The government has vowed to protect the 56 main summer events planned in France this summer, including the Bayonne Festival and Paris Plages beach festival, in case they are targeted by terrorists. The soldiers would be shifted out of Paris to cover events in towns across France, where large crowds are expected. Photo: AFPThe Local · 27 Jul 2016, 14:15Published: 27 Jul 2016 14:15 GMT+02:00Towns and villages across France could be forced to cancel summer events if local mayors decide that adequate security cannot be guaranteed. He urged local authorities to work with the police to plan security at events to decide whether or not they should be cancelled. France’s interior minister has told local authorities in towns and villages around the country that if security measures are not adequate then they should cancel the event.

Source: The Local July 27, 2016 12:28 UTC