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François de Canson: “The label enhances our attractiveness”
The 2025 'Villes et Villages Fleuris' awards honored 75 municipalities in Region Sud in Marseille. The event recognizes local commitment to quality of life and sustainability.
The 2025 list of winners of the “Villes et Villages Fleuris” label honored 75 municipalities of the Région Sud for their commitment to quality of life.
5 million passengers in one year for the Marseille-Nice train
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice train line celebrates its first anniversary. It carried 5 million passengers in one year.
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice line celebrated its first anniversary with 5 million passengers, a very positive result.
Région Sud reaffirms its ambition with a 100% green budget
At the 3rd regional COP, Région Sud reaffirmed its environmental commitment. It is deploying Europe's first 100% green budget.
On June 3, during the 3rd regional COP, Région Sud assessed its ecological policy and reaffirmed its ambitions.
Reinforced measures in response to the rise in accidents
Following a rise in sea rescues in 2025, maritime authorities are boosting security in the Mediterranean. Controls are stepping up alongside new alert systems.
Faced with a 14% increase in rescue operations in 2025, the préfecture maritime has reinforced its summer safety measures in the Méditerranée.
L'Étoile, a school of resilience for young sailors
The schooner L'Étoile is on a four-month mission in the Mediterranean. It stopped in Toulon from March 20 to 23.
The schooner L'Étoile, a historic Navy training ship, has begun a four-month mission in the Mediterranean to train and meet the public.
Philippe Tabarot: "Maritime decarbonization, a sovereignty issue for France"
The Transport Minister visited Var to promote maritime decarbonization. A new electric vessel was officially commissioned.
Maritime decarbonization in the Mediterranean is a national priority, encompassing environmental, economic, and sovereignty issues.
Established researchers take the stage
On March 24, for the eighth year, the Université de Toulon invited the public to discover research in a new light during an evening where...
Nuclear power, a key sector for our independence
The nuclear sector is recruiting heavily in the PACA region. Job opportunities range from vocational to master's level.
Known for its tourism industry, the Sud is also developing energy and nuclear activities, a sector that is recruiting.
400 years of history celebrated with great pomp
In 2026, the French Navy celebrates its 400th anniversary. Numerous events are planned in Toulon and the Mediterranean region.
On February 10, Vice-Admiral Christophe Lucas presented the events marking 400 years of the Marine nationale in Toulon.
The LNPCA, a priority project
The EU has added the Marseille-Genoa rail corridor to its priority cross-border links. This decision opens the door to new European funding starting in 2028.
The European Council of Ministers of Transport has made a major decision for the region, as the Marseille-Gênes railway axis is listed as...
Laurence Menichini, a career dedicated to public service
Laurence Menichini leads the 'Tous Unis Pour Signes' list for the March election. The former gendarme opened her campaign office on January 12.
Parliamentary assistant and former gendarme, Laurence Menichini is a candidate for the upcoming March election.
Refounding the Sustainable Development Goals
The Université de Toulon coordinates the Earth Assembly - France to rethink the SDGs. This scientific initiative involves public, private, and youth actors.
Led by two researcher-teachers from the Université de Toulon, the Assemblée de la Terre – France aims to rethink the Goals in an eco-centered way.
10 years of collective commitment serving the territories
Région Sud revealed the 11 winners of the Trophées du Sud on December 17, 2025. This public vote marks ten years of local action.
Residents have distinguished 11 projects that marked a decade of regional action.
The Toulon company remembers the deadly Marseille fire of 1938
As every year, a memorial ceremony was organized at the compagnie de marins-pompiers de Toulon.
A joint and interministerial exercise based on counter-terrorism
The ESTEREL maritime counter-terrorism exercise took place from November 24 to 26. Nearly 500 participants trained between the sea and the port of Marseille.
From November 24 to 26, State services mobilized significant resources during a joint training exercise with an interministerial focus.
Naval Group selected for the 'Var Est' program (€140 million invested)
Naval Group is investing 140 million euros in Var. The 'Var Est' program aims to strengthen industrial sovereignty in defense.
At the Choose France - France Edition Summit in Paris, the President of the Republic unveiled French investment projects on...
A key player in global connectivity
Orange is investing in over 40 global submarine cables. Its subsidiary Orange Marine is handling the landing of the Medusa cable in Marseille.
A major player in international connectivity and undersea cables, Orange continues to invest significantly in infrastructure...
Orange reinforces Marseille's position as a global interconnection hub
Orange welcomed the Medusa submarine cable in Marseille. This project strengthens the city's role as a global digital hub.
On October 8, Orange welcomed the Medusa cable to its infrastructure in Marseille for the system's first landing, for the segment towards...