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Cannes Helps Victims of Apocalyptic Floods in Germany and Benelux

July 18, 2021

The Film Capital of the World, itself struck twice by catastrophic deluges in recent years, has pledged prompt financial and practical support for the storm-ravaged West European countries

French Astronaut Thomas Pesquet: From Space Cadet to Space Station Commander

NATJA IGNEY

April 11, 2021

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NASA’s Space-X Crew-2 mission is slated for lift-off on April 22, and the public gets a front row VIP seat. On board: the most popular astronaut since Neil Armstrong...

Communicating Through Change with Alicia Sedgwick

MIKE COLQUHOUN

January 11, 2021

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As many of you know, Alicia Sedgwick has had an amazing career as an educator of future entrepreneurs. She is now an entrepreneur herself.

Historic Three-Mast Barque Belem Chooses Cannes for her Winter Quarters

NATJA IGNEY

September 22, 2020

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One of the world’s most fascinating sail ships, the Belem, has cast anchor in Port Canto where she will stay over until spring 2021. A rare chance to visit this beauty.

Sculpted Love – A Novel by Marcus Bicknell

SABINE NOELLE-WYING

September 7, 2020

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Marcus Bicknell, author of 'Sculpted Love' is perhaps better known on the Riviera as an advocate of his great grand uncle Clarence Bicknell, the botanist, archaeologist and artist

Another Summer, Another Sad Record of Animal Abandonment in France

NATJA IGNEY

August 21, 2020

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Every year, countless pets are kicked out in the street. Are the French indifferent about their furry companions? And are you interested in one of our featured adoption candidates?

Irina Brook: What a Difference a Year Makes

NATJA IGNEY

May 21, 2020

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It has almost been one year that the former director of Nice’s Théâtre National tendered her resignation and left. Where is she now and what is she up to?

Boris Wilensky: The Renaissance Man with a Camera

NATJA IGNEY

April 15, 2020

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Three years after his breakout exhibition in Cannes, the Parisian artistic photographer is well on his way to international fame. But he does not let that define him.

Humanisma Project: The Yearlong March for Animal Rights is Underway

NATJA IGNEY

December 9, 2019

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Charlotte Arnal, a young activist from Aix-en-Provence, is (quite literally) on her way to changing the French Constitution to give animals protected legal status

Robert Redford Honoree of the 2019 Monte Carlo Ocean Gala

NATJA IGNEY

September 10, 2019

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Invited by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the American Oscar winner is lauded for decades’ worth of advocacy for environmental issues

Popul’air: Setting Out to Save the Planet, One Good Deed at a Time

NATJA IGNEY

August 20, 2019

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On September 7, an urban and rural festival of collective and individual initiatives with roots in Nice kicks off a global citizen’s eco-movement

Significant Historic Shipwreck Artefacts Recovered in the Bay of Cannes

NATJA IGNEY

June 27, 2019

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A rare find of 17 amphorae from the 3rd century BCE at a depth of twenty metres excites marine archaeologists and shipwreck aficionados alike

Tortue caouanne dans le bassin de réhabilitation - © M. Dagnino - Institut océanographique

Monaco’s New Sea Turtle Rescue Centre An Instant Hit

NATJA IGNEY

June 16, 2019

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After four years in the making, the latest addition to the Oceanographic Museum has been unveiled several weeks ago much to the delight of visitors and sea turtles alike

Notre Dame Fire: The World is Stepping up to the Plate

NATJA IGNEY

April 20, 2019

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In the days following the devastating blaze at the Paris cathedral, swift action has been taken to financially contribute to its reconstruction. PACA is doing its fair share, too.