NEWS
D-Day Commemoration - During the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, King Charles III honoured the "22,000 Britons who gave their lives" in the operation in Ver-sur-Mer, Calvados. He also praised the courage and sacrifice of the French Resistance. An international ceremony at Omaha Beach at 3:30pm included leaders from twenty nations and around 4,500 attendees, including 200 veterans, to honour the heroes of Operation Overlord. The day will conclude with a speech by Emmanuel Macron, followed by an exclusive interview in French tv journals at 8pm.
Frustrated Farmers in Aix - Farmers are frustrated and feeling helpless due to the unauthorized occupation of their meadow by travellers in Aix-en-Provence. About 200 caravans occupied four hectares of field on Sunday 2nd June, causing electrical issues in the neighbourhood and using local residents' water. The police have inspected the area, and farmers have filed a complaint. They are requesting the state to provide designated passage areas with grass fields, water points, and electricity for such travellers.
Maritime Safety - Eight people have died in diving accidents since the beginning of this year. On Sunday, 2nd June, two divers drowned in the Var and Cap Dramont. In comparison, there was only one death at the same time last year. The maritime prefecture plans to increase diving inspections and emphasize safety instructions: ensure optimal weather conditions, check equipment, avoid diving alone, and do not overestimate physical abilities. The emergency
