Nice University Hospital signs an international cooperation agreement with Emirates Hospitals Group (Dubai)
Nice University Hospital and Emirates Hospitals Group (EHG) have signed an international cooperation agreement in the field of healthcare, formalized on 26 January 2026. The agreement provides for exchanges of practices, targeted training programs, the hosting of students, and the development of specialized care pathways on cutting-edge themes. The signing brought together leaders from both […]
International Investment 2025: The South Region Confirms Its Attractiveness with 166 Projects and 3,322 Jobs
A National and Regional Report Released : On January 29, Business France published its 2025 report on foreign direct investment (FDI) in France. The country recorded 1,878 projects and 47,734 jobs created or maintained. Strong Growth in the South Region : Following the national release, the regional agency for economic development and attractiveness, risingSUD, published […]
United Airlines reactivates the Nice–Washington route in summer 2026
Resumption of a seasonal nonstop flight between Washington and NiceUnited Airlines will relaunch in summer 2026 its direct service between Nice Côte d’Azur and Washington Dulles. The route was initially inaugurated in May 2025. It will return with four weekly frequencies. United as the sole airline on the Nice–Washington axis.In summer 2026, United will be […]
Nice, 5th largest city in France by population
Nice had 353,701 inhabitants as of January 1, 2023, according to the legal population figures published by INSEE (municipal population). The city ranks fifth among the most populated French municipalities, behind Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse. Between 2017 and 2023, Nice’s population increased by 17,000 residents, representing a growth of +0.9%, according to France 3 […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport closes 2025 with record traffic, major infrastructure delivery and highest-level environmental recognition
Passenger traffic reached 15.23 million in 2025. That’s a 3.2% increase compared to 2024. Growth was mainly driven by long-haul and international routes. The first phase of Terminal 2’s expansion was delivered in spring 2025. New boarding areas and check-in systems will be operational by summer 2026. Infrastructure is being upgraded while maintaining airport operations. […]
easyJet launches a direct Nice–Madeira route from 6 June 2026
easyJet will open a direct route between Nice and Funchal from 6 June 2026. The service will connect Nice Côte d’Azur Airport with the capital of Madeira. Flights are already available for booking. Two flights per week will operate between Nice and Funchal. The start of operations is scheduled for the summer 2026 season. This […]
easyJet to Launch Nice-Birmingham Route Starting May 2026
easyJet will open an exclusive new route between Nice and Birmingham starting May 1st, 2026, with two weekly flights. This launch is part of easyJet’s network expansion strategy. This addition is part of easyJet’s ongoing network expansion strategy and complements a series of new connections from Nice, including Newcastle, Düsseldorf, Madrid, Lamezia Terme, and Santorini. […]
MyHealthFriend: a Franco-Italian app for preventive health and well-being
The Nice University Hospital (CHU de Nice) is coordinating the MyHealthFriend project as part of the Interreg Alcotra France–Italy 2021–2027 programme. The initiative brings together the Italian health agencies ASL CN1 and ASL CN2. This free mobile application aims to promote preventive health and overall well-being. The project has a total budget of €2 million, […]
Étienne Boulay: a Quebec entrepreneur committed to the economic development of Nice Côte d’Azur
A former professional Canadian football player, Étienne Boulay now leads several impact-driven brands in the fields of sports, health, and sustainable consumption. After investing, with his partners, in Nice’s professional hockey team, the Aigles de Nice, he aims to develop a multisector strategy in the Nice Côte d’Azur region — combining investment in professional sports, […]
Circum Medtech Pharma expands its industrial development in Tunisia from Nice
Circum Medtech Pharma is a CDMO specialized in medical devices, active across the entire value chain. Established in Nice since 2024, Circum Medtech Pharma will inaugurate its new plant in Sousse (Tunisia) on October 2, 2025. This new site structures its presence between Nice, Zurich and Sousse, within a Euro-Mediterranean value chain. Based in Nice, […]
