Events

Florian Philippot demands resignation of Donald Tusk

Florian Philippot demands the resignation of European Council President Donald Tusk, in continuation of his attacks against the European Union.

Opening of the trial for the murder of Mayliss in Essonne

The trial of Mayliss's ex-boyfriend, 18, opened in Essonne. He is tried for the murder of the young woman.

Albert: the mayor stands by his participation in the show Wanted

The mayor of Albert, Maxime Lajeunesse, reacts to his segment on the show Wanted on M6, describing it as a 'great spotlight' for the municipal police.

Issy-les-Moulineaux: eight injured in a collision between two buses

Two buses collided in Issy-les-Moulineaux, leaving eight people injured and damaging a shop. The accident was spectacular.

Amnesty denounces authoritarian drift in France

Amnesty International published a note on October 29 warning of the progression of authoritarian practices in France: repression of dissent, weakened counter-powers, and technological surveillance.

Baker in Maine-et-Loire scammed out of 80,000 euros

The path of a scammer who caused a baker in Maine-et-Loire to lose 80,000 euros is highlighted in the M6 show Arnaques !

Nissa Rugby premises vandalized in Nice

Damage was committed around the Nissa Rugby club's Marcel-Volot stadium overnight from October 26 to 27, 2026 in western Nice. A complaint filing is underway.

Around a hundred retirees forced to leave their residence before winter

Due to mold discovered in the walls, residents of a seniors' residence must leave the premises in the middle of autumn, a measure that has angered long-term occupants.

Soissonnais threatened by water shortage this fall

The Aisne River reached its crisis minimum flow as early as September, leading to watering and washing restrictions in the Soissonnais.

Former Wagner group opens disinformation office targeting France

Politology, a structure stemming from the Russian paramilitary Wagner group, has created a 'special project to monitor the situation in France', expanding its propaganda and disinformation operations beyond Africa.

Gabriel Attal denounces 'catastrophe' for economy after dissolution

On social media, Gabriel Attal argues that rising unemployment, slowing growth and soaring interest rates make the dissolution a catastrophe for the French economy, calling for stability.

Doubs: electric boat on Lake Saint-Point replaced and transferred to Meurthe-et-Moselle

In Malbuisson, the electric boat on Lake Saint-Point was exchanged for a smaller vessel and transferred to Meurthe-et-Moselle under an agreement between two cruise companies.

Puget-sur-Argens: Merchants and gendarmerie join forces against theft via secure messaging

Faced with recurring thefts targeting businesses in Les Tuilières and Grand Estérel, the gendarmerie brigade is experimenting with a secure real-time reporting messaging system, already adopted by about twenty shops.

Vannes: five-vehicle pile-up, one injured

An accident involving five vehicles occurred in Vannes on October 30, 2026, leaving three vehicles out of service and injuring one person, causing major traffic jams.

Loire: license suspension generalized for phone use at the wheel

The Interior Ministry has given prefects the means to suspend licenses in case of phone use at the wheel; in the Loire, the fourth leading factor in fatal accidents, law enforcement is tightening controls.

Le Mans: two inmates tried for assaulting a fellow inmate

Two men aged 21 and 32, incarcerated at Les Croisettes prison, appeared before the Le Mans criminal court for having beaten another inmate in August.

Senonches: asbestos found in two schools

Asbestos fibers may escape from cracked tiles in two schools in Senonches, in the Eure-et-Loir department; parents and unions are concerned, while the mayor assures there is "zero risk".

Côte-d'Or: Halloween-themed blood collection at Clos de Vougeot

Établissement français du sang, facing low stocks nationwide, organized a Halloween-themed blood collection at the Château du Clos de Vougeot to attract donors.

Death of a man in police custody at the Saint-Ouen police station, investigation opened

A man died of a cardio-respiratory arrest while in police custody at the Saint-Ouen police station on October 27, 2026, despite the intervention of firefighters. An investigation has been opened.

Demographic ageing and the challenge of old age in France

Between 2027 and 2032, France will have one million additional people aged over 75 and more than 800,000 entries into nursing homes, according to an analysis.

Chambermaids strike at a luxury hotel in Nîmes

Since mid-September, chambermaids at a five-star hotel in Nîmes have been demanding a pay raise, suitable equipment and recognition of their role.

Southern cemeteries could become cool spots amid global warming

Cemeteries in southern France are considering becoming 'living spaces' and cool spots to adapt to climate change.

Leaving an online message for the deceased, a practice gaining ground in Île-de-France

Leaving online messages for deceased loved ones is becoming a common practice in Île-de-France, illustrating the evolution of funeral practices.

Amiens: recurrent elevator outages on Rue Jean-Jaurès

Residents of a residence on Rue Jean-Jaurès in Amiens are denouncing repeated elevator outages that leave them trapped in their homes.

Weekend weather in Occitania: clear spells then cooler weather for All Saints' Day

After morning fog, clear spells are expected in Occitania for the All Saints' Day weekend, before a cooldown the following week.

Restaurant in Côtes-d'Armor victim of burglary

In the night of October 25 to 26, 2026, a restaurant in Côtes-d'Armor was burgled and the till stolen, leaving the female owners in shock.

Massy-Palaiseau: police station flooded by a suspect in custody

A man in his sixties, held in custody for vandalism and theft, flooded the Massy-Palaiseau police station in Essonne, causing significant damage.

The state plans to draw 2 billion euros from Unedic's coffers

The government plans to siphon 2 billion euros from Unedic's surpluses, or 14 billion since 2023 according to the article.

Ademe quantifies environmental gains of recovered solid fuels in cement plants

An Ademe study evaluates the environmental impacts of recovering solid recovered fuels in cement plants, between replacing fossil energies and reducing landfilling.

Lévignac: Work to prevent road from falling on house

In Lévignac, Haute-Garonne, clay soils are weakening constructions and cracks are appearing; the municipality must undertake work to prevent a road and embankment from collapsing onto a house.

EU suspends national laws banning social media for minors for one year

The European Commission is suspending for one year national draft laws banning social media for minors in order to prioritize common legislation at Union level.

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In Extenso invests 3 million euros in Nice

Accounting firm In Extenso inaugurates 660 square meters of premises with coworking in Nice, a 3 million euro investment.