NEWS
Provence Landings Commemoration - The 80th anniversary of the Provence landings, where Allied forces liberated southern France, is being commemorated on August 15th. Due to bad weather, some events, including historical reenactments in Toulon, have been cancelled. However, key ceremonies, including a speech by President Emmanuel Macron and tributes to Franco-African soldiers, took place in Saint-Raphaël. Despite weather disruptions, the program is set to continue in the evening as planned.
Lionel Beffre Has Sworn in Before the Prince - French prefect Lionel Beffre has taken office at Monaco's Ministry of the Interior since August 5. On Tuesday, he was sworn in before Prince Albert II at the Prince's Palace. Beffre will participate in his first government council in September, marking the arrival of Didier Guillaume as the new Minister of State.
Orange Alert - The Alpes-Maritimes region has been placed on orange alert for storms as of Thursday morning, with strong winds, hail risk, and heavy rain expected. Air and rail traffic between Nice and Marseille is disrupted, and Nice has closed its beaches, parks, and gardens. Winds have reached up to 120 km/h on the coast, and residents are advised to stay cautious, especially at sea.
Closed Beach - Due to weather warnings from Météo-France, beaches have raised the red flag, prohibiting swimming, with restrictions in place until at least 5 p.m in Mandelieu. Despite a major storm earlier, no significant damage has been reported in th
