#LootedBusinesses

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News from Marseille, France, 3 July.

1. A "solidarity fund for looted businesses" has been established in the South region of France, providing a non-conditional €10,000 financial aid to affected businesses within 15 days.

Nearly 400 businesses have been impacted by the recent incidents, with insurers estimating losses of around €100 million.

The support initiative, funded with €10 million from the Region and the Metropole Aix-Marseille, will be extended to other cities like Toulon and Nice in the coming days.

2. Marseille's hypercenter has been heavily affected by recent riots and looting, with many businesses having their storefronts damaged or targeted by pillagers.

Local businesses are faced with the difficult decision of whether to open their shops under precarious conditions or sacrifice another day of revenue.

Despite the presence of armored vehicles and increased police presence, the situation in Marseille remains tense, with residents and business owners concerned about the safety and security of the city.

3. The mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan, called for unity and condemned the violence and damage caused in the city.

4. Selim Fourniret, son of serial killer Michel Fourniret, has been placed in custody for attempted rape on a 16-year-old girl in an elevator.

Selim Fourniret was apprehended by the police after attempting to flee the scene.

Michel Fourniret was convicted of the murders of seven young women and Monique Olivier, his ex-partner, was sentenced for complicity in several of these crimes.