Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence in the news

The Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence will borrow to balance its 2026 budget and implement social pricing for public transport, while facing significant financial challenges for 2027.

Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence's conference of mayors approved an exceptional budget to stabilize member communes' finances.

The Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence has balanced its 2026 budget using an accounting solution, though mayors remain concerned about future finances.

A new hiking guide for the "Sentiers de l’eau en Provence" trail, covering 400 km across 30 communes, was launched in Calas and quickly sold out, with a re-edition planned.

Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence has found a temporary accounting solution to its 2026 budget crisis, but faces a projected 100 million euro deficit in 2027, raising concerns among mayors.

Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence is digitizing Lecar bus schedules with QR codes to reduce waste and provide real-time information to users.

Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence will present a modified budget for 2026 to maintain municipal financial allocations, using an accounting technique that will increase its debt, but this does not resolve 2027 budget issues.

Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence initiated a public consultation for "Le Câble," a 43 million euro cable car project connecting Vitrolles Airport Marseille Provence (VAMP) station, Airbus Helicopters, and Marseille Provence Airport to enhance mobility.

Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence is supporting local businesses and crafts in city centers through a new call for projects, providing subsidies for the renovation and operation of vacant commercial premises.

The Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence has postponed ending free public transport in Aubagne due to a "technical delay," which Aubagne's mayor calls an "indefinite moratorium."

The Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence is selling 86 used electric bikes from its Levélo+ rental service through an online auction.

Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence is restoring the Sainte-Victoire trail, which is eroded from high foot traffic, and the work will cause weekday closures until late November 2026.

Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence is rehabilitating a popular hiking trail on Sainte-Victoire mountain until November 2026, closing it on weekdays, and is also renovating the Saint-Ser parking lot until February 2027.

The Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence Agricultural Prize recognized local producers in various categories, including wine, olive oil, honey, oysters, bread, calissons, and beer, for their excellence and know-how.

The Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence celebrated the 3rd edition of its Agricultural Award, highlighting excellence in local wines, olive oils, honey, oysters, bread, calissons, and beers.

Aix-Marseille-Provence is the top regional French metropolitan area for international job creation, with 1,068 jobs from foreign investments expected in 2025, driven by strong industrial, innovation, and strategic sectors.

A trail on Sainte-Victoire is closed for restoration until late November, with work done by Métropole Aix-Marseille Provence.

Aix-Marseille-Provence attracted fewer foreign investment projects in 2025 but generated more jobs, primarily from extensions of existing businesses in AI, defense, and energy sectors.

The Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence is renovating a heavily frequented trail on Sainte-Victoire mountain to improve safety and accessibility, with closures during weekdays until November 2026.

The Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis awarded eleven regional producers across various categories for their agricultural products, including wines, olive oils, honeys, and beers.