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The Latest Breaking News from Marseille

Elusive street artist Banksy reveals new artwork – in France?

Geoguessers have speculated that the street art may be Marseille, in the south of France. Fans of the elusive artist are also scratching their heads over the meaning of this new piece.

Euronews · May 30, 2025

Espresso Riviera: This night train will whisk passengers from Rome to the French coast this summer

The blissfully named Espresso Riviera is returning to the rails after a successful summer season last year.

Euronews · May 28, 2025

Land pollution is drowning the oceans in plastic, French experts warn

Ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in June, the research schooner Tara docked in Marseille for a day dedicated to tackling plastic pollution in the oceans.

Radio France Internationale · May 23, 2025

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Why Marseille is the coolest city break of the summer

As influencers and A-listers begin to flock to France’s oldest city, Jes Salter has your guide to seeing its chic side. From the Instagrammable restaurants to hidden shopping gems

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship

Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Digital boom makes Marseille a global data hub – but at what cost?

Marseille has emerged as the world’s sixth-largest internet hub, surpassing even Hong Kong and becoming a global crossroads for internet traffic. Data centres continue to proliferate across the city, but the expansion is not without controversy as locals raise concerns about the environmental impact.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2025

French journalists rally in solidarity for colleagues killed in Gaza

Hundreds of journalists joined demonstrations in Paris and Marseille on Wednesday to show solidarity with nearly 200 colleagues killed in Gaza since October 2023.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2025

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French university opens doors to US scientists fleeing Trump’s research cuts

Aix-Marseille University in the south of France says it's ready to welcome American scientists, whose work has become untenable following the Trump administration's cuts in certain academic sectors. Around 40 researchers from top US universities have answered the call.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 15, 2025

Six ideas for spring city breaks – from enchanting blossom to ancient cobbled streets

From enjoying the cherry blossom in Kyoto to swimming in Copenhagen’s harbour baths, these cities are ideal for a spring holiday

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

‘It’s packed with dealers. Look around you’: life amid the cocaine cartels of the French Riviera

Nice may be at the heart of France’s upmarket Mediterranean coast, but violent drug gangs making €1.5m a month are colonising part of it

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025

French scientists in court over attack on Russian consulate in Marseille

Two French researchers are due in court after staging a dramatic protest at the Russian consulate in Marseille this week, reportedly motivated by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2025

An incendiary device explodes outside the Russian Consulate in the French city of Marseille

French authorities say an incendiary device has exploded outside the Russian Consulate in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Marseille Russian consulate explosion: Three Molotov cocktails thrown in attack branded ‘terrorism’ by Moscow

Projectiles thrown at consulate building on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - it is not yet clear if the incident is linked

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Two arrested after Molotov cocktails thrown at Russian consulate in Marseille sparking fire

By 9.30am, there were some 30 emergency workers dealing with a fire inside the consulate

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

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International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025

Macron Courts Modi In Quest For Geopolitical 'Independence'

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited southern France with a packed schedule on Wednesday, fostering a relationship that Paris sees as an alternative to great power rivalries.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 12, 2025

Macron, Modi meet in Marseille to strengthen Franco-Indian cooperation

The French and Indian leaders are showcasing Franco-Indian ties with a joint visit to Marseille, focusing on trade, nuclear energy, and defence cooperation.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 10, 2025

New golden age for Marseille’s Bonne Mère thanks to €2.8m restoration

The statue of the Virgin Mary that has kept watch over the French port city of Marseille and its seafarers for more than a century is getting a gold-leaf facelift.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 22, 2025

Sea Sheperd's Paul Watson vows to keep fighting for oceans from Marseille

After spending five months in a Greenland prison, Paul Watson, the founder of Sea Sheperd, settled in Marseille. During a meeting with the major of the city, he thanked the city for its support and said he was ready to continue the fight against whale hunters worldwide.

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Radio France Internationale · Jan 21, 2025

Morocco extradites head of notorious Marseille drug gang to France

The alleged leader of the "Yoda" clan, one of the biggest drug gangs in Marseille, has been extradited from Morocco to France, following his arrest last year. This comes as lawmakers prepare to debate a bill to tighten measures against drug trafficking.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 2025

Aid flows from French cities to Mayotte a month after devastating cyclone

Communities from Mayotte and the Comoros living in France are rallying to send aid to the Indian Ocean archipelago devastated by Cyclone Chido. Donations are pouring in from cities such as Marseille, home to France’s largest Comorian community, and nearby Toulon.

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring them holiday cheer

A network of faith-based organizations minister to seafarers in hundreds of the world’s ports

Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2024

Family's 'relief' as riot officer charged over death of 80-year-old in Marseille

Six years after 80-year-old Zineb Redouane was fatally injured by a tear gas grenade fired during a protest in Marseille, it has emerged that a riot police officer has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024

‘I feel guilty and angry’: the captain turned campaigner trying to keep cruise ships at bay

After spending most of his life on commercial vessels, Guillaume Picard is now fighting to keep these vast liners out of the French port of Marseille

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

Revealed: Row threatening to derail bids to launch new train services between London and Continent

New destinations could include Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva, Zurich, Marseille and Bordeaux

Bored Panda · Nov 20, 2024

Billionaire, 57, Turns Up At Local Supermarket To Fight Gamer Who Insulted Him Online

A poor internet connection ruined his 'Call of Duty' game, so a keyboard warrior challenged the billionaire founder of the service provider to a 1v1 fight in real life. The post Billionaire, 57, Turns Up At Local Supermarket To Fight Gamer Who Insulted Him Online first appeared on Bored Panda.

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