Public Figure
Philippe Mahe
50 articles
Simon Babre: 'I fundamentally believe in a close State'
Var Prefect Simon Babre paid tribute to severe weather victims. He emphasizes a local government focused on risk prevention.
In light of recent bad weather in Var, and given his personal history with Var, the préfet spared a thought for...
A train every 15 minutes to cross the Toulon metropolitan area
A new rail shuttle will serve the Toulon area by 2030. Trains will run every 15 minutes between Ollioules, Toulon, and La Pauline.
On May 16, partners of the Ligne Nouvelle Provence Côte d’Azur (LNPCA) project presented the Toulon rail shuttle project in Toulon.
"A school is the keystone of a democratic society"
The Jean Jaurès school in Cuers was inaugurated after 11 months of work. The facility can accommodate 825 students.
On April 30, François de Canson, vice-president of Région Sud, inaugurated the Jean Jaurès school in Cuers. A school designed to...
Distribution Organes Mécaniques (DOM) commits to the industry of the future
The company DOM in Le Pradet receives a €200,000 regional grant. This funding supports its industrial modernization and green transition.
An industrial gem is hidden in the heart of Le Pradet.
Zero tolerance for road offenders
The Var prefect is toughening sanctions against road offenders. In 2024, 62 people died on the department's roads.
Philippe Mahé, prefect of the Var, tightens sanctions against offending drivers. Dying at the wheel or on a motorcycle is unacceptable. It is not an...
Stéphane Rambaud denounces insecurity in Val des Rougières
In Hyères, the new security office in Val des Rougières was vandalized shortly after opening. MP Stéphane Rambaud denounced the local insecurity.
A few days after the inauguration by the Prefect of Var and the Mayor of Hyères, the Bureau d'Information et de Sécurité of Val des Rougières was vandalized.
“Customs confronted with agile and sophisticated organized crime”
The Public Accounts Minister presented the 2024 Customs results. Seizures of drugs and weapons reached historical records.
On March 24, the Minister in charge of Public Accounts presented the 2024 results of the Douane and the actions of customs officers.
An innovative deep-sea monitoring solution
Marine Tech is developing the MANTAX project in Six-Fours-les-Plages. This system aims to monitor the deep seabed.
Marine Tech has won the CORIMER call for projects under the France 2030 programme for deep-sea exploration.
Philippe Mahé: "Security throughout the department remains a priority"
In 2024, general crime dropped by 1.5% in Var. Increased police presence on the ground led to these positive results.
The préfet du Var with the procureur de la République près le Tribunal judiciaire de Toulon and the procureur de la République près le Tribunal Judiciaire de...
Fabien Piersanti: 'We must maintain this pride in our work and our projects'
Construction in Var represents 15% of the local economy and 35,000 direct jobs. Facing 320 business failures in one year, the BTP Federation launches a support unit.
In turmoil more than ever, construction companies in Var need to be able to count on solid and concrete support. I renew my wish to...
The Region commits to health and social action
Yaël Braun-Pivet visited Toulon to discuss defense and healthcare issues. Region Sud is investing 7.5 million euros in the new Montéty health campus.
On February 7, Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the Assemblée nationale, made a visit dedicated to defence and maritime sovereignty issues, as well as...
François de Canson: 'The Region supports business creation and transmission'
At the CCI New Year ceremony in Toulon, François de Canson highlighted the economic strength of Région Sud. The region reaffirms its support for local businesses.
On the occasion of the New Year ceremony of the Chambre et de Commerce et d'Industrie, on January 30 at the Palais de la Mer in Toulon, François de Canson...
Roland Rolfo: "The economic situation is showing alarming signs"
Roland Rolfo presented the CMA du Var report in La Seyne-sur-Mer. Despite a growth in craft businesses, the economic outlook remains worrying.
For Roland Rolfo, president of the Délégation du Var of the Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA), a new year starting is always...
A new dynamic for the Programme de Réussite Éducative
The Educational Success Program premises were renovated using EU FEDER-ITI funds. The new 'Engagements quartiers 2030' contract focuses on local employment and security.
Thanks to the mobilization of European funds (FEDER-ITI), the premises of the Programme de Réussite Éducative (PRE) are fully renovated.
“Today, it is the environment that guides us”
The Toulon Area Urban Planning Agency (Audat) celebrates its 20th anniversary. Environmental issues now guide local planning decisions.
20 years of marriage with the territory have allowed experts from the Agence d'urbanisme de l'aire toulonnaise (Audat) and elected officials to measure...
Delinquency drops significantly in police zone
The Var prefecture announced a sharp drop in crime for the first 11 months of 2024. A major police operation in Toulon checked nearly 3,000 transit passengers.
However, according to the préfecture du Var, this drop in delinquency is observed across the department for the first time since 2021 over the first 11...
Security and crime prevention, the ambitious goals of the Contrat de ville
The new City Contract was presented by local authorities in Var. It aims to boost security and reduce poverty in priority neighborhoods.
Under the metropolitan Contrat de ville, the préfet du Var, the mayor of Hyères and president of the Métropole met on November 6 in the presence of the...
La Valette committed to combating violence in sport
Initiated by the préfecture du Var, the Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif (CDOS) du Var held a symposium to address alarming violence in sport.