Events

Solo holidays, a new meeting ground according to a study

A Booking.com study indicates that 60% of French people traveling alone report having formed lasting friendships thanks to shared sporting activities.

In Dordogne, the late tourist season boosted by foreign visitors

In the Sarladais region, stays by foreign tourists increased by more than 10% this autumn, offsetting the decline in French visitors.

In Paris, an old conservatory transformed into a shelter for homeless women

In the 15th arrondissement, an old conservatory now hosts homeless women and children, initiated by the City of Paris and managed by the Salvation Army. The facility aims to provide them with safety and autonomy.

Xefi company, based in the Rhône, becomes sponsor of a French cycling team

The IT group Xefi, headquartered in Rillieux-la-Pape, will support a historic French cycling team for three years starting in 2027, succeeding TotalEnergies.

Brazil: easing of regulations on meal vouchers benefits Edenred

Brazil is suspending its strict regulations on meal vouchers, the world's largest market for the sector. Analysts see this as an opportunity for French companies Edenred and Pluxee, which are heavily exposed in the country.

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Disability card replaced by mobility inclusion card on December 31

The disability card becomes unusable from December 31 and is definitively replaced by the mobility inclusion card (CMI) disability mention, which requires initiating the procedures.

Rouen: after-school staff member targeted by investigation for sexual assault on a minor

An investigation into sexual assault on a minor was opened following a report from the Rouen city council in September 2026. The employee worked at Marthe-Corneille school.

Claude Fostier, missing for nearly two months between Lille and Douai, remains untraceable

A man identified as Claude Fostier has not been heard from for nearly two months between Lille and Douai, despite search efforts.

Wissembourg: Christmas decorations damaged, 12,000 euros in damage

Three illuminated stars from Wissembourg's Christmas decorations were damaged over the weekend of November 7 and 8. The municipality estimates the damage at at least 12,000 euros.

Axa announces the elimination of approximately 150 positions at its headquarters

Insurer Axa announced the elimination of approximately 150 positions at its headquarters, as part of a voluntary departure plan.

La Seyne-sur-Mer : treize platanes malades abattus au centre-ville

La ville va abattre treize platanes atteints du chancre coloré du 16 au 19 novembre boulevard du 4 Septembre, place Loro et cours Louis-Blanc. Ils seront remplacés par de nouvelles essences.

Bruay-la-Buissière: bar-tabac employee played Amigo without paying

In Bruay-la-Buissière, an employee of a bar-tabac is accused of playing gambling games without settling her bets.

Inalco closed after calls to kill 'gwers' on student mobilization account

The Inalco hub in Paris remained closed on 9 and 10 November. Screenshots attributed to a student mobilization account call for targeting 'gwers', 'fachos' and 'riches'.

Lake Annecy partners with Lake Biwa in Japan to share best practices

Lake Annecy and Lake Biwa in Japan will now share their experiences regarding cohabitation between residents and tourists, economic balance, and biodiversity preservation, as both serve as strategic drinking water reserves.

Weppes Park, new business zone on the Crédit Mutuel brownfield

A new business zone, Weppes Park, will replace the Crédit Mutuel brownfield site in the Nord department.

Sexual violence against minors: persistent refusals to file complaints despite the Lyhanna case

Families reporting sexual violence against their children still sometimes face refusals to file complaints at police stations or gendarmerie offices, a phenomenon that persists despite the Lyhanna case.

Dieppe: driver sentenced for transporting 11 migrants in his van

A Romanian man was sentenced to three years in prison by the Dieppe court for concealing eleven migrants in a hidden compartment in his van on November 6.

President of the CNCDH denounces the deterioration of public liberties

On the occasion of his departure from the presidency of the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH), Jean-Marie Burguburu laments attacks on the rule of law and the worsening of racism and antisemitic and anti-Muslim acts.

Criteo boss predicts the arrival of advertising in AI tools

The head of Criteo, a French specialist in online advertising and partner of OpenAI, believes that most AI platforms will eventually adopt an advertising model to monetize their investments.

Five families file complaint for violation of graves at the Harki cemetery in Saint-Maurice-l'Ardoise

Five families have filed a complaint for violation of graves and handling of stolen goods (regarding corpses), joining the case of six families from the Rivesaltes camp. They hope to convince the courts that these cases are not time-barred.

Brienne-le-Château : trois clubs se partagent le boulodrome municipal

Les présidents des trois associations utilisant le boulodrome de Brienne-le-Château ont signé une convention avec la Ville pour une nouvelle organisation de l'équipement.

Donor conference in Paris to fund repairs of the Chernobyl arch

France is organizing a donor conference in Paris to fund repairs to the sarcophagus arch at Chernobyl, which was damaged by a Russian drone. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was also without electricity for several hours.

The Christmas parade will not take place this year

A Christmas parade is cancelled for the 2026 edition.

Lavau: the Christmas market À corps joie on November 22

The association À Corps Joie is organizing its Christmas market on Sunday, November 22 at the sociocultural space in Lavau, with 46 participants and various activities.

Nantua : the Conseil d'État confirms the annulment of the municipal elections

The Conseil d'État has confirmed the annulment of the municipal election in Nantua, in Haut-Bugey. Residents will be called back to the polls to elect their mayor.