One-Week Only: MSC Cruises 'Europe Blowout' Savings on Mediterranean and Northern Europe Sailings Jul 25, 2009
MSC Splendida: Western Mediterranean roundtrip from Barcelona, Genoa, Civitavecchia, or Marseille, starting at $549. MSC Fantasia: Western Mediterranean roundtrip from Genoa, Barcelona, Naples or Marseille, starting at $599. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nicolas Sarkozy Jul 18, 2009
Angry Comorans have delayed a Yemenia flight from Paris and forced travel agents to shut down in Marseille in fury at a crash that has left 152 feared dead. The teenage French girl who survived the crash of a Yemenia Airbus could barely swim and held on to a piece of debris for 13 hours, as French authorities said one of the plane's black boxes had been. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Kin of Yemeni Jet Victims Visit Comoros Jul 14, 2009
Many of those aboard were from the French Comoran community and had embarked in Paris or the southern French town of Marseille ... The plane made a short stop in Marseille to board more passengers. (CBS News -- World)
Vayama Offers Peak Summer Discounts to Secondary European Airports Jul 9, 2009
Berlin: Washington, D.C. to Berlin, instead of Frankfurt or Munich, from $239 + tax Dusseldorf: New York to Dusseldorf, instead of Munich, from $239 + tax Edinburgh: Newark to Edinburgh, instead of London, from $549 + tax Hamburg: Chicago to Hamburg, instead of Frankfurt, from $248 + tax Marseille: New York to Marseille, instead of Paris, from $313 + tax Stuttgart: New York to Stuttgart, instead of Munich, from $316 + tax Shannon: Newark to Shannon, instead of Dublin, from $550 + tax Venice:... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
World’s First-hydrogen Powered Yacht With A Fully Integrated Laboratory Will Study Mediterranean Pollution Jul 9, 2009
After initial tests on the Lac du Bourget in Savoie, France, the boat will be tested again in the Mediterranean before following the Southern French coast and heading for Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Tunisia, Crete, Turkey, the Greek coast, Montenegro, Croatia, the Italian coast, Spain, and the Balearic Islands before sailing back to Marseille in late 2010. Major Research and Development themes covered by the Zero CO2 around the Mediterranean project. (Science Daily)
Hope for black boxes Jul 6, 2009
Passengers of the ill-fated Yemenia flight took off from Paris and stopped over in Marseille on June 29 aboard a modern Airbus A330 but they switched in Sanaa to the older A310 jet to continue to Djibouti and Moroni ... France's large Comoran community has held large protests over the crash, drawing 10000 people onto the streets of the French Mediterranean city of Marseille on Saturday to demand an end to "flying coffins". (iAfrica.com)
Armstrong in the groove Jul 6, 2009
" After such a narrow finish, opening stage winner Fabian Cancellara retained the yellow jersey for Monday's 196.5km stage from Marseille to La Grande-Motte. Almost pancake flat at the end, that stage is likely to finish in another bunch sprint. But a day later Astana, whose main yellow jersey contender, Alberto Contador, is only 18secs off Cancellara's pace, may take command of the race after a 39km team time trial around Montpeller. The question is whether Saxo Bank's efforts in defending the... (iAfrica.com)
Beware of European airlines' cheap fares Jul 5, 2009
Our first introduction to low-cost flying was from Marseille to London ... Flying EasyJet from Marseille to London, though, our bags were snidely treated like behemoths and cost hundreds of additional euros in excess baggage fees, making our low-cost flight as expensive as if we had booked business class on a major airline. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Comoros crash spotlights 3rd-world travel risks Jul 4, 2009
Women from the the Comoros Islands living in France react as they block access to the Yemenia Airways desk at Marseille airport in Marignane, southern France, on Thursday. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Crash survivor flies home Jul 3, 2009
Later on Thursday, Yemenia airlines announced it was suspending flights to and from the French Mediterranean port city of Marseille, after a second day of protests at the airport there by members of the Comoran community ... The Yemenia flight left Paris on Monday for Marseille and Sanaa aboard a modern Airbus A330 but passengers switched to the older A310 jet to continue to Djibouti and Moroni ... At Marseille airport Thursday, Yemenia official Mohamed Zoubeidi told reporters: "The company has... (iAfrica.com)
New Zealand airline issues nude safety video Jul 3, 2009
The crash in waters off this island nation came two years after aviation officials reported equipment faults with the plane, an aging Airbus 310 flying the last leg of a Yemenia airlines flight from Paris and Marseille to Comoros, with a stop in Yemen to change planes. Most of the passengers were from Comoros, a former French colony. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
'Miracle' Girl Returns Home After Jet Crash Jul 3, 2009
In Marseille, police broke up a protest of hundreds of shouting demonstrators who tried to block passengers from boarding a Yemenia airlines flight to Moroni, the Comoros capital ... Yemenia announced Thursday night that it was suspending all flights from Marseille to Moroni for an indefinite period because of the danger to passengers and airline personnel ... Bahia, the eldest of four children, had boarded a plane in Paris with her mother, Aziza, on Monday morning for a long journey via... (Fox News)
Teen 'clung to wreckage' Jul 2, 2009
The flight left Paris on Monday for Marseille and Sanaa aboard a modern Airbus A330 before passengers switched to the older Airbus jet to continue to Djibouti and Moroni. Comorans in Marseille, home to more Comorans than the Indian Ocean state's capital, said the tragedy was waiting to happen ... Around 100 protestors forced two Marseille travel agents selling Yemenia tickets to shut down on Wednesday. (iAfrica.com)
'Fragile' jet crash survivor clung to debris Jul 2, 2009
Bakari, who lives in Marseille, France, escaped without serious injuries from the crash as the jet attempted to land at Moroni airport at the end of a four stage flight from France. Joyandet met the girl in hospital today and heard how she was pulled out of the sea. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* France, US helping in Comoros search Jul 2, 2009
It was flying the final leg of a trip from Paris and Marseille to Comoros via Yemen ... The Paris-Marseille-Yemen leg of the Yemenia flight was flown by an Airbus A330. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Young survivor of Comoros crash heading to Paris Jul 2, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Bahia's father, Kassim Bakari, told AFP that his daughter was ejected from the Airbus A310 into the ocean - suffering a fractured collarbone and burns to her knee, but no life-threatening injuries. "She didn't feel a thing. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Child Survives Deadly Jet Crash Jul 1, 2009
The Comoro community in Marseille is the largest in the world outside Comoros ... " These are families that, each year on the eve of summer, leave Marseille and the region to rejoin their families in the Comoros and spend their holidays.". (ABC News)
Teen survivor of Yemeni jet crash 'doing well' Jul 1, 2009
Relatives of passengers speak to a police officer, left, in front of the Yemenia Airways desk at Marseille airport, southern France, Tuesday June 30, 2009 ... The majority of the passengers were from the Comoros islands, returning home from Paris or Marseille ... The crash a few miles (kilometers) off this island nation came two years after aviation officials reported equipment faults with the plane, an aging Airbus 310 flying the last leg of a Yemenia airlines flight from Paris and Marseille to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Yemeni plane crash: Black box located, teen rescued Jul 1, 2009
The girl lives in the French southern city of Marseille and was travelling with her mother to the Comoros, according to a Comoran community group in France. Abdallah Ibrahim, the Marseille coordinator of the Comoros Solidarity Union, said that airport authorities in Moroni identified the girl as Bakari Baya. (India Times, India)
Girl survives crash of Yemeni plane Jul 1, 2009
The crash came two years after aviation officials reported faults with the plane, an Airbus 310 flying the last leg of a journey from Paris and Marseille to Comoros, with a stop in Yemen to change planes ... Many passengers were from the French city of Marseille, home to around 80,000 immigrant Comorans, more even than Comoros' capital of Moroni ... Stephane Salord, the Comoros' honorary consul in Marseille, called Yemenia's aircraft flying cattle trucks. (AZCentral -- News)
Yemen plane crashes off Comoros with 153 on board Jun 30, 2009
Most of them were from the French city of Marseille, which has a large Comoros community and where the plane briefly landed to pick up more crew and passengers. Another crisis cell has been established in Marseille, according to Stephane Salord, the consul general of the Comoros in the Provence-Alps-Cote d'Azur region of France ... These are families that, each year on the eve of summer, leave Marseille and the region to rejoin their families in the Comoros and spend their holidays. (India Times)
Bad weather to blame? Jun 30, 2009
The flight started in a Paris airport Monday when an Airbus A330-200 aircraft took off for Marseille and then on to the Yemeni capital Sanaa. There passengers changed to an Airbus A310 and departed for the Comoros via Djibouti. (iAfrica.com)
Save up to 74 percent on Mediterranean cruise May 30, 2009
The ship embarks from Savona, Italy and will make its first stop in Marseille, France, the following day. After that, the ship will call on Barcelona, where passengers can visit numerous museums, theaters and art galleries. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bordeaux on the brink of winning first title in 10 years May 29, 2009
Ten years ago, the last time Bordeaux claimed the title, Blanc was in the Marseille side which could have caught them on the final day but the Girondins won at Paris St Germain to lift the crown ... A draw would be enough for Blancs Bordeaux, who lead by three points from Marseille, when they play at Caen ... They will also be crowned champions in defeat if Marseille fail to win at home to Stade Rennes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lyon keep Bordeaux's title hopes brimming over May 18, 2009
Bordeaux's hopes of ending their 10-year wait for the French league title were boosted on Sunday when defending champions Lyon beat Marseille 3-1 at their imposing Velodrome stadium. Karim Benzema proved a two-goal hero for Claude Puel's visitors, beating Steve Mandanda from the spot with a first half penalty before coolly slotting past the Marseille keeper after a defence-splitting pass on 42 minutes ... Marseille dominated for periods in the first half with Mahamadou Niang hitting the post... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Recession fuels rallies May 2, 2009
In what unions predicted would be the biggest Labour Day turnout in decades, marchers paraded in the cities of Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Grenoble and elsewhere. France's eight main trade unions have agreed to hold united rallies across the country rather than hold rival May Day events for the first time since the end of World War II.. (iAfrica.com)
The danger of an Israeli strike on Iran Apr 28, 2009
Islamist fighters from Marrakesh, Marseille, London, Cairo, Karachi, and Tehran would enlist overnight by the thousands and march to Iraq and Afghanistan to wage jihad against the American troops there. Netanyahu is no fool. (Yahoo News)
* UEFA CUP: Jol happy in Hamburg, rejects talk of switch Apr 16, 2009
While City bid to overturn a two-goal deficit Marseille must do the same against Shakhtar Donetsk after losing 2-0 in Ukraine. Marseille coach Eric Gerets says his side have a tough task ahead, though confidence is high after Sundays 4-1 thrashing of Grenoble. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* LFP : Benzema twice on target as top dogs Lyon beat Le Mans Apr 6, 2009
Third-placed Marseille were due to travel to St Etienne yesterday without president Pape Diouf who had an emergency eye operation on Saturday. Benzemas 13th and 14th league goals for Lyon ended a mini-drought as he had not found the net since Feb. 21 but hapless Le Mans keeper Pele, who will be leaving the club at the end of the season, hardly gave his future employers a good impression. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Argentine fans snap up tickets ahead of match Mar 28, 2009
Maradona succeeded Alfio Basile who resigned after a World Cup qualifying defeat to Chile last time out, won praise for his tactics in a 2-0 win over France in Marseille. His build-up to todays clash has not been helped by veteran playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme saying he will never turn out for a Maradona-coached Argentina side. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Defender Evra slams France fans bad attitude Mar 26, 2009
Raymond Domenechs side were booed off the pitch after a goalless draw at the Stade de France against Uruguay and a 2-0 defeat by Argentina at Marseilles Stade Velodrome last month. When (Carlos) Tevez came back from Marseille, he told me he had had the feeling he was playing in Buenos Aires, added Evra. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
French cooking 101 Mar 17, 2009
Bouillabaisse: Popular Mediterranean fish soup, most closely identified with Marseille, ideally prepared with the freshest local fish, preferably rockfish. Bouillon: Broth or stock. (iAfrica.com)
Ram says Dubai experience positive; he hopes to return Mar 17, 2009
Competing in the French city of Marseille the week before Dubai, Ram said ATP officials told him there was a slight chance he would be permitted entry but not to count on it. Even when he arrived at the airport in Paris for his flight to Dubai, he said he was told at first he could not travel there on an Israeli passport and had to wait a half hour before airport authorities found his special invitation letter. (USA Today -- Sports)
All teams in last 16 stand good chance to lift the UEFA Cup Mar 12, 2009
PSG booked their place in the round of 16 with a convincing 5-1 aggregate victory over Germans Wolfsburg, while fellow Ligue 1 sides Marseille and St Etienne are also bidding for a place in the quarter-finals ... Marseille host Dutch giants Ajax after seeing off FC Twente in a keenly contested tie that took 210 minutes and 13 penalties to separate the sides. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Djokovic wins in Dubai Mar 1, 2009
He had not been in the greatest of form coming into the tournament, nor had he found it easy to deal with the tight schedule between the Marseille and Dubai tournaments, or the hot weather. But having survived a marathon in 100-degree Fahrenheit temperatures against Gilles Simon of France the day before, he now showed his resilience as well as his ground stroke solidity with a gritty performance. (iAfrica.com)
Caribbean cruises on sale Feb 25, 2009
This island has often been described as the Caribbean version of Marseille, and is most notable for its bustling outdoor markets. Next, take in a little coconut palms, rum punch, and calypso music in Fort-de-France, Martinique. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Djokovic to catch up Feb 25, 2009
" Djokovic could hardly demean his opponent's spirited and clever efforts by pointing out that he was tired from having come straight from the semifinals in Marseille, with little more than a day in which to get used to a different time zone and very different conditions. However, this was undoubtedly the case, and he will look to pick up some better form Wednesday when he will play Jan Hernych, the world number 66 from the Czech Republic. Djokovic may be at risk of losing the world number three... (iAfrica.com)
Simon survives scare Feb 25, 2009
It was little more than a day and a half since he had come from totally different indoor conditions in Marseille, it was a baking hot day of 34 centigrade in the shade, and his understandably slow start gave the opportunity and incentive for Ghareeb to play to an inspired standard. The Kuwaiti served resolutely, his heavy forehand topspin was dangerous, and he fought like mad. (iAfrica.com)
Food goes underground Feb 24, 2009
Vives, who previously worked as a chef in Marseille but grew tired of strict hygiene regulations that prevented him from preparing traditional stocks and sauces, believes that underground restaurants are the way of the future in France. "People are tired of impersonal restaurants and the mediocre food they often serve. They are ready for something different." It seemed that way as the guests drifted after lunch to Cabri's living area, where they settled in like old friends. (iAfrica.com)
Cupid's arrow pierces energy regulator Feb 22, 2009
Local favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga overpowered world number three Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6 to book his place in the Marseille Open final on Saturday. . (Calgary Herald)
Israel's Andy Ram, ATP await visa ruling from Dubai Feb 18, 2009
He told the BBC on Tuesday from a tournament in Marseille that should he be barred from competing in Dubai the governing bodies of tennis should cancel or impose fines on tournaments. "The people in charge of the tour the WTA and the ATP have to take responsibility," he said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Europe's New Deal Feb 8, 2009
Ondine Cohane finds four rising destinations that rival the qualities of the familiar classics without either the crowds or the cost. How does $2,500 a week sound, including the flight across the pond. (Concierge.com)
Europes new deal: Four rising destinations Feb 7, 2009
Near: Marseille, Provence's underrated rough-diamond metropolis ... When you do break away, it's less than an hour's drive to cultural centers such as Aix-en-Provence and Marseille and to the excellent vineyards surrounding Bandol ... The perfect itinerary combines the beach, the countryside, and Marseille, a port town that's quickly becoming a gastronomic center and is one of the most culturally diverse cities in southern France. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Calls for calm as snow showers return Feb 7, 2009
Adrian, Marseille, France. I have to say I have two 'all season' tyres on the front of my automatic car, they have a snow track on the inside edge progressing to a summer edge on the outside. (Times Online)
