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Doctors, researchers and athletes combine their expertise
On September 12, the first Sport and Health Congress took place at Domaine de la Baratonne. The event brought together healthcare workers, researchers, and elite athletes.
On September 12, a congress brought together experts and top-level athletes to address the links between sport, health and performance.
Remembrance and popular fervor for the 82nd anniversary
La Valette-du-Var celebrated the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation on August 23. The event combined patriotic ceremonies and public festivities.
La Valette-du-Var commemorated its Liberation between solemn tributes and popular festivities on August 23.
Toulon: 82 years on, the memory of the Liberation remains intact
Toulon commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its liberation on August 28. Official authorities paid tribute to the 1944 fighters during a memorial parade.
Toulon commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its liberation during an official ceremony on August 28.
225 days of absence from the home port
Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Adams assumed command of the BSAM Loire in Toulon. She succeeds Lieutenant Damien Casini after his two-year tenure.
Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Adams took command of the BSAM Loire, succeeding Lieutenant Damien Casini.
Laurent Hermann, maritime prefect: "The Mediterranean, a concentration of global issues"
Maritime prefect Laurent Hermann presented his roadmap for the Mediterranean. Focus is placed on firmness, cooperation, and base modernization.
Maritime prefect Laurent Hermann detailed his roadmap for the Mediterranean: firmness, cooperation and modernization of the naval base.
A successful first deployment for the supply ship Jacques Stosskopf
The BRF Jacques Stosskopf completed its inaugural five-month deployment at sea. Captain Sébastien Poulain took command of the ship on July 22 in Toulon.
CV Sébastien Poulain takes command of the Jacques Stosskopf after the success of its inaugural five-month deployment.
A new commander at the helm of the mine clearance divers base ship Pluton
A change of command ceremony took place on July 16 at the Toulon naval base. Master Chief Petty Officer Laurent Fournier replaced Lieutenant Commander Pierre Moucheboeuf on BBPD Pluton.
Master Chief Petty Officer Laurent Fournier succeeds Lieutenant Commander Pierre Moucheboeuf at the helm of the BBPD Pluton.
Alice Rufo: "France has not forgotten the meaning of their sacrifice"
Alice Rufo paid tribute to American soldiers in Draguignan for the 82nd anniversary of Liberation. The cemetery in Var holds 861 graves of liberators.
Minister Alice Rufo paid tribute to American soldiers during the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of Draguignan.
Jean-Marc Jancovici, Key Witness at the Rencontres Stratégiques de la Méditerranée
RSMed will take place on October 7-8, 2026, at Palais Neptune in Toulon. Jean-Marc Jancovici will be the keynote speaker.
The RSMed 2026 in Toulon will host Jean-Marc Jancovici, focusing on the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East.
François de Canson: "The Region deploys a massive investment plan for high schools"
François de Canson presented the investment plan for high schools in Région Sud. A budget of 280.7 million euros is dedicated to high school life for 2026.
The Vice-President of Région Sud, François de Canson, presented the investment plan for the high schools in the territory.
Bertrand Carletti: "The breath of August 15, 1944 still animates us"
On August 15, the Provence Landings were commemorated in Var with many officials and citizens present. A special tribute was paid to the Commandos d'Afrique.
The 82nd anniversary of the Provence Landing was celebrated with a poignant tribute to the soldiers of 1944.
Double presidency handover at the Rotary Club
Aurore and Patrick Rohmer took over the presidency of two local Rotary clubs in Hyères. The couple succeeds Denis Mayot and Philippe Berlatier.
Aurore and Patrick Rohmer now preside over the Rotary clubs of Carqueiranne Le Pradet and Toulon Ponant after a double handover.
The Chœur de l’Opéra de Toulon makes culture a vector of social connection
From July 15 to 17, the Chœur de l'Opéra de Toulon gave three free concerts in Var. The events took place in priority neighborhoods.
From July 15 to 17, the Chœur de l’Opéra de Toulon offered three free lyrical concerts in priority neighborhoods of Var.
Karl Vincent at the heart of a major health issue
Practitioner Karl Vincent released the book "TMS du rachis lombaire" published by Elsevier Masson. The guide aims to explain and relieve lower back pain.
La Valette-du-Var practitioner Karl Vincent publishes a book to help understand and relieve lower back pain, affecting one in two French people.
Le Faron, a rooftop winning over the people of Toulon
OKKO HOTELS has launched "Le Faron", a new rooftop in central Toulon. It aims to become a key gathering spot for locals and tourists.
OKKO HOTELS offers "Le Faron", a new rooftop designed as a key living space for the residents and visitors of Toulon.
Social housing: Josée Massi calls for consultation
Tensions arose over social housing in Carqueiranne. Josée Massi calls for dialogue between the State and local mayors.
Faced with social housing tensions, Métropole president Josée Massi calls for consultation between the State and municipalities.
Captain Olivier Brossollet Takes Command of the Dixmude
Captain Olivier Brossollet took command of the helicopter carrier Dixmude on July 16 in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Jocelyn Delrieu.
Captain Olivier Brossollet has taken command of the amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude, succeeding Captain Jocelyn Delrieu.
Vincent Dejoie commander of the mine clearance diver vessel Achéron
Vincent Dejoie took command of the ship Achéron on July 16 in Toulon. He succeeds Lieutenant Maxime Vignol.
Sub-lieutenant Vincent Dejoie took command of the mine clearance diver support vessel Achéron in Toulon.