An exclusive live debate between Marseille’s mayor Benoît Payan and challenger Franck Allisio aired on France 2, spotlighting key local issues ahead of the city's crucial second round municipal election.
In Marseille's 2026 municipal elections, Martine Vassal confirms her second-round run while Benoît Payan refuses alliances, setting up a tense contest against the National Rally's surge.
Operation 'Octopus' targeting the DZ Mafia leads to 26 indictments and the detention of a lawyer accused of corruption facilitating criminal communications.
Medical professionals in Marseille urge authorities for tougher legal action as violence against healthcare workers surges in 2024.
A coordinated police operation resulted in the arrest of 42 individuals linked to the DZ Mafia across southern France, including key leaders and a suspected corrupted lawyer.
Incumbent Marseille mayor Benoît Payan highlights his governance success as center-right candidate Martine Vassal struggles in the final week before the 2026 municipal elections.
As Marseille's municipal elections near, candidates debate local economic growth strategies focused on innovation, while economist Philippe Aghion highlights the broader need for a regulated innovation ecosystem to ensure social justice and progress.
Marseille’s mayor publicly opposes Kanye West’s upcoming concert due to the rapper’s antisemitic remarks, emphasizing the city’s values of inclusivity.
Olympique de Marseille faces Toulouse in a crucial Coupe de France quarter-final, aiming for their first title since 1989 amid changing tournament dynamics.
A deepening left-wing split and a surging far-right candidate mark Marseille's 2026 municipal elections, intensifying political stakes.
Marseille's 2026 municipal elections are sharply focused on security issues amid a close race and complex candidate dynamics.
Amine Kessaci faces serious threats related to his anti-drug activism in Marseille, prompting police protection and a criminal investigation following a false GPS beacon alert.
Independent mayoral candidate Erwan Davoux criticizes Marseille’s entrenched political elite and calls for accountability, while advocates emphasize disability rights as a local election priority.
Marseille officials have banned a Kurdish protest following violent clashes during an earlier demonstration, citing public order concerns and reaffirming support for the Kurdish community.
Sébastien Delogu's claims of police complicity in missing cocaine shipments have sparked strong official condemnation ahead of Marseille's municipal elections.
Jean and Viviane Badache were sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating France’s largest real estate fraud, causing devastating financial damage to hundreds of victims.
Incumbent Mayor Benoît Payan announces second-term bid for Marseille's 2026 municipal elections amid tight competition and highlights key accomplishments.
A burned body found in the trunk of a car in Marseille on January 1 sparks investigation into a suspected drug trafficking-related murder, marking a violent start to 2026.
Aix-Marseille Provence files defamation suit against MP Sébastien Delogu over corruption claims ahead of Marseille municipal elections.
President Emmanuel Macron visits Marseille’s Saint-Henri cemetery to honor the Kessaci brothers amid ongoing drug trafficking violence, reinforcing government action against the crisis.
President Macron visits Marseille to confront drug trafficking violence and propose social media restrictions amid ongoing urban renewal efforts.
President Macron visits Marseille to address escalating drug trafficking violence following recent unrest and reviews government efforts to combat narcotrafic.
France prepares for its 2026 municipal elections in March with new voting reforms and notable candidate realignments in Marseille amid controversy over far-right alliances.
President Macron reiterates commitment to defeating drug trafficking in Marseille amid ongoing violence and €5 billion urban renewal efforts, while a related arson attack in Dijon underscores wider narcotraffic issues.
French police informants face investigation for cocaine trafficking amid a failed operation in Marseille, while a related murder sentenced to 25 years in Rennes highlights drug-related violence.
Sébastien Delogu officially kicked off his 2026 Marseille mayoral campaign, condemning political corruption and rallying community support with notable allies.
Martine Vassal’s ambiguous comments on a possible alliance with the far-right RN in Marseille’s municipal elections stir political backlash and debate.
Marseille's northern districts face escalating drug trafficking violence, evidenced by a burned body discovery and Orange staff safety concerns leading to site closure.
Insecurity from drug gang violence in Marseille leads to closure of Orange site and expresses families' fears for relatives caught in trafficking.
Orange shuts down its Marseille site temporarily due to violent tensions in Saint-Mauront neighborhood, affecting around 1,000 employees and sparking union calls for long-term solutions.
Mehdi Kessaci's family and community mourn his death and call for unity against drug-related violence in Marseille.
Mehdi Kessaci's assassination in Marseille intensifies public and political responses against narcotrafficking, highlighting his brother Amine's activism and calls for national recognition.
The murder of Mehdi Kessaci has disrupted Marseille's 2025 municipal elections, focusing campaign debates on drug-related violence and prompting cancellations of political events.
The murder of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille has spurred nationwide tributes and calls for mass mobilization against narcotrafficking, with public marches planned across France.
French ministers Darmanin and Nuñez visited Marseille a week after Mehdi Kessaci's assassination to show commitment in combating drug trafficking amid local calls for stronger action.
Following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci, France intensifies efforts against rising drug trafficking violence with government officials drawing comparisons to Belgium and the Netherlands.
Interior and Justice Ministers visit Marseille following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci to reinforce government commitment against growing narcotrafic violence.
Following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci, Marseille unites in a white march and calls for stronger state action against narcobanditism, highlighting the risks faced by anti-drug trafficking activists.
Over 50 people in Marseille are suing over asbestos exposure in schools, citing health risks and inadequate safety measures in buildings constructed before 1997.
A collective complaint against asbestos hazards in Marseille schools marks a key legal push to compel public authorities to act on this serious health threat in French educational buildings.
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