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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...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 18/01/2012

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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,...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 17/12/2011

More then 500 people gathered in the Vieux Port of Marseilles to support the French flotilla to Gaza. Marseilles, France. 18 June 2011

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Show of support for the French flotilla to Gaza - Marseilles

More then 500 people gathered in the Vieux Port of Marseilles to support the French flotilla to Gaza. Marseilles, France. 18 June 2011

by amit mendelsohn in France on 18/06/2011

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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...
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
A look at France's city of Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France. Like Paris, it has its own subway and it is divided into districts. Founded in the 6th century, Marseille is the oldest city in France. 1...
Show of support for the French flotilla to Gaza - Marseilles
More then 500 people gathered in the Vieux Port of Marseilles to support the French flotilla to Gaza. Marseilles, France. 18 June 2011
Nautism Festival on the "Vieux Port" Marseille
This weekend is the "fete de Nautism" all over France, Marseilles has its celebration, and events on the old port. Marseilles, France, 14/05/2011
The Marseilles Carnival
The yearly Carnival de Marseille took place today in a sunny afternoon in Marseilles. There was a group of dancers performing dances in the memory of Michael Jackson and some elements o...
Fishermen block Old Port of Marseilles
As an act of solidarity with striking workers from the ferry company SNCM the fishermen of Marseilles blocked the old port for few hours today. Marseilles, France. 09/03/2011
Isabelle Caro - Sitting on the floor of the Metro
The anorexic model Isabelle Caro who died 17 November 2010, sits down on a Metro platform, this image was taken in Marseilles, France. 01/11/2009
The Presentation of the Old Port Renovation
The urban community together with the general counsel and the municipality of Marseilles presented to the media a plan of the renovation of the "Vieux Port" - the old port of ...
Incited by their Teachers, Students join the Pension Protests
A new protest in Marseilles that was meant to block the center of town for a few hours, exposed the truth about the high school students mob, looking for action and incited by their tea...
Sébastien Loeb in Marseille
Sébastien Loeb, the six-time world champion Rally driver, shooting a promotional film for the last Citroen DS3 Racing in Marseille, France. 30/08/2010
Fête du Canada - Canada Day 2010
Canada day 2010 is celebrated in Montreal, Canada. 01/07/2010
Traditional sail boat regatta takes place in Marseille
From the 17th to 20th of June, sailing enthusiasts can admire, 45 traditional sailing ships in both in the port of Marseilles and sailing out a sea during the regatta of 'Les Voile...
Marseilles championship parade
The Victory parade of Olympique de Marseille - OM in the Vieux Port attracted 60,000 people according to the prefecture. Even with the wrong decision of the police to separate the crowd...
Everything ready for Olympic Marseilles crowning
Marseilles is getting ready for the crowning of the French football league champions Olympic Marseilles. Marseilles, France, 15/05/2010
Celebrating the first title of the year for Marseilles football team
Celebrations down the streets of Marseilles. Olympic Marseilles won the League cup beating Bordeaux 3-1 Marseilles, France 27/03/2010
Indians in Marseilles
DMTX. Indians who are spending all the summer in Marseilles and even part of the winter singing and selling their CDs in the old port are somewhat of an odd phenomenon between the fish ...
The Old Port of Marseilles Blocked
DMTX. Sixty trucks belonging to the operators of the local Fair are blocking the old port which is the center of Marseilles. They are protesting about the remote location they were giv...
New Electric ferry boat line in Marseilles
The municipality of Marseilles reactivated th long abandoned service of the ferry boat crossing the "Vieux Port" (the old port). The service, using a shiny glass windows elect...
Flood danger in the old port of Marseilles
DMTX. The water level in the old port (Vieux Port) of Marseilles in extremely high and flooding in the city centre remains a real threat with more rain likely. Marseilles, France. 22/12...