News from Marseille, France, 20 July.
Access to five forest "massifs" in the French Riviera is now barred by the Var prefecture, starting from this Thursday, July 20. Located between Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer to the west of Toulon and Grasse to the east, the prohibited zone also includes forest massifs around the commune of Draguignan. An interactive map, regularly updated by the prefecture, is available until September to track the evolution of natural areas where access is not recommended or prohibited.
Après des records de température la veille, l’épisode caniculaire se poursuit dans l’hémisphère Nord ce mercredi 19 juillet. En France, neuf
A heatwave is continuing to affect several regions in the northern hemisphere, with record temperatures being recorded in various countries, leading to wildfires and health concerns.
The extreme heat has resulted in a significant number of hospitalizations and emergency room visits, with the elderly and vulnerable populations being particularly affected.
July 2023 is on track to become the hottest July on record, with the heatwave impacting both ocean temperatures and land temperatures globally.
2. François Braun, former Minister of Health in France, has been replaced by Aurélien Rousseau, former director of cabinet for Élisabeth Borne.
Ce jeudi 20 juillet, le Messin François Braun a fait les frais du remaniement ministériel annoncé. Il cède sa place, au ministère de la Sant
Braun had been working on addressing issues in emergency services and had been advocating for better communication and organization to alleviate overcrowding.
During his year in office, Braun also tackled issues such as flu and bronchiolitis epidemics, shortages of certain medical specialties, and the training of nurses.
3. Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress, experienced breathing difficulties during the heatwave and received medical treatment at her home in Saint-Tropez.
Emergency services raced to the home of Brigitte Bardot on Wednesday after the film star suffered breathing difficulties in the heatwave.
Her husband revealed that Bardot's breathing was more laboured than usual but she did not lose consciousness, attributing it to the heat and her age.
Bardot, who retired from acting in 1973, is well-known for her animal rights activism and has faced controversy for her political views.
4. Marseille's metro will soon have 4G connectivity, with tests currently being conducted and expected to be operational by September 2023.
Marseille, à savoir la deuxième ville de France, va enfin avoir la 4G au niveau de son métro. Les opérateurs ont commencé des tests le 17..
The project is being co-financed by Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile, with Bouygues Telecom leading the design and deployment of the network infrastructure.
The deployment of 4G in the metro faces challenges such as working underground, coordinating with maintenance and emergency exercises, and integrating with the new automated metro system.
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4. Olympique de Marseille's pre-season preparation includes a training camp in Germany and four friendly matches, with the final one being held at the Vélodrome against Bayer Leverkusen.
The squad for the training camp does not include Payet, but features both experienced players and young talents from the club's youth academy.
Marseille will face either Sturm Graz or TSC Bačka Topola in the UEFA Champions League preliminary round, with the draw taking place on July 24th.
5. TheFork Summer is offering promotions of up to 50% off in a selection of restaurants throughout France. 37 Marseille restaurants are participating. (TheFork.fr for details.)
6. The city of Toulon is welcoming visitors to the Mourillon beaches for game nights every evening during the summer season. Board games, role-playing games, and fun games await you until August 24 at the former site of the restaurant "La Plage," from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Entry is free and no reservation is needed. Suitable for ages 3 and up (per Radio Star).
7. Sunset Live is taking place in Marseille this weekend:
