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Police officer seriously injured during road check - A police officer in Montpellier has been serious injured after a car drove into him during a police road check. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Paul-Valéry district of Montpellier. The officer, accompanied by two of his colleagues, was carrying out the check on the reportedly stolen vehicle. The driver fled the scene and is actively sought by police. The officer was taken care of by the emergency services and taken to hospital.
Easing of covid restrictions - From today February 2nd, wearing a mask outdoors, teleworking and limitations on the number of people at public gatherings, are no longer mandatory in France. The move comes as part of an easing of covid restrictions. Both teleworking and wearing a mask outdoors are still recommended, when possible, especially wearing a mask in crowded situations.
French President cancels visit to Marseille - French President Emmanuel Macron has cancelled his trip to Marseille. The Head of State was due to attend the "Forum of the Mediterranean Worlds" on Monday and Tuesday of next week at the Parc Chanot and was also expected to announce his candidacy for the presidential election. Macron visited the city last September announcing the "Marseille en grand" project, followed by a second visit in October evaluating the progress in the city on urgent matters such as housing, schooling, security and transport. According to reports Macron will now attend the forum by videoconference.
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