilometer stage with race leader Danillo di Luca finishing 36 seconds behind.He retains the leaders jersey.
Friday, May 15, 2009
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French News, Fri 15 May 2009: Train Strikes
The trains are on strike in our region. Controllers walked off the job at 6 pm last night in a snap strike. Only one in four services will be operating today between Les Arcs and Ventimille, while buses will replace trains on some lines. The walkout was prompted by security concerns after an SNCF employee was assaulted. Services are expected to return to normal tomorrow morning.
A Nice football fan was killed by a police officer on Wednesday night, after the match against Marseille. 46-year-old Christophe Abadie from Frejus was apparently heading for home after an altercation in a bar, during which he allegedly shot one man and injured another. He was stopped by three police personnel, but when he accelerated towards one of the officers they opened fire. Abadie was hit in the throat and killed.
There is still no sign of two patients who escaped from a Nice psychiatric hospital 10 days ago. 37-year-old Charhan BEN-MAY-MOON and 19-year-old Ismael DIABY escaped from the Sainte-Marie facility. Police are scouring hundreds of hours of CCTV footage in an attempt to trace the whereabouts of the pair.
Between 150 and 300 hospital workers handed out leaflets and protested yesterday in the streets of Nice and Grasse over reforms of their sector, dubbed the Bachelot Law. Nationwide as many as 8 500 (police
estimate) and 25-thousand people (according to unions) marched in 40 cities, with by-far the biggest turnout in Paris.
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Formula 1-The sports teams are to meet the President of the F.I.A Max Mosley today in an attempt to resolve the escalating dispute over budget caps.
Ferarri,Toyota,Red Bull and Renault have threatened to quit Formula 1 if plans for an optional 40 million pound budget cap from next season are not shelved.
The meeting in London will also be attended by the Formula 1 rights holder Bernie Ecclestone.
Lewis Hamilton says he hasn’t given up on retaining the drivers championship this season.
McLaren are having a wretched season so far and Hamilton is only 7th in the standings trailing Championship leader Jenson Button by 32 points.
He says McLaren still have the ambition to win but if the team has still not scored many points by mid season then it will be time to knock the challenge on the head.
Cricket-England are in a commanding position going into the second day of the second test against West Indies in Chester le Street.
England closed day one on 302 for 2 having won the toss and deciding to bat on a sluggish wicket.
Both Ravi Bopara and Alistair Cook made centuries.Bopara was eventually out for 108 but Cook is still there on 126 not out.
Football-There’s been heartache for Leeds United fans as the former Premier League giants were consigned to yet another season in the third tier of English football last night.
Leeds lost their league 1 semi final play off against Millwall 2-1 on aggregate after only managing a one all draw at Elland Road last night.
So in the Premier League tomorrow.Everton face West Ham.Manchester United play Arsenal.Middlesboro face Aston Villa.Newcastle are at home to Fulham.Stoke play Wigan and Tottenham face Manchester City.
On Sunday Chelsea play Blackburn and West Brom face Liverpool.
Portsmouth play Sunderland on Monday.
Rugby Union-The Guinness Premiership final between Leicester and London Irish takes place at Twickenham tomorrow.
Leicester who finished top of the table at the end of the regular season are the favourites.
Tennis-Andy Murray is through to the last 8 of the Madrid Masters following a comfortable straight sets win over Tommy Robredo of Spain.
Rafael Nadal is also through and didn’t even need to play as his opponent in the 3rd round Phillip Kolschreiber was unable to make it out on court owing to a leg injury.
World number 2 Roger Federer is also through.He beat James Blake.
And in Cycling-Michele Scarponi has won the 6th stage of the Giro d’Italia.
The Italian won the grueling 258 kilometer stage with race leader Danillo di Luca finishing 36 seconds behind.He retains the leaders jersey.
Yourcotedazur now publishes the French regional news for people interested in Holiday Home Rental in France and
French Villa Holidays.
The trains are on strike in our region. Controllers walked off the job at 6 pm last night in a snap strike. Only one in four services will be operating today between Les Arcs and Ventimille, while buses will replace trains on some lines. The walkout was prompted by security concerns after an SNCF employee was assaulted. Services are expected to return to normal tomorrow morning.
A Nice football fan was killed by a police officer on Wednesday night, after the match against Marseille. 46-year-old Christophe Abadie from Frejus was apparently heading for home after an altercation in a bar, during which he allegedly shot one man and injured another. He was stopped by three police personnel, but when he accelerated towards one of the officers they opened fire. Abadie was hit in the throat and killed.
There is still no sign of two patients who escaped from a Nice psychiatric hospital 10 days ago. 37-year-old Charhan BEN-MAY-MOON and 19-year-old Ismael DIABY escaped from the Sainte-Marie facility. Police are scouring hundreds of hours of CCTV footage in an attempt to trace the whereabouts of the pair.
Between 150 and 300 hospital workers handed out leaflets and protested yesterday in the streets of Nice and Grasse over reforms of their sector, dubbed the Bachelot Law. Nationwide as many as 8 500 (police
estimate) and 25-thousand people (according to unions) marched in 40 cities, with by-far the biggest turnout in Paris.
SPORT
Formula 1-The sports teams are to meet the President of the F.I.A Max Mosley today in an attempt to resolve the escalating dispute over budget caps.
Ferarri,Toyota,Red Bull and Renault have threatened to quit Formula 1 if plans for an optional 40 million pound budget cap from next season are not shelved.
The meeting in London will also be attended by the Formula 1 rights holder Bernie Ecclestone.
Lewis Hamilton says he hasn’t given up on retaining the drivers championship this season.
McLaren are having a wretched season so far and Hamilton is only 7th in the standings trailing Championship leader Jenson Button by 32 points.
He says McLaren still have the ambition to win but if the team has still not scored many points by mid season then it will be time to knock the challenge on the head.
Cricket-England are in a commanding position going into the second day of the second test against West Indies in Chester le Street.
England closed day one on 302 for 2 having won the toss and deciding to bat on a sluggish wicket.
Both Ravi Bopara and Alistair Cook made centuries.Bopara was eventually out for 108 but Cook is still there on 126 not out.
Football-There’s been heartache for Leeds United fans as the former Premier League giants were consigned to yet another season in the third tier of English football last night.
Leeds lost their league 1 semi final play off against Millwall 2-1 on aggregate after only managing a one all draw at Elland Road last night.
So in the Premier League tomorrow.Everton face West Ham.Manchester United play Arsenal.Middlesboro face Aston Villa.Newcastle are at home to Fulham.Stoke play Wigan and Tottenham face Manchester City.
On Sunday Chelsea play Blackburn and West Brom face Liverpool.
Portsmouth play Sunderland on Monday.
Rugby Union-The Guinness Premiership final between Leicester and London Irish takes place at Twickenham tomorrow.
Leicester who finished top of the table at the end of the regular season are the favourites.
Tennis-Andy Murray is through to the last 8 of the Madrid Masters following a comfortable straight sets win over Tommy Robredo of Spain.
Rafael Nadal is also through and didn’t even need to play as his opponent in the 3rd round Phillip Kolschreiber was unable to make it out on court owing to a leg injury.
World number 2 Roger Federer is also through.He beat James Blake.
And in Cycling-Michele Scarponi has won the 6th stage of the Giro d’Italia.
The Italian won the grueling 258 kilometer stage with race leader Danillo di Luca finishing 36 seconds behind.He retains the leaders jersey.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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French News, Tues 12 May 2006
Equine anaemia tests
Results are expected tomorrow on the first of hundreds of horses across the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var, who have been quarantined since a suspected outbreak of equine infectious anaemia. It was first detected on April 7 at the Hippodrome on the Cote d’Azure, in a horse from Carcés in the Var. This has led to seven horse facilities and properties being placed under quarantine, effecting around 160 horses, donkeys and even a circus zebra. The minimum incubation period for the disease is 35 days.
Break-out inquiry
Two patients from a Nice psychiatric hospital remain on the loose six days after a break-out from the facility. The inmates escaped after climbing over the roof of the Saint-Marie facility. 37-year-old Italian-Moroccan Charhan Benmaimoun, who is considered dangerous, and 19-year-old Ismaël Diaby remain on the run. An inquiry is underway into their escape.
Beach restaurant demolished
A beach restaurant at Cagnes-sur-Mer was demolished yesterday by the Prefecture; the latest step in a battle to reclaim beaches for the public. The demolition signalled the end of a 12-year legal battle, which cost 50-thousand euros. There are four other restaurants on the beach also facing demolition.
Royal fundraiser
Almost 20-thousand euros was raised for the Prince Albert II Foundation. The funds from the dinner, at Monaco’s Zest Restaurant, will be used to continue the Foundation's environmental work. The food was prepared by the 2008 Chef of the Year, Yannick Alléno, and Ronan Kervarrec the Chef at the Zest. Guests were also treated to a 15 minute film extract of the Prince’s voyage to the Antartic.
Prison guard agreement
The two main unions involved in last week’s prison blockades yesterday signed an agreement with the Justice Minister, Rachida Dati. Guards blockaded prisons across the country, including Nice and Grasse, preventing the movement of prisoners and stopping visitors from entering.
Caterpillar peace package
The long running dispute at the Caterpillar factories could be drawing to a close. The American manufacturer yesterday announced improved redundancy packages for 733 workers. Facing the sack the employees briefly took their bosses hostage during negotiations.
Output drops
France saw sharp falls in industrial output in March, which were much larger than forecast. French output was down 1.4% on the previous month, said national statistics office INSEE. Economists had predicted a decline of only 0.5%. Production of electronic goods and output in the energy and food sectors fell, outweighing a rise in transport.
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Football - Newcastle United are out of the relegation zone in the English Premier League with 2 matches to go before the end of the season. Sheffield United are through to the Championship playoff final after beating Preston 1 nil last night to take the semi final tie 2 one on aggregate. The Blades will meet the winners of tonight’s other semi final play off between Reading and Burnley-Burnley lead one nil from the first leg.
Formula One - Ross Brawn has insisted that there’s no pecking order at Brawn GP and the team does not operate a favouritism policy. Brawn was speaking following threats from Rubens Barrichello that he’d hang up his helmet if he found that his teammate and championship leader Jenson Button was being favoured. He told the BBC that Brawn GP does not have a one and a two driver and they’re both on equal terms and conditions.
Cricket - The former England cricketer Chris Lewis has appeared in court charged with smuggling 140,000 pounds worth of Cocaine into the UK. Lewis who’s 41 was arrested at Gatwick airport last December. Jurors at Croydon Crown Court were told yesterday that he’d brought the drugs concealed in fruit and vegetable juices from St Lucia. Both Lewis and his co-defendant Chad Kirmon who’s a basketball player deny the charges.
Rugby Union-The Scotland captain Mike Blair has been called into the Lions squad to replace injured scrum half Tomas O’Leary. The 28 year old’s call up means that there are now 3 Scottish players in the South Africa tour party.
Cycling - Allesandro Petacchi has the overall lead in the Giro d’Italia after the 3rd stage. The Italian won Monday’s stage to eclipse Britain’s Mark Cavendish-The gruelling mountain sections start today.
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French Villa Holidays.
And finally, workmen dismantled a large sculpture mocking European Union member states Monday after its Czech artist demanded its removal from the EU's headquarters. The 16-metre high "Entropa" sculpture portrays Bulgaria as a squat toilet, Italy as a football ground, and the Netherlands as entirely flooded, with only a few minarets sticking out. It caused outrage when it was unveiled in January, but has attracted many visitors to see it in the entrance of an EU building that is often used for summits. It had been due to remain on display in Brussels until the Czech Republic's EU presidency ends in June, after six months. But the artist, David Cerny, said he no longer wanted to be associated with the Czech Republic because its new government involves former communists.
Equine anaemia tests
Results are expected tomorrow on the first of hundreds of horses across the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var, who have been quarantined since a suspected outbreak of equine infectious anaemia. It was first detected on April 7 at the Hippodrome on the Cote d’Azure, in a horse from Carcés in the Var. This has led to seven horse facilities and properties being placed under quarantine, effecting around 160 horses, donkeys and even a circus zebra. The minimum incubation period for the disease is 35 days.
Break-out inquiry
Two patients from a Nice psychiatric hospital remain on the loose six days after a break-out from the facility. The inmates escaped after climbing over the roof of the Saint-Marie facility. 37-year-old Italian-Moroccan Charhan Benmaimoun, who is considered dangerous, and 19-year-old Ismaël Diaby remain on the run. An inquiry is underway into their escape.
Beach restaurant demolished
A beach restaurant at Cagnes-sur-Mer was demolished yesterday by the Prefecture; the latest step in a battle to reclaim beaches for the public. The demolition signalled the end of a 12-year legal battle, which cost 50-thousand euros. There are four other restaurants on the beach also facing demolition.
Royal fundraiser
Almost 20-thousand euros was raised for the Prince Albert II Foundation. The funds from the dinner, at Monaco’s Zest Restaurant, will be used to continue the Foundation's environmental work. The food was prepared by the 2008 Chef of the Year, Yannick Alléno, and Ronan Kervarrec the Chef at the Zest. Guests were also treated to a 15 minute film extract of the Prince’s voyage to the Antartic.
Prison guard agreement
The two main unions involved in last week’s prison blockades yesterday signed an agreement with the Justice Minister, Rachida Dati. Guards blockaded prisons across the country, including Nice and Grasse, preventing the movement of prisoners and stopping visitors from entering.
Caterpillar peace package
The long running dispute at the Caterpillar factories could be drawing to a close. The American manufacturer yesterday announced improved redundancy packages for 733 workers. Facing the sack the employees briefly took their bosses hostage during negotiations.
Output drops
France saw sharp falls in industrial output in March, which were much larger than forecast. French output was down 1.4% on the previous month, said national statistics office INSEE. Economists had predicted a decline of only 0.5%. Production of electronic goods and output in the energy and food sectors fell, outweighing a rise in transport.
SPORT
Football - Newcastle United are out of the relegation zone in the English Premier League with 2 matches to go before the end of the season. Sheffield United are through to the Championship playoff final after beating Preston 1 nil last night to take the semi final tie 2 one on aggregate. The Blades will meet the winners of tonight’s other semi final play off between Reading and Burnley-Burnley lead one nil from the first leg.
Formula One - Ross Brawn has insisted that there’s no pecking order at Brawn GP and the team does not operate a favouritism policy. Brawn was speaking following threats from Rubens Barrichello that he’d hang up his helmet if he found that his teammate and championship leader Jenson Button was being favoured. He told the BBC that Brawn GP does not have a one and a two driver and they’re both on equal terms and conditions.
Cricket - The former England cricketer Chris Lewis has appeared in court charged with smuggling 140,000 pounds worth of Cocaine into the UK. Lewis who’s 41 was arrested at Gatwick airport last December. Jurors at Croydon Crown Court were told yesterday that he’d brought the drugs concealed in fruit and vegetable juices from St Lucia. Both Lewis and his co-defendant Chad Kirmon who’s a basketball player deny the charges.
Rugby Union-The Scotland captain Mike Blair has been called into the Lions squad to replace injured scrum half Tomas O’Leary. The 28 year old’s call up means that there are now 3 Scottish players in the South Africa tour party.
Cycling - Allesandro Petacchi has the overall lead in the Giro d’Italia after the 3rd stage. The Italian won Monday’s stage to eclipse Britain’s Mark Cavendish-The gruelling mountain sections start today.
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And finally, workmen dismantled a large sculpture mocking European Union member states Monday after its Czech artist demanded its removal from the EU's headquarters. The 16-metre high "Entropa" sculpture portrays Bulgaria as a squat toilet, Italy as a football ground, and the Netherlands as entirely flooded, with only a few minarets sticking out. It caused outrage when it was unveiled in January, but has attracted many visitors to see it in the entrance of an EU building that is often used for summits. It had been due to remain on display in Brussels until the Czech Republic's EU presidency ends in June, after six months. But the artist, David Cerny, said he no longer wanted to be associated with the Czech Republic because its new government involves former communists.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
French Villa Holiday News.
French News, Tues 12 May 2009
Equine anaemia tests
Results are expected tomorrow on the first of hundreds of horses across the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var, who have been quarantined since a suspected outbreak of equine infectious anaemia. It was first detected on April 7 at the Hippodrome on the Cote d’Azure, in a horse from Carcés in the Var. This has led to seven horse facilities and properties being placed under quarantine, effecting around 160 horses, donkeys and even a circus zebra. The minimum incubation period for the disease is 35 days.
Break-out inquiry
Two patients from a Nice psychiatric hospital remain on the loose six days after a break-out from the facility. The inmates escaped after climbing over the roof of the Saint-Marie facility. 37-year-old Italian-Moroccan Charhan Benmaimoun, who is considered dangerous, and 19-year-old Ismaël Diaby remain on the run. An inquiry is underway into their escape.
Beach restaurant demolished
A beach restaurant at Cagnes-sur-Mer was demolished yesterday by the Prefecture; the latest step in a battle to reclaim beaches for the public. The demolition signalled the end of a 12-year legal battle, which cost 50-thousand euros. There are four other restaurants on the beach also facing demolition.
Royal fundraiser
Almost 20-thousand euros was raised for the Prince Albert II Foundation. The funds from the dinner, at Monaco’s Zest Restaurant, will be used to continue the Foundation's environmental work. The food was prepared by the 2008 Chef of the Year, Yannick Alléno, and Ronan Kervarrec the Chef at the Zest. Guests were also treated to a 15 minute film extract of the Prince’s voyage to the Antartic.
Prison guard agreement
The two main unions involved in last week’s prison blockades yesterday signed an agreement with the Justice Minister, Rachida Dati. Guards blockaded prisons across the country, including Nice and Grasse, preventing the movement of prisoners and stopping visitors from entering.
Caterpillar peace package
The long running dispute at the Caterpillar factories could be drawing to a close. The American manufacturer yesterday announced improved redundancy packages for 733 workers. Facing the sack the employees briefly took their bosses hostage during negotiations.
Output drops
France saw sharp falls in industrial output in March, which were much larger than forecast. French output was down 1.4% on the previous month, said national statistics office INSEE. Economists had predicted a decline of only 0.5%. Production of electronic goods and output in the energy and food sectors fell, outweighing a rise in transport.
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Football - Newcastle United are out of the relegation zone in the English Premier League with 2 matches to go before the end of the season. Sheffield United are through to the Championship playoff final after beating Preston 1 nil last night to take the semi final tie 2 one on aggregate. The Blades will meet the winners of tonight’s other semi final play off between Reading and Burnley-Burnley lead one nil from the first leg.
Formula One - Ross Brawn has insisted that there’s no pecking order at Brawn GP and the team does not operate a favouritism policy. Brawn was speaking following threats from Rubens Barrichello that he’d hang up his helmet if he found that his teammate and championship leader Jenson Button was being favoured. He told the BBC that Brawn GP does not have a one and a two driver and they’re both on equal terms and conditions.
Cricket - The former England cricketer Chris Lewis has appeared in court charged with smuggling 140,000 pounds worth of Cocaine into the UK. Lewis who’s 41 was arrested at Gatwick airport last December. Jurors at Croydon Crown Court were told yesterday that he’d brought the drugs concealed in fruit and vegetable juices from St Lucia. Both Lewis and his co-defendant Chad Kirmon who’s a basketball player deny the charges.
Rugby Union-The Scotland captain Mike Blair has been called into the Lions squad to replace injured scrum half Tomas O’Leary. The 28 year old’s call up means that there are now 3 Scottish players in the South Africa tour party.
Cycling - Allesandro Petacchi has the overall lead in the Giro d’Italia after the 3rd stage. The Italian won Monday’s stage to eclipse Britain’s Mark Cavendish-The gruelling mountain sections start today.
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And finally, workmen dismantled a large sculpture mocking European Union member states Monday after its Czech artist demanded its removal from the EU's headquarters. The 16-metre high "Entropa" sculpture portrays Bulgaria as a squat toilet, Italy as a football ground, and the Netherlands as entirely flooded, with only a few minarets sticking out. It caused outrage when it was unveiled in January, but has attracted many visitors to see it in the entrance of an EU building that is often used for summits. It had been due to remain on display in Brussels until the Czech Republic's EU presidency ends in June, after six months. But the artist, David Cerny, said he no longer wanted to be associated with the Czech Republic because its new government involves former communists.
Equine anaemia tests
Results are expected tomorrow on the first of hundreds of horses across the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var, who have been quarantined since a suspected outbreak of equine infectious anaemia. It was first detected on April 7 at the Hippodrome on the Cote d’Azure, in a horse from Carcés in the Var. This has led to seven horse facilities and properties being placed under quarantine, effecting around 160 horses, donkeys and even a circus zebra. The minimum incubation period for the disease is 35 days.
Break-out inquiry
Two patients from a Nice psychiatric hospital remain on the loose six days after a break-out from the facility. The inmates escaped after climbing over the roof of the Saint-Marie facility. 37-year-old Italian-Moroccan Charhan Benmaimoun, who is considered dangerous, and 19-year-old Ismaël Diaby remain on the run. An inquiry is underway into their escape.
Beach restaurant demolished
A beach restaurant at Cagnes-sur-Mer was demolished yesterday by the Prefecture; the latest step in a battle to reclaim beaches for the public. The demolition signalled the end of a 12-year legal battle, which cost 50-thousand euros. There are four other restaurants on the beach also facing demolition.
Royal fundraiser
Almost 20-thousand euros was raised for the Prince Albert II Foundation. The funds from the dinner, at Monaco’s Zest Restaurant, will be used to continue the Foundation's environmental work. The food was prepared by the 2008 Chef of the Year, Yannick Alléno, and Ronan Kervarrec the Chef at the Zest. Guests were also treated to a 15 minute film extract of the Prince’s voyage to the Antartic.
Prison guard agreement
The two main unions involved in last week’s prison blockades yesterday signed an agreement with the Justice Minister, Rachida Dati. Guards blockaded prisons across the country, including Nice and Grasse, preventing the movement of prisoners and stopping visitors from entering.
Caterpillar peace package
The long running dispute at the Caterpillar factories could be drawing to a close. The American manufacturer yesterday announced improved redundancy packages for 733 workers. Facing the sack the employees briefly took their bosses hostage during negotiations.
Output drops
France saw sharp falls in industrial output in March, which were much larger than forecast. French output was down 1.4% on the previous month, said national statistics office INSEE. Economists had predicted a decline of only 0.5%. Production of electronic goods and output in the energy and food sectors fell, outweighing a rise in transport.
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Football - Newcastle United are out of the relegation zone in the English Premier League with 2 matches to go before the end of the season. Sheffield United are through to the Championship playoff final after beating Preston 1 nil last night to take the semi final tie 2 one on aggregate. The Blades will meet the winners of tonight’s other semi final play off between Reading and Burnley-Burnley lead one nil from the first leg.
Formula One - Ross Brawn has insisted that there’s no pecking order at Brawn GP and the team does not operate a favouritism policy. Brawn was speaking following threats from Rubens Barrichello that he’d hang up his helmet if he found that his teammate and championship leader Jenson Button was being favoured. He told the BBC that Brawn GP does not have a one and a two driver and they’re both on equal terms and conditions.
Cricket - The former England cricketer Chris Lewis has appeared in court charged with smuggling 140,000 pounds worth of Cocaine into the UK. Lewis who’s 41 was arrested at Gatwick airport last December. Jurors at Croydon Crown Court were told yesterday that he’d brought the drugs concealed in fruit and vegetable juices from St Lucia. Both Lewis and his co-defendant Chad Kirmon who’s a basketball player deny the charges.
Rugby Union-The Scotland captain Mike Blair has been called into the Lions squad to replace injured scrum half Tomas O’Leary. The 28 year old’s call up means that there are now 3 Scottish players in the South Africa tour party.
Cycling - Allesandro Petacchi has the overall lead in the Giro d’Italia after the 3rd stage. The Italian won Monday’s stage to eclipse Britain’s Mark Cavendish-The gruelling mountain sections start today.
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And finally, workmen dismantled a large sculpture mocking European Union member states Monday after its Czech artist demanded its removal from the EU's headquarters. The 16-metre high "Entropa" sculpture portrays Bulgaria as a squat toilet, Italy as a football ground, and the Netherlands as entirely flooded, with only a few minarets sticking out. It caused outrage when it was unveiled in January, but has attracted many visitors to see it in the entrance of an EU building that is often used for summits. It had been due to remain on display in Brussels until the Czech Republic's EU presidency ends in June, after six months. But the artist, David Cerny, said he no longer wanted to be associated with the Czech Republic because its new government involves former communists.
Monday, May 11, 2009
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French News, Mon 11 May 2009
Kandel election win
UMP candidate, Benoit Kandel, has been declared the winner of a partial cantonal election in Nice. The former gendarme received almost 60% of the vote to defeat his opponent Frederique Gregoire-Concas. Mr Kandel will be officially welcomed to the Conseil General this morning.
Motorcycle event crash
A young motorcyclist from Nice was injured during a rally. The 24-year-old a member of the Moto-Club de Nice received head injuries when his machine left the road at Sospel during a time-trial. He was taken to hospital in Nice after plunging around five metres of the road.
Swimmer saved from sea
A 48-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being rescued from the sea off Menton. The man got into difficulties around 9 o’clock yesterday morning off the Fossan beach. He was pulled from the water by a passerby, and revived by a volunteer fireman.
Gasquet positive test
French tennis player Richard Gasquet has admitted testing positive for cocaine, but insists he will clear his name. The 22-year-old, who could face a two-year ban from the sport, failed the test at the Miami Masters in March. In a statement the French Tennis Federation said it was "very surprised" by the news.
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Formula One - Jenson Button will come to the Monaco Grand Prix with a healthy lead in the drivers’ championship after taking the chequered flag in Barcelona on Sunday. Button led home a Brawn GP one two with teammate Rubens Barrichello finishing second. Mark Webber in the Red Bull came home in third.It was another bad weekend for Ferarri. Kimi Raikonnen was out of the points again after having to retire with a hydraulic problem while Felipe Massa slipped to sixth when he was forced to go into fuel saving mode when a pit stop problem resulted in not enough fuel going into his car.McLaren are also in poor shape with Heikki Kovalienen retiring after just 7 laps and Lewis Hamilton finishing 9th.Button leads the drivers’ championship with 41 points from Rubens Barrichello who’s got 27.Sebastien Vettel has 23 points with Red Bull teammate Mark Webber on 15 and a half.
Football - Manchester United are closing in on the defence of their English Premier League title. Meanwhile, tonight Newcastle face Middlesboro in a relegation 6 pointer at St James Park.Middlesboro are second from bottom with Newcastle one place above them. They’re both on 31 points along with the bottom club West Bromwich Albion who won on Saturday to close the gap. A win for either club tonight could lift them out of the relegation zone with Hull City dropping into it. The Championship play of semi final second leg game between Sheffield United and Preston is on tonight at Bramall Lane.The score is tied at one all from the first leg.
Cricket - Ian Bell and Ryan Sidebottom have been added to the England squad for the second test against West Indies which starts in Durham on Thursday. Monty Panesar makes way for Sidebottom while Bell is rewarded for some good early form in the county championship.England won the first test at Lords by 10 wickets.
Cycling - Belgian Tom Boonen looks set to be banned from this years Tour de France after testing positive for cocaine. Boonen who won the Paris Roubaix race last month also tested positive for the drug last year.His team Quick Step say the news is embarrassing and Boonen clearly needs help.
Golf - Henrik Stenson of Sweden has won the Players Championship at Sawgrass by 4 strokes. The Swede hit 6 birdies in a final round of 66 to end on 12 under par.England’s Ian Poulter finished second on 8 under.
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And finally, move over Jet Set -- here comes the Pet Set. An airline catering exclusively to furry passengers takes to the skies this July with a promise to make air travel everything the domestic animal could want. The first Pet Airways flight will depart July 14 from Teterboro, a small airport outside New York, en route to Washington, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles, said founder Alysa Binder. Flights, which will cost 149 dollars each way, will be on a modified Beechcraft 1900 supplied under contract with Suburban Air. The plane usually fits 19 passengers. This time there will be room for 50 cats and dogs.
Kandel election win
UMP candidate, Benoit Kandel, has been declared the winner of a partial cantonal election in Nice. The former gendarme received almost 60% of the vote to defeat his opponent Frederique Gregoire-Concas. Mr Kandel will be officially welcomed to the Conseil General this morning.
Motorcycle event crash
A young motorcyclist from Nice was injured during a rally. The 24-year-old a member of the Moto-Club de Nice received head injuries when his machine left the road at Sospel during a time-trial. He was taken to hospital in Nice after plunging around five metres of the road.
Swimmer saved from sea
A 48-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being rescued from the sea off Menton. The man got into difficulties around 9 o’clock yesterday morning off the Fossan beach. He was pulled from the water by a passerby, and revived by a volunteer fireman.
Gasquet positive test
French tennis player Richard Gasquet has admitted testing positive for cocaine, but insists he will clear his name. The 22-year-old, who could face a two-year ban from the sport, failed the test at the Miami Masters in March. In a statement the French Tennis Federation said it was "very surprised" by the news.
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Formula One - Jenson Button will come to the Monaco Grand Prix with a healthy lead in the drivers’ championship after taking the chequered flag in Barcelona on Sunday. Button led home a Brawn GP one two with teammate Rubens Barrichello finishing second. Mark Webber in the Red Bull came home in third.It was another bad weekend for Ferarri. Kimi Raikonnen was out of the points again after having to retire with a hydraulic problem while Felipe Massa slipped to sixth when he was forced to go into fuel saving mode when a pit stop problem resulted in not enough fuel going into his car.McLaren are also in poor shape with Heikki Kovalienen retiring after just 7 laps and Lewis Hamilton finishing 9th.Button leads the drivers’ championship with 41 points from Rubens Barrichello who’s got 27.Sebastien Vettel has 23 points with Red Bull teammate Mark Webber on 15 and a half.
Football - Manchester United are closing in on the defence of their English Premier League title. Meanwhile, tonight Newcastle face Middlesboro in a relegation 6 pointer at St James Park.Middlesboro are second from bottom with Newcastle one place above them. They’re both on 31 points along with the bottom club West Bromwich Albion who won on Saturday to close the gap. A win for either club tonight could lift them out of the relegation zone with Hull City dropping into it. The Championship play of semi final second leg game between Sheffield United and Preston is on tonight at Bramall Lane.The score is tied at one all from the first leg.
Cricket - Ian Bell and Ryan Sidebottom have been added to the England squad for the second test against West Indies which starts in Durham on Thursday. Monty Panesar makes way for Sidebottom while Bell is rewarded for some good early form in the county championship.England won the first test at Lords by 10 wickets.
Cycling - Belgian Tom Boonen looks set to be banned from this years Tour de France after testing positive for cocaine. Boonen who won the Paris Roubaix race last month also tested positive for the drug last year.His team Quick Step say the news is embarrassing and Boonen clearly needs help.
Golf - Henrik Stenson of Sweden has won the Players Championship at Sawgrass by 4 strokes. The Swede hit 6 birdies in a final round of 66 to end on 12 under par.England’s Ian Poulter finished second on 8 under.
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And finally, move over Jet Set -- here comes the Pet Set. An airline catering exclusively to furry passengers takes to the skies this July with a promise to make air travel everything the domestic animal could want. The first Pet Airways flight will depart July 14 from Teterboro, a small airport outside New York, en route to Washington, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles, said founder Alysa Binder. Flights, which will cost 149 dollars each way, will be on a modified Beechcraft 1900 supplied under contract with Suburban Air. The plane usually fits 19 passengers. This time there will be room for 50 cats and dogs.
Friday, May 8, 2009
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French News, Thurs 7 May 2009
Suspected swine flu in Monaco
A 27-year-old Monaco resident is isolated in hospital, suspected of contracting swine flu. The man, who recently returned from a trip to Mexico, was admitted to the L’Archet hospital yesterday. He contacted the Princess Grace Hospital after displaying flu symptoms; after being examined he was transferred to the L’Archet infectious diseases unit. Officials are now awaiting the results of blood tests to confirm if it is an actual case of H1N1 flu. There are now seven confirmed cases of the virus in France.
Orange network woes
600-thousand mobile phone users were without service for more than three hours yesterday afternoon, because of a fault in the Orange network. The problem also affected internet and television connections, as well as fixed phones on the network. The problem with two network routers in Nice affected all Orange services throughout the Alpes-Maritimes and Var.
Guatanamo inmate in Nice
A former detainee from Guantanamo Bay, released after seven years, will soon be living in Nice. 42-year-old Algerian Lakhdar Boumediene was accepted by French authorities after being freed by the Americans. In 10 days' time he'll join his sister-in-law in an apartment block in the des Moulins area.
'Glacier' to close
The Environment Minister yesterday confirmed the closure of the controversial “Glacier” rubbish site in Villeneuve-Loubet. However, no official date has yet been announced for when the facility will be shut down.
Spreading the word
The popularity of Riviera Radio continues to spread. The latest figures reveal on-line listeners are up to almost 140-thousand, an increase of around 25%. And while most are in France, people are also listening via their computers in the UK, US, Germany, Italy, Canada and Ireland.
Prison peace plan
France’s prison strike, which has hit facilities in Nice, Grasse and Toulon, enters its fourth, and most likely final day. Prison guards have been blockading jails across the country, preventing the movement of inmates and access to visitors since Monday. Unions will present a new peace deal to members today, thrashed last night in marathon talks with the Justice Minister.
Cult leader recaptured
French police yesterday recaptured a cult leader jailed for child abuse after he escaped last week from a prison on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion in a helicopter. Dozens of police clad in bullet-proof vests raided a building in Saint-Denis, less than two kilometres from the prison where Juliano Verbard and two fellow prisioners escaped in a helicopter hijacked by accomplices on April 27. Five of Verbard's accomplices, including three who hijacked the helicopter, were captured in the raid, which was broadcast live on television. 27-year-old Verbard, the leader of a cult called the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, was serving a 15-year term for raping and sexually assaulting children.
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Football - The European Champions League final will be between Manchester United and Barcelona. Barcelona won their place after going through on the away goals rule following a one all draw against Chelsea-but last night’s game at Stamford Bridge was mired in controversy.
Formula One - The son of the President of the F.I.A Max Mosley has been found dead at his home in West London. Alexander Mosley who was 39 was found at the property in Notting Hill on Tuesday. Police say they’re treating the death as non suspicious. Reports suggest that Mr Mosley may have suffered a drugs overdose.
Cricket - A Ravi Bopara century in an otherwise poor display of batting saved England’s blushes on day 1 of the 1st test against West Indies at Lords. Bopara had got to 118 not out at stumps in England’s total of 289 for 7. The players returning from the Indian Premier League looked rusty. Kevin Pietersen was out without troubling the scorers and Paul Collingwood also failed to make an impact. Fidel Edwards was the pick of the West Indies bowlers finishing the day with figures of 4 for 53.
Rugby Union - Tom Shanklin’s hopes of touring with the Lions is in the balance after he suffered a dislocated shoulder in last night’s match between Cardiff Blues and Dragons. The Wales star was forced off the field with the injury and was taken to hospital for a scan.
The England fly half Toby Flood will be out of action for 6 months after surgery on a ruptured left Achilles. Flood suffered the injury during Leicester Tigers’ Heineken Cup semi final win over Cardiff Blues last Sunday. He’ll miss England’s summer tour of Argentina.
Tennis - Ana Ivanovic has been knocked out of the Italian Open in Rome. Ivanovic was beaten in three sets in the third round by Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland. The defending Champion Jelena Jancovic, world number one Dinara Safina and the number 4 seed Venus Williams are all through to the quarter finals.
Athletics - Paula Radcliffe says she’s targeting the World Championships in August for her return from injury but she won’t be taking any unnecessary risks. The 35 year old marathon world record holder had surgery in March to remove a bunion on her right foot and she’s hoping to resume training next month. The star also says that the bunion has been responsible for a succession of injuries dating back three years.
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And finally, six Chinese who sped through a Swiss highway at up to 229 kilometres per hour have each been fined up to 95,000 francs (62,000 euros, 84,000 dollars) for speeding and other traffic offences. According to a verdict published by the district court of Horgen, the judge threw out the defence that the Chinese drivers were unaware of Switzerland's highway speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour. It ruled that they had "intentionally exceeded the speed limit." The group was stopped by police on May 5 in 2008 while travelling in luxury vehicles, including Lamborghinis, from Italy to France where they were due to catch a flight home.
Suspected swine flu in Monaco
A 27-year-old Monaco resident is isolated in hospital, suspected of contracting swine flu. The man, who recently returned from a trip to Mexico, was admitted to the L’Archet hospital yesterday. He contacted the Princess Grace Hospital after displaying flu symptoms; after being examined he was transferred to the L’Archet infectious diseases unit. Officials are now awaiting the results of blood tests to confirm if it is an actual case of H1N1 flu. There are now seven confirmed cases of the virus in France.
Orange network woes
600-thousand mobile phone users were without service for more than three hours yesterday afternoon, because of a fault in the Orange network. The problem also affected internet and television connections, as well as fixed phones on the network. The problem with two network routers in Nice affected all Orange services throughout the Alpes-Maritimes and Var.
Guatanamo inmate in Nice
A former detainee from Guantanamo Bay, released after seven years, will soon be living in Nice. 42-year-old Algerian Lakhdar Boumediene was accepted by French authorities after being freed by the Americans. In 10 days' time he'll join his sister-in-law in an apartment block in the des Moulins area.
'Glacier' to close
The Environment Minister yesterday confirmed the closure of the controversial “Glacier” rubbish site in Villeneuve-Loubet. However, no official date has yet been announced for when the facility will be shut down.
Spreading the word
The popularity of Riviera Radio continues to spread. The latest figures reveal on-line listeners are up to almost 140-thousand, an increase of around 25%. And while most are in France, people are also listening via their computers in the UK, US, Germany, Italy, Canada and Ireland.
Prison peace plan
France’s prison strike, which has hit facilities in Nice, Grasse and Toulon, enters its fourth, and most likely final day. Prison guards have been blockading jails across the country, preventing the movement of inmates and access to visitors since Monday. Unions will present a new peace deal to members today, thrashed last night in marathon talks with the Justice Minister.
Cult leader recaptured
French police yesterday recaptured a cult leader jailed for child abuse after he escaped last week from a prison on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion in a helicopter. Dozens of police clad in bullet-proof vests raided a building in Saint-Denis, less than two kilometres from the prison where Juliano Verbard and two fellow prisioners escaped in a helicopter hijacked by accomplices on April 27. Five of Verbard's accomplices, including three who hijacked the helicopter, were captured in the raid, which was broadcast live on television. 27-year-old Verbard, the leader of a cult called the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, was serving a 15-year term for raping and sexually assaulting children.
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Football - The European Champions League final will be between Manchester United and Barcelona. Barcelona won their place after going through on the away goals rule following a one all draw against Chelsea-but last night’s game at Stamford Bridge was mired in controversy.
Formula One - The son of the President of the F.I.A Max Mosley has been found dead at his home in West London. Alexander Mosley who was 39 was found at the property in Notting Hill on Tuesday. Police say they’re treating the death as non suspicious. Reports suggest that Mr Mosley may have suffered a drugs overdose.
Cricket - A Ravi Bopara century in an otherwise poor display of batting saved England’s blushes on day 1 of the 1st test against West Indies at Lords. Bopara had got to 118 not out at stumps in England’s total of 289 for 7. The players returning from the Indian Premier League looked rusty. Kevin Pietersen was out without troubling the scorers and Paul Collingwood also failed to make an impact. Fidel Edwards was the pick of the West Indies bowlers finishing the day with figures of 4 for 53.
Rugby Union - Tom Shanklin’s hopes of touring with the Lions is in the balance after he suffered a dislocated shoulder in last night’s match between Cardiff Blues and Dragons. The Wales star was forced off the field with the injury and was taken to hospital for a scan.
The England fly half Toby Flood will be out of action for 6 months after surgery on a ruptured left Achilles. Flood suffered the injury during Leicester Tigers’ Heineken Cup semi final win over Cardiff Blues last Sunday. He’ll miss England’s summer tour of Argentina.
Tennis - Ana Ivanovic has been knocked out of the Italian Open in Rome. Ivanovic was beaten in three sets in the third round by Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland. The defending Champion Jelena Jancovic, world number one Dinara Safina and the number 4 seed Venus Williams are all through to the quarter finals.
Athletics - Paula Radcliffe says she’s targeting the World Championships in August for her return from injury but she won’t be taking any unnecessary risks. The 35 year old marathon world record holder had surgery in March to remove a bunion on her right foot and she’s hoping to resume training next month. The star also says that the bunion has been responsible for a succession of injuries dating back three years.
Yourcotedazur now publishes the French regional news for people interested in Holiday Home Rental in France and
French Villa Holidays.
And finally, six Chinese who sped through a Swiss highway at up to 229 kilometres per hour have each been fined up to 95,000 francs (62,000 euros, 84,000 dollars) for speeding and other traffic offences. According to a verdict published by the district court of Horgen, the judge threw out the defence that the Chinese drivers were unaware of Switzerland's highway speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour. It ruled that they had "intentionally exceeded the speed limit." The group was stopped by police on May 5 in 2008 while travelling in luxury vehicles, including Lamborghinis, from Italy to France where they were due to catch a flight home.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
French Villa Holiday News.
French News Tues 5 May 2009
PACA TGV route
The route for the high-speed TGV train through the PACA region will be announced on 30 June. The route of the service has been hotly debated for a number of years, with many towns fighting to ensure they are not bypassed. Ecology Minister Jean-Louis Borloo is due to unveil the details.
More CCTV cameras
The total number of surveillance cameras in Nice will climb to 500 by the end of next year. There are already 200 cameras in the City and surrounding suburbs. A further 150 will come on line by the end of 2009, and a further 150 the following year. Many of the cameras will be installed in areas identified as risky.
Don't look rubbish
A French couple has unveiled a program that could bring a whole new look to the Cote d’Azur; decorated rubbish bins. They have designed a series of large, printed, hard-wearing plastic covers which can be easily applied to most domestic wheely-bins. The first new look bins, around 600 in total, will be unveiled later this month at the MIN wholesale food market.
Fourth swine flu case
France now has four confirmed cases of swine flu. The Health Minister Roselyne Bachelot says this figure is almost certain to reach five, and could possibly climb as high as eight. Meanwhile, the French government yesterday sent 100-thousand bottles of Tamiflu to Mexico to help combat the outbreak.
Prison strike violence
Prison guards in France have clashed with police during protests against overcrowding in French jails. At France's largest prison, Fleury-Merogis, south of Paris, wardens began a four-day action by setting barricades on fire and hampering inmate transfers. Police used tear gas to dispel the protesters and open access to the jail.
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Football – Three games to go and the tension is growing at the foot of the English Premier League as another of the strugglers lost last night, Hull going down 1-nil to Aston Villa.
Thierry Henry sat out training on Monday ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League showdown with Chelsea on Wednesday night. Henry picked up a knee injury during Saturday’s win over Real Madrid but is expected to be fit.
The veteran Liverpool centre-back Sami Hyypia is to join the German side Bayer Leverkusen on a two year deal at the end of the summer.The 35 year old Finn has undergone a medical and will leave Anfield in the summer. He’s been at Liverpool for 10 years and has made 317 appearances.
Cricket - The England coach Andy Flower has admitted that some of his side are under prepared for the first test against West Indies which starts at Lords tomorrow. Flower says that the players who’ve been taking part in the Indian Premier League are without a doubt under prepared for first class cricket although he stressed he wasn’t criticising E.C.B policy. Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Bopara and Paul Collingwood have all been in South Africa with the I.P.L although Collingwood didn’t actually make any appearances for the Delhi Daredevils.
Rugby Union - Alan Quinlan’s place in the Lions squad is in doubt after he was cited for allegedly eye gouging the Leinster captain Leo Cullen during Saturday’s Heineken Cup semi final. The Munster player is to appear before a European disciplinary panel as soon as it can be arranged and could face a lengthy ban if found guilty.
Jamie Noon is the latest England player to pack his bags for France.The Newcastle centre is leaving the club after 10 years and is believed to be signing for Brive.
Tennis - Venus Williams struggled to a 3 set win over Lucie Safarova in the second round of the Italian Open in Rome on Monday. The number 4 seed took the first set easily enough but lost the second 6-4 before recovering to take the decider. Her sister Serena who’s seeded 2 will start her campaign later today with a second round tie against Patty Scheider.
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And finally, a man trying to rob a factory in Sydney got stuck on its slippery, steep roof in pouring rain, triggering a three-hour rescue operation by police and firefighters in the early hours of Sunday. New South Wales state police said in a statement a rescue unit tried to reach the man, three storeys above ground, but it was too risky to climb onto the roof in the rain. Firefighters then tried to get to the man with a ladder, but couldn't reach him. Another truck with a longer ladder was brought in while a police helicopter was used to light the area. After his rescue the man was found to be carrying items including a helmet with a light, bolt cutters, a small ladder, backpack, tarpaulin, ropes and harnesses, police said. The 53-year-old has been charged with an attempted break-in.
PACA TGV route
The route for the high-speed TGV train through the PACA region will be announced on 30 June. The route of the service has been hotly debated for a number of years, with many towns fighting to ensure they are not bypassed. Ecology Minister Jean-Louis Borloo is due to unveil the details.
More CCTV cameras
The total number of surveillance cameras in Nice will climb to 500 by the end of next year. There are already 200 cameras in the City and surrounding suburbs. A further 150 will come on line by the end of 2009, and a further 150 the following year. Many of the cameras will be installed in areas identified as risky.
Don't look rubbish
A French couple has unveiled a program that could bring a whole new look to the Cote d’Azur; decorated rubbish bins. They have designed a series of large, printed, hard-wearing plastic covers which can be easily applied to most domestic wheely-bins. The first new look bins, around 600 in total, will be unveiled later this month at the MIN wholesale food market.
Fourth swine flu case
France now has four confirmed cases of swine flu. The Health Minister Roselyne Bachelot says this figure is almost certain to reach five, and could possibly climb as high as eight. Meanwhile, the French government yesterday sent 100-thousand bottles of Tamiflu to Mexico to help combat the outbreak.
Prison strike violence
Prison guards in France have clashed with police during protests against overcrowding in French jails. At France's largest prison, Fleury-Merogis, south of Paris, wardens began a four-day action by setting barricades on fire and hampering inmate transfers. Police used tear gas to dispel the protesters and open access to the jail.
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Football – Three games to go and the tension is growing at the foot of the English Premier League as another of the strugglers lost last night, Hull going down 1-nil to Aston Villa.
Thierry Henry sat out training on Monday ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League showdown with Chelsea on Wednesday night. Henry picked up a knee injury during Saturday’s win over Real Madrid but is expected to be fit.
The veteran Liverpool centre-back Sami Hyypia is to join the German side Bayer Leverkusen on a two year deal at the end of the summer.The 35 year old Finn has undergone a medical and will leave Anfield in the summer. He’s been at Liverpool for 10 years and has made 317 appearances.
Cricket - The England coach Andy Flower has admitted that some of his side are under prepared for the first test against West Indies which starts at Lords tomorrow. Flower says that the players who’ve been taking part in the Indian Premier League are without a doubt under prepared for first class cricket although he stressed he wasn’t criticising E.C.B policy. Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Bopara and Paul Collingwood have all been in South Africa with the I.P.L although Collingwood didn’t actually make any appearances for the Delhi Daredevils.
Rugby Union - Alan Quinlan’s place in the Lions squad is in doubt after he was cited for allegedly eye gouging the Leinster captain Leo Cullen during Saturday’s Heineken Cup semi final. The Munster player is to appear before a European disciplinary panel as soon as it can be arranged and could face a lengthy ban if found guilty.
Jamie Noon is the latest England player to pack his bags for France.The Newcastle centre is leaving the club after 10 years and is believed to be signing for Brive.
Tennis - Venus Williams struggled to a 3 set win over Lucie Safarova in the second round of the Italian Open in Rome on Monday. The number 4 seed took the first set easily enough but lost the second 6-4 before recovering to take the decider. Her sister Serena who’s seeded 2 will start her campaign later today with a second round tie against Patty Scheider.
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And finally, a man trying to rob a factory in Sydney got stuck on its slippery, steep roof in pouring rain, triggering a three-hour rescue operation by police and firefighters in the early hours of Sunday. New South Wales state police said in a statement a rescue unit tried to reach the man, three storeys above ground, but it was too risky to climb onto the roof in the rain. Firefighters then tried to get to the man with a ladder, but couldn't reach him. Another truck with a longer ladder was brought in while a police helicopter was used to light the area. After his rescue the man was found to be carrying items including a helmet with a light, bolt cutters, a small ladder, backpack, tarpaulin, ropes and harnesses, police said. The 53-year-old has been charged with an attempted break-in.
Monday, May 4, 2009
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French News Mon 4 May, 2009
Probable PACA swine flu case
Authorities say there is one “probable” case of swine flu in our region, the Provence Alpes Cote-d’Azur. It is one of eight “probable” cases across the country, following confirmation late last week of the first two cases of swine flu in France. All of the infected people had recently visited Mexico or the U.S. French Health authorities say they remain calm and vigilant, with experts believing the full effects of the virus may not be know until next autumn.
Fatal flat fire
Investigations continue into the cause of a fire in Antibes early Saturday morning that killed an elderly couple. They died of smoke asphyxiation during the fire in their top floor home, in the “Le Galia” apartment block.
Jet ski rescue
A jet skier from Villefranche was rescued in the early hours of yesterday morning in the sea off Monaco. His motor cut out around four miles from the coast on Saturday afternoon. But it wasn’t until three o’clock the next morning that he was brought to shore.
Mountain helicopter airlift
A 60-year-old cross country skier had to be rescued by helicopter yesterday afternoon from the Parc Mercantour. The 60-year-old from Vallaruis was injured in a fall. He was suffering from severe hypothermia when he was airlifted to safety.
St Tropez season starts
Monaco’s Prince Albert was among the celebrities leading the summer charge to Saint Tropez. The Prince and his companion, Charlene, were pictured relaxing in the world famous resort yesterday. Also spotted over the weekend, Ivana Trump and Victoria Silvstedt.
Prison warder strike
French justice minister, Rachida Dati, faces another crisis as prison officers launch a crippling four-day strike over a lack of resources to deal with France's overcrowded prisons. Warders from the biggest three unions will today begin blocking all prisoner movement and transfers at more than 190 prisons, eventually blocking all outside visits, including those from lawyers and families.
Large Hadron Collider fixed
Engineers have fixed the "Big Bang" machine after an electrical fault led to it being shut-down in September last year. The last of 53 replacement magnets for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) - the largest scientific instrument ever built - has been lowered into the 16-mile tunnel straddling the Swiss-French border which houses the machine. And scientists say they are back on track to re-start the particle accelerator in the autumn.
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Football - Newcastle United and their North East neighbours Sunderland continue to struggle towards the bottom of the English Premier League after both sides lost on Sunday.
Birmingham City have joined Wolves in being automatically promoted to the Premier League after beating Reading 2-1 in their final Championship game on Sunday. Reading have to settle for a place in the play offs where they’ll meet Burnley in the semi final. The other play off will be between Preston and Sheffield United. Cardiff City just missed out on the play offs to Preston on the number of goals scored. At the bottom Norwich City were relegated along with Southampton and Charlton. It’s the first time that Norwich have dropped into the 3rd tier of English football since 1960.
Rugby Union - Leicester Tigers are through to the Heineken European Cup final following an extraordinary semi final against Cardiff Blues on Sunday. The match went into extra time after Blues had battled back magnificently in the second half to tie the match 26 all. After the 20 minute extra time period the match had to be settled by penalty shoot out for the first time in the history of the European Cup. Leicester eventually came through when Jordan Crane landed the sudden death kick after Martyn Williams had missed for Cardiff. The Tigers will play Leinster in the final.
Boxing - Ricky Hatton is considering his future after his crushing IBO light-welterweight world title defeat by Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. Hatton was knocked down 3 times before being KO’d at the end of the second round.He was taken to hospital for a brain scan but was later released and given a clean bill of health. At the age of 30 many commentators and medical experts say it’s time he retired.
Formula One - The president of the F.I.A Max Mosley says that the sport could survive without Ferarri. Mr Mosley’s comments came after the president of Ferarri Luca di Montezemolo referred to plans for a 40 million pound budget cap for teams as fundamentally unfair. The .F.I.A president says that Ferarri would have to obey the new rules or leave the sport adding that Formula 1 could survive without them although it would be very sad.
Cricket - Pakistan won the final one day international against Australia by 7 wickets in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Australia win the series 3-2.
Tennis - Rafael Nadal has won the Rome Masters after defeating the defending champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The win extends Nadal’s unbeaten run on clay to 30 matches and confirms him as overwhelming favourite to retain the French Open. For Djokovic the defeat means that he’ll drop from World number 3 to number 4 when the new A.T.P rankings are published next week. Andy Murray will be the new world number 3.
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And finally, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has compared himself to Jesus Christ and Napoleon, boasted on Friday that he was the world's most popular leader. The conservative premier, in his third term in office, said opinion poll findings in his possession showed his popularity at just over 75 percent, making him far more popular than U.S. President Barack Obama -- or any other head of government. "The opinion polls I know say that he (Obama) is at 59 percent. Only (Brazilian President Luiz Inacio) Lula tops 60 percent -- he is at 64 percent. So mine is a record high," he told reporters in Naples where he attended a May Day concert. Berlusconi, who regularly complains of unfair treatment by the media despite directly or indirectly controlling 90 percent of Italy's television, put his own popularity at 75.1 percent.
Probable PACA swine flu case
Authorities say there is one “probable” case of swine flu in our region, the Provence Alpes Cote-d’Azur. It is one of eight “probable” cases across the country, following confirmation late last week of the first two cases of swine flu in France. All of the infected people had recently visited Mexico or the U.S. French Health authorities say they remain calm and vigilant, with experts believing the full effects of the virus may not be know until next autumn.
Fatal flat fire
Investigations continue into the cause of a fire in Antibes early Saturday morning that killed an elderly couple. They died of smoke asphyxiation during the fire in their top floor home, in the “Le Galia” apartment block.
Jet ski rescue
A jet skier from Villefranche was rescued in the early hours of yesterday morning in the sea off Monaco. His motor cut out around four miles from the coast on Saturday afternoon. But it wasn’t until three o’clock the next morning that he was brought to shore.
Mountain helicopter airlift
A 60-year-old cross country skier had to be rescued by helicopter yesterday afternoon from the Parc Mercantour. The 60-year-old from Vallaruis was injured in a fall. He was suffering from severe hypothermia when he was airlifted to safety.
St Tropez season starts
Monaco’s Prince Albert was among the celebrities leading the summer charge to Saint Tropez. The Prince and his companion, Charlene, were pictured relaxing in the world famous resort yesterday. Also spotted over the weekend, Ivana Trump and Victoria Silvstedt.
Prison warder strike
French justice minister, Rachida Dati, faces another crisis as prison officers launch a crippling four-day strike over a lack of resources to deal with France's overcrowded prisons. Warders from the biggest three unions will today begin blocking all prisoner movement and transfers at more than 190 prisons, eventually blocking all outside visits, including those from lawyers and families.
Large Hadron Collider fixed
Engineers have fixed the "Big Bang" machine after an electrical fault led to it being shut-down in September last year. The last of 53 replacement magnets for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) - the largest scientific instrument ever built - has been lowered into the 16-mile tunnel straddling the Swiss-French border which houses the machine. And scientists say they are back on track to re-start the particle accelerator in the autumn.
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Football - Newcastle United and their North East neighbours Sunderland continue to struggle towards the bottom of the English Premier League after both sides lost on Sunday.
Birmingham City have joined Wolves in being automatically promoted to the Premier League after beating Reading 2-1 in their final Championship game on Sunday. Reading have to settle for a place in the play offs where they’ll meet Burnley in the semi final. The other play off will be between Preston and Sheffield United. Cardiff City just missed out on the play offs to Preston on the number of goals scored. At the bottom Norwich City were relegated along with Southampton and Charlton. It’s the first time that Norwich have dropped into the 3rd tier of English football since 1960.
Rugby Union - Leicester Tigers are through to the Heineken European Cup final following an extraordinary semi final against Cardiff Blues on Sunday. The match went into extra time after Blues had battled back magnificently in the second half to tie the match 26 all. After the 20 minute extra time period the match had to be settled by penalty shoot out for the first time in the history of the European Cup. Leicester eventually came through when Jordan Crane landed the sudden death kick after Martyn Williams had missed for Cardiff. The Tigers will play Leinster in the final.
Boxing - Ricky Hatton is considering his future after his crushing IBO light-welterweight world title defeat by Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. Hatton was knocked down 3 times before being KO’d at the end of the second round.He was taken to hospital for a brain scan but was later released and given a clean bill of health. At the age of 30 many commentators and medical experts say it’s time he retired.
Formula One - The president of the F.I.A Max Mosley says that the sport could survive without Ferarri. Mr Mosley’s comments came after the president of Ferarri Luca di Montezemolo referred to plans for a 40 million pound budget cap for teams as fundamentally unfair. The .F.I.A president says that Ferarri would have to obey the new rules or leave the sport adding that Formula 1 could survive without them although it would be very sad.
Cricket - Pakistan won the final one day international against Australia by 7 wickets in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Australia win the series 3-2.
Tennis - Rafael Nadal has won the Rome Masters after defeating the defending champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The win extends Nadal’s unbeaten run on clay to 30 matches and confirms him as overwhelming favourite to retain the French Open. For Djokovic the defeat means that he’ll drop from World number 3 to number 4 when the new A.T.P rankings are published next week. Andy Murray will be the new world number 3.
Yourcotedazur now publishes the French regional news for people interested in Holiday Home Rental in France and
French Villa Holidays.
And finally, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has compared himself to Jesus Christ and Napoleon, boasted on Friday that he was the world's most popular leader. The conservative premier, in his third term in office, said opinion poll findings in his possession showed his popularity at just over 75 percent, making him far more popular than U.S. President Barack Obama -- or any other head of government. "The opinion polls I know say that he (Obama) is at 59 percent. Only (Brazilian President Luiz Inacio) Lula tops 60 percent -- he is at 64 percent. So mine is a record high," he told reporters in Naples where he attended a May Day concert. Berlusconi, who regularly complains of unfair treatment by the media despite directly or indirectly controlling 90 percent of Italy's television, put his own popularity at 75.1 percent.
Friday, May 1, 2009
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French News, Friday 1 May 2009
Call to action
Trade unions have called for French people to come out in force for the traditional May Day marches. Some 300 rallies are planned throughout the country, including in Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Grasse and Toulon, as demonstrators protest against the government's handling of the economic crisis. However, because the protest falls during the school holidays in our region, organisers believe the turnout may be down.
Tram funding boost
The French Government has handed over 43.7 million euros for the extension of Nice’s tram network. Ecology Minister Jean-Louis Borloo announced the funding as part of his Department’s support for environmentally friendly projects. The funds will be used to extend Line One, and to create a second line between the City and the airport.
Muguet sellers reprieve
The Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes will turn a blind eye to illegal muguet sellers today. Non-professionals traditionally sell small bunches of flowers, mostly lily-of-the-valley, on the first day of May.
The merry, merry month of May
The May Festival gets underway today in Nice. A celebration of all things Nicoise the Fete takes place in the Cimiez Gardens every weekend throughout the month. There will be displays of traditional dancing and music, as well as handicrafts and local foods.
Higher state of alert
The French Government last night raised the state of alert over swine flu. After an emergency meeting of Ministers and health experts in Paris, Prime Minister Francois Fillon said, as a precaution, the alert was being increased to phase five, with all government services mobilised. There are five suspected cases still being monitored across the country, but so far there have been no actual cases of swine flu in France.
War heroes exhumed
Experts will begin exhuming hundreds of British and Australian troops from a World War I mass grave in northern France before laying the fallen soldiers to rest in a new war cemetery. Up to 400 Australian and British troops, lost in the Battle of Fromelles in 1916, are thought to have been buried in pits by German forces. Between now and September, a team of archaeologists is to recover the soldiers' remains, in hope of identifying as many as possible and giving them a fitting burial.
SPORT
Formula One - Championship leader Jenson Button has backed the introduction of a 40 million pound budget cap from 2010. The cap is part of wide ranging proposals to shake up the sport announced by the F.I.A on Thursday. Teams would be free to choose whether to be governed by the cap but those who opt out would face a number of restrictions. Those who comply would have greater technical freedom and unlimited out of season testing. Button says he’s sure that the manufacturers and bigger teams don’t want it but for a team like Brawn it will be necessary for the future.
Football - Hamburg beat Werder Bremen one nil away last night in the first leg of the Uefa Cup semi final. The other tie which is an all Ukrainian affair ended in a one all draw between Dynamo Kiev and Shaktar Donetsk.
So, four games left in the English Premier League as attention focuses on the relegation battle again this weekend. Tomorrow Chelsea play Fulham. Manchester City host Blackburn. Middlesboro second from bottom face Manchester United in the lunchtime game. Portsmouth host Arsenal. It’s Stoke against West Ham, Tottenham against West Brom and Wigan against Bolton. On Sunday, Liverpool play Newcastle and Sunderland play Everton. Aston Villa play Hull on Monday.
Cricket - England name their captain and 15-man squad for the World Twenty20 later today. Paul Collingwood is set to be named captain for the June tournament which is being played in England. A press conference has been called at 2.15 French time this afternoon at Lords where the chairman of selectors Geoff Miller will announce the details.
Rugby Union - England’s elite rugby director Rob Andrew has warned that any players who move to France must attend all training sessions with the national team in order to be selected. Andrew and the England manager Martin Johnson want French clubs to abide by the same agreement for player release as their English counterparts. Three England players, Ricki Flutey, Tom Palmer and James Haskell are moving to France at the end of the season and Jonny Wilkinson has been holding talks with Toulon.
Tennis - Roger Federer is through to the quarter finals of the Italian Open following a straight sets win over Radek Stepanek. Defending champion Novak Djokovic is also through.He thrashed Tommy Robredo 6-1 6-1. And World number 1 Rafael Nadal also moved into the last 8 with ease following a 6-1 6 love demolition of Robin Soderling.
Cycling - Lance Armstrong says he’s satisfied with his progress following his return to the saddle in the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. Armstrong was 8th after stage 1 of the race and says he feels strong and the recovery from his collar bone injury is working out well. He’s using the New Mexico race as preparation for the Giro d’Italia later this month.
Yourcotedazur now publishes the French regional news for people interested in Holiday Home Rental in France and
French Villa Holidays.
And finally, a New York woman has been charged stealing as much as $12 million in gold bullion and jewellery over a period of six years, lifting the ill-gotten booty from her employer by concealing the stash in the lining of her pocketbook. The district attorney for New York City's borough of Queens said Teresa Tambunting, 50, was arraigned on Wednesday on charges of first-degree grand larceny and first-degree criminal possession of stolen property from Jacmel Jewelry. In January, an inventory audit conducted at Jacmel revealed that nearly 386 kg of gold merchandise worth about $12 million was unaccounted for, Brown's statement added. After an investigation was initiated, Tambunting returned to Jacmel a suitcase containing 30 kg of gold. On February 13, an additional 204 kg of gold was recovered from Tambunting's residence.
Call to action
Trade unions have called for French people to come out in force for the traditional May Day marches. Some 300 rallies are planned throughout the country, including in Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Grasse and Toulon, as demonstrators protest against the government's handling of the economic crisis. However, because the protest falls during the school holidays in our region, organisers believe the turnout may be down.
Tram funding boost
The French Government has handed over 43.7 million euros for the extension of Nice’s tram network. Ecology Minister Jean-Louis Borloo announced the funding as part of his Department’s support for environmentally friendly projects. The funds will be used to extend Line One, and to create a second line between the City and the airport.
Muguet sellers reprieve
The Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes will turn a blind eye to illegal muguet sellers today. Non-professionals traditionally sell small bunches of flowers, mostly lily-of-the-valley, on the first day of May.
The merry, merry month of May
The May Festival gets underway today in Nice. A celebration of all things Nicoise the Fete takes place in the Cimiez Gardens every weekend throughout the month. There will be displays of traditional dancing and music, as well as handicrafts and local foods.
Higher state of alert
The French Government last night raised the state of alert over swine flu. After an emergency meeting of Ministers and health experts in Paris, Prime Minister Francois Fillon said, as a precaution, the alert was being increased to phase five, with all government services mobilised. There are five suspected cases still being monitored across the country, but so far there have been no actual cases of swine flu in France.
War heroes exhumed
Experts will begin exhuming hundreds of British and Australian troops from a World War I mass grave in northern France before laying the fallen soldiers to rest in a new war cemetery. Up to 400 Australian and British troops, lost in the Battle of Fromelles in 1916, are thought to have been buried in pits by German forces. Between now and September, a team of archaeologists is to recover the soldiers' remains, in hope of identifying as many as possible and giving them a fitting burial.
SPORT
Formula One - Championship leader Jenson Button has backed the introduction of a 40 million pound budget cap from 2010. The cap is part of wide ranging proposals to shake up the sport announced by the F.I.A on Thursday. Teams would be free to choose whether to be governed by the cap but those who opt out would face a number of restrictions. Those who comply would have greater technical freedom and unlimited out of season testing. Button says he’s sure that the manufacturers and bigger teams don’t want it but for a team like Brawn it will be necessary for the future.
Football - Hamburg beat Werder Bremen one nil away last night in the first leg of the Uefa Cup semi final. The other tie which is an all Ukrainian affair ended in a one all draw between Dynamo Kiev and Shaktar Donetsk.
So, four games left in the English Premier League as attention focuses on the relegation battle again this weekend. Tomorrow Chelsea play Fulham. Manchester City host Blackburn. Middlesboro second from bottom face Manchester United in the lunchtime game. Portsmouth host Arsenal. It’s Stoke against West Ham, Tottenham against West Brom and Wigan against Bolton. On Sunday, Liverpool play Newcastle and Sunderland play Everton. Aston Villa play Hull on Monday.
Cricket - England name their captain and 15-man squad for the World Twenty20 later today. Paul Collingwood is set to be named captain for the June tournament which is being played in England. A press conference has been called at 2.15 French time this afternoon at Lords where the chairman of selectors Geoff Miller will announce the details.
Rugby Union - England’s elite rugby director Rob Andrew has warned that any players who move to France must attend all training sessions with the national team in order to be selected. Andrew and the England manager Martin Johnson want French clubs to abide by the same agreement for player release as their English counterparts. Three England players, Ricki Flutey, Tom Palmer and James Haskell are moving to France at the end of the season and Jonny Wilkinson has been holding talks with Toulon.
Tennis - Roger Federer is through to the quarter finals of the Italian Open following a straight sets win over Radek Stepanek. Defending champion Novak Djokovic is also through.He thrashed Tommy Robredo 6-1 6-1. And World number 1 Rafael Nadal also moved into the last 8 with ease following a 6-1 6 love demolition of Robin Soderling.
Cycling - Lance Armstrong says he’s satisfied with his progress following his return to the saddle in the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. Armstrong was 8th after stage 1 of the race and says he feels strong and the recovery from his collar bone injury is working out well. He’s using the New Mexico race as preparation for the Giro d’Italia later this month.
Yourcotedazur now publishes the French regional news for people interested in Holiday Home Rental in France and
French Villa Holidays.
And finally, a New York woman has been charged stealing as much as $12 million in gold bullion and jewellery over a period of six years, lifting the ill-gotten booty from her employer by concealing the stash in the lining of her pocketbook. The district attorney for New York City's borough of Queens said Teresa Tambunting, 50, was arraigned on Wednesday on charges of first-degree grand larceny and first-degree criminal possession of stolen property from Jacmel Jewelry. In January, an inventory audit conducted at Jacmel revealed that nearly 386 kg of gold merchandise worth about $12 million was unaccounted for, Brown's statement added. After an investigation was initiated, Tambunting returned to Jacmel a suitcase containing 30 kg of gold. On February 13, an additional 204 kg of gold was recovered from Tambunting's residence.
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