Events

In Reims, historic women's football club forced to close

A historic women's football club in Reims has seen its subsidies slashed and its changing rooms confiscated, leading to its closure. The decision has provoked emotion among its licensed members and the local sports community.

The « La France moche » ranking calls out invasive advertising

The association Paysages de France unveils its annual ranking of cities invaded by advertising, denouncing the impact of invasive advertising on landscapes.

Pesticides: France granted more than 130 exemptions in 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture granted more than 130 exemptions in 2025 for the use of products banned by the European Union, a figure that has risen sharply and places France well ahead of its neighbors.

6-year-old child struck by car in Montauban

A 6-year-old boy was struck by a car in the parking lot of a supermarket on avenue de Paris in Montauban, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The driver was traveling at low speed.

Pile-up involving four vehicles in Narbonne, six victims

Four cars are involved in an accident on the RD6009A at the Narbonne ring road, on Tuesday, October 27 in the early evening. One person is seriously injured and another slightly injured.

Mayors roll back restrictive car policies in cities

Several municipalities are reopening streets to traffic or lowering parking prices, rolling back policies limiting the place of cars in cities.

Social leasing: the third wave does not reach the 50,000 order target

Launched mid-July, the third edition of the social leasing, which allows modest households to lease a new electric car for under 200 euros per month, has not yet reached its target of 50,000 orders.

Isques: two men arrested for transporting 44 people in a van

Two men were arrested in Isques (Pas-de-Calais) for having transported 44 people in a van, in a context of migrant trafficking.

Tavaco: man arrested after grocery store robbery

A man suspected of robbing a Tavaco grocery store on October 19 was arrested by gendarmes at the start of the week. He is to be tried Thursday in immediate appearance.

Brittany: private radar cars have recorded thousands of speeding offenses

Since 2020, private radar cars have been circulating in Brittany and have issued thousands of tickets for speeding.

Saint-Mandrier plans installation of photovoltaic panels on municipal buildings

The Saint-Mandrier municipal council has approved subsidy requests to the Region and the Department to finance the installation of solar panels on municipal buildings, with the aim of reducing energy costs.

Real estate agency director fired after leading a double life

An executive managing several real estate agencies in the Grand Est region was fired after conducting secret relationships with two colleagues. The Court of Cassation ruled on the case.

Death of journalist and essayist Antoine Spire at 80

A leading voice of France Culture, journalist, essayist, and publisher Antoine Spire died on October 26 at the age of 80.

Nice: alert over suspicious solicitation by fake "roofer" offering drone diagnosis

A "Vigilant Neighbors" alert reports suspicious solicitation in Gairaut, Nice, by a man posing as a roofer and offering to inspect roofs by drone. An argument already reported elsewhere in France.

Seine-et-Marne: two injured in collision between Tzen bus and car

A collision between a Tzen bus and a light vehicle occurred in Lieusaint on October 27, 2026, leaving two injured.

Mother of five on trial for threatening staff at a care facility

A 36-year-old woman, already convicted six times, is appearing in court for having threatened staff and the director of the facility housing her.

Gers: motorist seriously injured after running off the road in Lupiac

A man in his fifties was seriously injured on Tuesday evening in Lupiac, in the Gers, after his car left the road, likely to avoid an animal. He was airlifted.

Godewaersvelde: Wybo project divides municipal council

The Wybo project was adopted by 9 votes to 7 at the Godewaersvelde municipal council, revealing divisions among elected officials.

Florian Philippot denounces plan to send nuclear-warhead Rafales

Florian Philippot reacts to Wall Street Journal information that France is considering sending Rafales equipped with nuclear-warhead missiles, with several European countries.

Aveyron: knife-injured man claims he was assaulted and burgled

In Sanvensa, Aveyron, a man in his forties injured by a knife was hospitalized after stating he had been assaulted and burgled at his home in broad daylight.

Ardennes: accident on A304 leaves one injured hospitalized

An accident involving two cars occurred on the A304, between the Rocroi sud and du Piquet exits, leaving a 22-year-old injured and hospitalized.

Near Caen, man tried for sexual assault on ex-partner

A young man appeared before the Caen court for having sexually assaulted his ex-partner in her sleep, struggling to explain himself.

Anti-crisis restaurant menus, a miracle solution?

Facing falling purchasing power, restaurants are offering daily specials for under 10 euros and menus priced at 15 or 16 euros, a strategy whose effectiveness is being questioned.

A victim recounts nearly losing 15,000 euros in a phishing attempt

A person testifies to having nearly lost 15,000 euros during a phishing attempt, which she experienced "as an intrusion".

Aix-en-Provence: eight months in prison for embezzling over 9,000 euros from his partner

A man was sentenced to eight months in prison by the Aix-en-Provence court for embezzling more than 9,000 euros from his 70-year-old partner.

Rising cost of AI weighs on corporate budgets

French companies rolling out AI see their budgets exceed forecasts, by up to 300 euros per month per employee, but consider it a necessity to remain competitive.

Sotteville-lès-Rouen: two men sentenced for extreme violence

Two men tried in Rouen for brutally beating another man have been sentenced, a decision welcomed with applause.

Strasbourg: future Starlette neighborhood school project unveiled

The project for the future school complex in the new Starlette neighborhood, estimated at 20 million euros, was unveiled as part of the Deux-Rives urban project in Strasbourg.

Tarn: three firefighters decorated for rescuing a mother and her baby

Three firefighters from Tarn were decorated for saving a mother and her infant trapped in their car during rising floodwaters in December 2025.

Two operations on the water network on October 28 and 29

Reservoir cleaning work and operations on the water network are scheduled for October 28 and 29, with a risk of disruption to water supply for affected users.

Weather in Corsica: calm and dry Wednesday, sometimes overcast skies

This Wednesday, the weather will be calm and dry across all of Corsica, with sometimes overcast skies and sunny spells.

Cher: law student urgently challenges suspension of her license

A law student from Cher has filed an urgent application with the administrative court after her driver's license was suspended.

Foix: service member convicted for strangling his partner in front of their children

Tried in immediate appearance proceedings in Foix, a 28-year-old service member was sentenced to eight months in prison with electronic monitoring for strangling his wife in front of their children.

Nîmes: litigant fined for request drafted with AI

A litigant was sentenced to a 1,000-euro fine for abusive recourse after filing a request prepared with the help of AI, illustrating the problems posed to courts.

In Isère, association opposes Lyon-Turin project

An Allevard resident and member of the Belledonne a Sa'Voix association criticizes the cost of the Lyon-Turin project and advocates maintaining the existing rail line.

Petite-Forêt misspelled: road sign to be replaced

As the town of Petite-Forêt is misspelled on a sign, the department will have to replace it.

Savoie: exploration of a 230-meter cavity under the Grande Motte glacier

Cavers are exploring a 230-meter sinkhole under the Grande Motte glacier to trace the path of waters from Lake Rosolin and discover unexpected life forms there.