NEWS
Darmanin in Marseille - Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is making a surprise visit to Marseille on August 7-8. He will meet with police and security forces involved in the Olympics. His visit includes inspecting security measures around the Olympic Marina by boat. He will also thank agents at the Bouches-du-Rhône Prefecture and award decorations to the BRI unit and RAID officers.
New Interior Minister in Monaco - Lionel Beffre has succeeded Patrice Cellario as Monaco's new Interior Minister. After 42 years of service in the princely government, including 9 years as Interior Minister, Cellario has retired. This change occurs during the summer political break, with the next government council scheduled for September 11.
Patrice Laffont has Died this Morning - TV presenter Patrice Laffont passed away this Wednesday morning at his home in Oppède, Vaucluse. The host of shows like "Les Chiffres et des Lettres," "Pyramides," and "Fort Boyard" was just days shy of his 85th birthday.
Sea Temperatures - The Mediterranean Sea has reached a record temperature of 30°C, measured at the Azur buoy on Sunday August 4, off the coast of Nice. This is significantly higher than the usual early August average of 26°C. The rise in temperature could lead to the arrival of invasive species which could damage marine ecosystems by consuming large amounts of algae. The increase also threatens vital seagrass meadows near the coast. Météo-France is expanding its
