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The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

What France can learn from Italy's fight against organised crime

A spate of shootings in French cities has drawn attention to the growing number of victims of drug-related organised crime. While the government's answer has largely been to get tough on law and order, campaigners argue repression alone is not enough, and are calling for France to follow Italy's example…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 3

France triples drug user fines during Marseille trafficking crackdown

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to wage "war" against drug trafficking during a visit to Marseille, tripling fines for drug users to €500 and promising to pursue criminal network leaders blamed for deadly violence in France's second-largest city.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2025

Eddie Howe hopes Newcastle can banish travel sickness on mission to Marseille

Magpies’ away record is a worry before Champions League meeting with Roberto De Zerbi, Mason Greenwood and co

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

Thousands march in Marseille to denounce drug violence after killing of activist's brother

Thousands of people marched Saturday in the French southern port city of Marseille to denounce drug trafficking after the killing last week of an activist's brother shocked the country.

Euronews · Nov 24, 2025

Marseilles for families: How to have a perfect break in the hip French city

Marseilles is the new hip capital of Europe but hey, families can be cool too, right?

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2025

Thousands march in Marseille after killing of activist’s brother shocks France

An estimated 6,000 people, many dressed in white, gathered behind a 'Justice for Mehdi' banner

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Major rally in France decries drug violence after murder of activist's brother

Thousands of people gathered in Marseille on Saturday to honour the brother of an anti-drug activist murdered in France's second largest city whose death sparked nationwide calls to confront drug crime.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 22, 2025

Marseille to march in silence after murder reignites drug crime debate

Thousands are expected to join a silent march in the southern French port city of Marseille on Saturday in tribute to 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, who was shot dead on 13 November.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2025

Ministers vow tough response as Marseille reels from gangland murder

France’s government has moved to reassure Marseille as fear over drug-linked violence rises after a high-profile street killing shocked the southern port city.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2025