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The Latest Breaking News from Marseille

Violent protests in Marseille ‘like a mini civil war’, says British national

Benjamin Klene, 33, described the riots and police presence in the port city as ‘disturbing’ and ‘very tense’.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Marseille counts the cost of a weekend of riots after police shooting

France's second city, Marseille, has become a hotspot for the rioting triggered all over the country by the death of a 17-year-old driver at the hands of police. While the situation appeared to have calmed by Monday, residents were counting the cost of a weekend of unrest.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 3, 2023

Hundreds arrested and a mayor's home attacked as protests roil France for a 5th night

Authorities said more than 700 were arrested as protests continued in response to the death of a 17-year-old teenager who was fatally shot by police after being stopped for a traffic violation.

WEKU · Jul 2, 2023

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France endures fifth night of violence after teenager’s funeral with street battles in Marseille

Even though the rioting appeared to be less intense on Saturday, with tens of thousands of police deployed in cities across the country, over 700 people were arrested

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

Macron to meet with some 220 mayors of towns that have witnessed riots on Tuesday

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet on Tuesday with some 220 mayors of towns that have witnessed riots that broke out since the death of the 17-year-old Nahel M. at the hands of a police officer. Seeking to suppress the violent unrest that has swept across major cities the…

France 24 · Jul 2, 2023

France riots live: teargas fired in Marseille as 45,000 more police deployed across country – as it happened

Police braced for unrest after funeral for Nahel, killed by police on Tuesday, held near Paris on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

France riots: Cities face fifth night of violence despite police reinforcements

France has seen five consecutive nights of rioting across the country following the death of a 17-year-old during a traffic stop

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

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‘We are seen as less human’: inside Marseille’s districts abandoned by the police

In 2021 Emmanuel Macron promised victims of the city’s drug crime he would help. Grieving residents tell how he failed them

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

France protests: more than 1,300 arrested as riots surge in Marseille and Lyon

Fourth night of demonstrations sees 45,000 police deployed as authorities claim the situation is calmer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023

486 arrested on fifth night of unrest, 45,000 police officers deployed nationwide

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin on Saturday announced the mobilisation of 45,000 police officers who will be deployed across France Saturday night. More than 2,000 people nationwide have been arrested for rioting over the killing of teenager Nahel M. by police, the interior ministry said Sunday. The victim was buried…

France 24 · Jul 1, 2023

France’s Macron cancels trip over riots as family buries teenager

Emmanuel Macron has postponed a state visit to Germany after a fourth night of rioting before the funeral of Nahel M.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2023

British holidaymakers travelling to France issued warning in Foreign Office update

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing a state of emergency, which could involve curfews, after riots broke out in Paris, Marseille and other areas following the death of a 17-year-old

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

Macron returns to Marseille for update on city's grand regeneration plan

President Emmanuel Macron started a three-day visit to Marseille on Monday to get a first hand view of the improvements in the country’s second largest city. He insisted that "things needed to go much faster".

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2023

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon promises treks and trouble in two-minute sneak peek

Norman Reedus embarks on a long journey from Marseilles to Paris in a new sneak peek at the spin-off

Total Film · Jun 26, 2023

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Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2023

From Marseille to Martinique: Paris Olympics torch relay route unveiled

The organising committee of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have announced the Olympic flame will be lit on 16 April 2024 at the ancient Greek site of Olympia before arriving in Marseille on 8 May. However, not everyone's happy about the iconic flame's arrival on Gallic shores.

France 24 · Jun 23, 2023

Discovering France's regions via gastronomy: Marseille, a Mediterranean melting pot

Bordering the French Riviera, Marseille is a one-of-a-kind place in France with a soul of its own. The colourful metropolis is famous for being the sunniest city in the country and a fascinating destination with a rich history. The southern port city has been at the crossroads of trade and…

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2023

Chancel Mbemba wins prize for best African footballer in French first division

The Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba was on Tuesday awarded the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé to hail his performances as the outstanding African player in the French top flight during the 2022/2023 season.

Irish Mirror · May 29, 2023

Friday night lights in Marseille for Ireland's 6 Nations kick off

With Stade de France off limits due to preparations taking place for the Olympics, France are taking their home games out of the capital and the Stade Velodrome, with a capacity of 67,394, will host the mouth-watering opener.

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France 24 · May 25, 2023

France at risk of 'décivilisation', Macron tells cabinet meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron told ministers at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday that the country is seeing a trend towards "décivilisation", government sources said. Macron's remarks followed the deaths of a nurse and three policemen in the past week as well as a fatal shooting in Marseille.

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023

'I travelled to three countries for under £50 - here's how you can too'

A bargain holiday hunting traveller and Instagram content creator managed to fly from London to Dublin, Marseille and Palma for less than £50 by choosing last minute flights

Manchester Evening News · May 20, 2023

Mums bag £17 return flights from Manchester for cheap mini break in south of France

The group packed plenty into their three-day trip to Marseille

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023

Mums go on 72-hour holiday after bagging £17 flights – and return home in time for work

A group of friends took a whirlwind trip to Marseille for a budget friendly price after Anne-Marie Moss secured return flights for £17, before returning in time for the school run

Wales Online · May 19, 2023

Mums bagged three-day trip to Marseille with £17 return flights

Airport parking cost more than the tickets to get to France

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Jamison Gibson-Park admits pain of late defeat last year will spur Leinster on

Leinster lost last year’s final following a last-gasp try in Marseille.

France 24 · May 16, 2023

Cannes Film Festival: Senegalese and Tunisian films in running for Palme d'Or

In tonight's edition: South Africa plans to head up a peace mission with African nations set on mediating the war in Ukraine. Also, African and European innovators meet in Marseille to talk sustainability and the importance of re-imagining Africa's cities of the future. Finally, we celebrate African films at this…

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