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Nice Bans Large Cruise Ships to Combat Pollution

1/26/2025

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In a bold move to tackle pollution and overtourism, Nice's Mayor Christian Estrosi will ban cruise ships exceeding 190 meters and carrying over 900 passengers starting July 1, 2024. This decision echoes similar measures in Venice and Barcelona. While environmentalists cheer the initiative, the tourism sector fears a significant hit to revenue.

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In a bold move to tackle pollution and overtourism, Nice's Mayor Christian Estrosi will ban cruise ships exceeding 190 meters and carrying over 900 passengers starting July 1, 2024. This decision echoes similar measures in Venice and Barcelona. While environmentalists cheer the initiative, the tourism sector fears a significant hit to revenue.