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Exhibition shows the history of the 'Father of Christmas' - Marseilles

At La Maison des Artistes in Marseilles, a new exhibition has opened for Christmas, telling the history and folklore of the Father Christmas,...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 13/12/2011

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Protest tent to remind the Minister of Interior of secularity

A protest tent was setup in the old Port of Marseilles, reminding the French of their secular tradition as a response to the ultra-right wing...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 09/12/2011

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One person hurt when medical equipment catches fire - Marseilles

A vehicle carrying medical equipment, caught fire in the middle of the street when one of the devices containing gas started burning. One person got...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 09/12/2011

BREAKING NEWS

13/12/2011 - Exhibition shows the history of the 'Father of Christmas' - Marseilles - France - At La Maison des Artistes in Marseilles...
09/12/2011 - Protest tent to remind the Minister of Interior of secularity - France - A protest tent was setup in the old...
09/12/2011 - One person hurt when medical equipment catches fire - Marseilles - France - A vehicle carrying medical equipment,...
03/12/2011 - Marseilles' Les Indignes back in the street supporting Occupy Movement - France - Small but noisy group of protesters of...
03/12/2011 - Marseilles' Les Indignes back in the street supporting Occupy Movement - France - Small but noisy group of protesters of...
21/11/2011 - Santon Figurine Fair held in Marseilles - 2011 - France - The yearly Santon Figurine Market opens...
17/11/2011 - Beggars face new laws preventing their livelihood - Marseilles - France - After declaring the street leading to...
27/10/2011 - Leader of the New Center party Herve Morin - Marseilles - France - Former French Minister of Defence and...
27/10/2011 - Leader of the New Center party Herve Morin - Marseilles - France - Former French Minister of Defence and...
23/10/2011 - Watching the Rugby world cup final in the streets of Marseilles - France - The rugby world cup final gathered...

Latest News

Organizations protest anti-begging policies - Marseilles
The Emmaus and Abbey Pierre organizations fighting against poverty and homelessness gather to protest against municipal anti-begging policies. Marseilles, France, 22nd January 2012
The Facebook Café - Tunis
A Web Café with the name 'Facebook' was born on January 16, 2011, ie two days after the outbreak of the Revolution Tunisia. It is located on rue de Marseille, in the heart of ...
CGT union protests in France
The CGT union arranged demonstrations throughout France today. People took the streets in Marseille and protested against the Social VAT and raised retirement age. Marseilles, France. 1...
Operation "debombage" ends successfully - Marseilles
The operation of eliminating an old, American air force bomb, from the Second World War, near Fort St. Jean, ended successfully. Thousands were evacuated from their homes while others c...
Imany during the 20 years since the Fiesta des Suds
Imany, the female singer, during the 20 years since the Fiesta des Suds in the Docks des Suds. Marseille, France. 15th October 2011
Provencals protest planned Marseille to Toulon LGV route
Hundreds of Provencals gathered in Marseille, in front of the Prefecture to protest against the designed route of the ultra fast train the LGV from Marseille to Toulon. Marseille, Franc...
Occupy Marseille back in the streets after eviction from Cour Julien
After being violently removed by CRS special units with tear gas from Cour Julien, the "Indignes" are back on the streets. Marseilles, France. 17th December 2011
Exhibition shows the history of the 'Father of Christmas' - Marseilles
At La Maison des Artistes in Marseilles, a new exhibition has opened for Christmas, telling the history and folklore of the Father Christmas, commonly known as Pere Noel.France. 13th De...
One person hurt when medical equipment catches fire - Marseilles
A vehicle carrying medical equipment, caught fire in the middle of the street when one of the devices containing gas started burning. One person got hurt. France. 9th December 2011
Protest tent to remind the Minister of Interior of secularity
A protest tent was setup in the old Port of Marseilles, reminding the French of their secular tradition as a response to the ultra-right wing Minister of Interior's comments regard...
Marseilles' Les Indignes back in the street supporting Occupy Movement
Small but noisy group of protesters of Indignes demonstrate in support the Occupy movement around the world. Marseilles, France. 3rd December 2011
Santon Figurine Fair held in Marseilles - 2011
The yearly Santon Figurine Market opens up in Marseilles selling miniature caricatures. The fair began by selling only Christmas oriented figurines, but now all types can be found at th...
Beggars face new laws preventing their livelihood - Marseilles
After declaring the street leading to the city hall the "Street of begging", new laws are being proposed to prevent it, threatening the livelihood of these money makers. Fran...
Art in chocolate at the  New York Chocolate Show
Confectionery has long been considered an art form, and that was apparent in several manifestations at the New York Chocolate Show, which ran from November 1-13 at the Metropolitan Pavi...
Leader of the New Center party Herve Morin - Marseilles
Former French Minister of Defence and leader of the New Center party, Herve Morin visits Marseilles. Marseilles, France. 27th October 2011
Tunisians vote in historic election
Ballots are counted as votes come in during the first free election in Tunisia since the uprising. Tunis, Tunisia. 23rd October 2011
Watching the Rugby world cup final in the streets of Marseilles
The rugby world cup final gathered hundreds of people to watch the match in cafes downtown. Marseilles, France, 23/10/2011
Citizens queue to vote in Tunisia's first free elections - Tunis
Tunsians queue up outside the election office in Rue de Marseilles in the capitol. Tunis, Tunisia. 23rd October, 2011
Protest against anti-begging laws in Marseille
The municipality of Marseilles declared begging and busking illegal in Marseilles. This scandalous decision brought the media and the humanitarian organisations out to protest. Marseill...
Exhibition of the art of self publishing - Marseilles
An exhibition at the annual book fair of self publishing of art and texts showed that the method to self publish can be an art of its own. France. 16th October 2011