Events

Châlons-en-Champagne celebrates centenary of its war memorial

The war memorial located in front of Saint-Étienne Cathedral, inaugurated on October 24, 1926, is celebrating its 100th anniversary on the occasion of the November 11 ceremonies.

Legal maintenance obligations for graves and procedures for municipalities to retake concessions in case of non‑compliance

Reminder of the legal obligations for caretakers to maintain graves in France and the procedures for municipalities to resume concessions when obligations are not met.

In Loon-Plage, new animal thefts at the Galamé park

The Galamé park in Loon-Plage has once again been the victim of animal thefts, which is increasing tension among residents.

CNC's 80th anniversary: an opportunity to defend the film support model

The president of the National Center for Cinema, Gaëtan Bruel, defends the French model of support for the film industry and responds to critics.

Eyoub murder in Aulnay: up to 30 years in prison sought against the commando

At the trial for the murder of Eyoub, an innocent young man killed in Aulnay-sous-Bois, the prosecution has sought up to 30 years in prison against the members of the commando.

Hérault questions regulation of great cormorant

The Hérault fishing federation warns of the explosion in the number of great cormorants and the pressure exerted on fish populations, rekindling the debate on their regulation.

Bar-sur-Aube students mobilize for Le Souvenir Français

Nine students from the defense classes at Gaston-Bachelard high school in Bar-sur-Aube discovered the missions of Le Souvenir Français during an action held on October 30, 2026.

Interior Ministry highlights controls and surveillance across the territory

The Interior Ministry has reiterated that controls and surveillance operations continue in streets, train stations and shopping centres, with police and gendarmerie working to maintain public order.

Cannes: collision between car and tree on La Croisette, one seriously injured

A car struck a tree on La Croisette in Cannes late at night, leaving one seriously injured and several with minor injuries.

La Cadière-d'Azur: audit flags dilapidated sports facilities

The findings of an audit presented to La Cadière-d'Azur officials point to the dilapidation of municipal sports facilities, shocking the opposition.

Ham: Shopkeeper burgled several times expresses exasperation

In Ham, in the Saint-Sulpice industrial zone, a shopkeeper victim of repeated burglaries denounces insecurity along with other professionals in the sector.

Calvi: tense public meeting on future of emergency services

In Calvi, a public meeting of the Balagne Health Committee brought together residents, elected officials and caregivers on the future of the hospital center, amid fears of a doctor shortage starting December 15.

The story of the 30 days that set France ablaze, from Créteil high schoolers to Trappes

A long account looks back at a month of tensions, from the burning of Limoges city hall to the high school movement and the Trappes attack.

Tarn: A professional maintains graves for families

A profile of Yannick in Tarn, who works in an uncommon profession caring for graves and tombs as All Saints' Day approaches.

On All Saints' Day, chrysanthemums remain the queen flower of cemeteries

On the occasion of November 1, chrysanthemums, produced mainly in Belgium, remain the emblematic flower of All Saints' Day in French cemeteries.

Night-time collision on the RN124 near Toulouse: four injured

A collision between two cars on the RN124 near Toulouse left four injured, including a 21‑year‑old man seriously hurt.

Angers: after-school activity leader to be tried for sexual assaults on seven children

A 54-year-old after-school activity leader from La Blancheraie school in Angers is summoned to court on December 11, 2026 for sexual assaults on seven children and viewing child pornography sites.

Nearly half of Basque funerary monuments have disappeared in a century

The Lauburu association is sounding the alarm on All Saints' Day about the disappearance of nearly half of Basque funerary monuments in a century and is calling on mayors.

Cucurbits, market stars with more than 75% sales growth in 10 years

On the occasion of Halloween, sales of cucurbits (pumpkin, red kuri squash, butternut squash) have grown by more than 75% in ten years on French markets.

Le Cannet: Claus cemetery prepared for All Saints' Day

In Le Cannet, teams are maintaining the three hectares and 9,000 plots of the Claus cemetery ahead of All Saints' Day gatherings.

Vaucluse : trois individus interpellés pour des agressions à Caumont-sur-Durance

Les gendarmes de Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon ont arrêté trois individus d'une vingtaine d'années qui se faisaient passer pour des femmes afin d'agresser des hommes à Caumont-sur-Durance.

On All Saints' Day, Laura Ouaret maintains graves for families

Laura Ouaret offers to maintain the graves of loved ones for families living far away on the occasion of All Saints' Day.

New treatment restores vision to blind patients

An innovative treatment enables blind people to regain their sight, according to patient testimonials.

Nogent-sur-Oise: major fire engulfs former furniture store

A spectacular fire broke out around 5 p.m. in a disused commercial building on Rue du Pont-Royal in Nogent-sur-Oise; the area should be avoided.

Grave cleaner: a profession in demand ahead of All Saints' Day

A grave-cleaning professional explains how she helps families maintain graves, a request that is growing ahead of All Saints' Day.

Data leak at MySexShop, French online store

The French adult products store MySexShop allegedly suffered a data leak exposing user accounts, addresses, and session tokens.