Nice’s 2030 Olympic Ice Rink Plans Spark Cost and Political Debate
Controversy is intensifying in France over Nice’s €218 million Olympic ice rink plan, as lawmakers question soaring budgets, transparency, and the long-term value of new infrastructure ahead of the 2030 Winter Games
Debunked Video Claims Muslim Terrorists Threaten Notre Dame Cathedral Fire
The video resurfaced online, showing masked men claiming to threaten Notre Dame, though fact-checkers confirm it is fake and likely of pro-Russian origin
French Authorities Probe Sabotage Behind Riviera Power Blackouts
At least 45,000 people in Nice and surrounding areas were left without electricity after key infrastructure was targeted over the weekend. In the early hours of Sunday, an electrical transformer in western Nice was set ablaze, plunging thousands of homes and businesses into darkness
French Court Sentences Tunisian Man to Life Without Parole for 2020 Nice Church Attack
Brahim Aouissaoui, 25, admitted to carrying out the attack earlier this week but claimed he did not remember the details of his actions. The October 29, 2020, assault, which took place inside the Basilica of Notre-Dame in central Nice
Arson Suspected in Blaze That Killed Seven in Nice
In early morning blaze on July 18, seven lives, including three children and a teenager, were lost in a suspected arson attack in Nice, France. Authorities are investigating the incident, leaving the community deeply shaken
Paris Saint-Germain Edge Past Nice Despite Mbappe Absence; Marseille Stumble Against Reims
The match, held on Wednesday, not only saw PSG secure three crucial points but also dashed Nice’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League
French Cities Introduce Night-time Curfews for Children Under 13 Amid Rising Youth Violence
Those found violating the curfew may face detention or police escort, while their parents could be subject to fines of up to €150 (£129). This strict enforcement underscores the seriousness with which local authorities are tackling the issue of youth violence