Events

Aisne: ten wind turbines must stop at night to protect bats

A prefectural order requires ten wind turbines in Mont-d'Origny and Origny-Sainte-Benoite to cease turning certain nights, based on studies conducted in 2021 and 2024, to reduce bat mortality.

Residents' anger against data center south of Paris

South of Paris, residents are contesting the construction of a data center presented as four times more energy-intensive than Disneyland. The project raises concerns over electricity consumption and local urbanization.

France opposes Viktor Orbán's appointment to the UN

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot openly opposes Viktor Orbán succeeding António Guterres as UN Secretary-General.

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Nîmes University Hospital creates a department dedicated to deprescribing unnecessary medications

While France is one of Europe's leaders in medication consumption, Nîmes University Hospital has set up a department dedicated to deprescribing to limit unnecessary or incompatible treatments.

The Portes du Berry Intercommunal Community Was the Victim of a Data Breach

The Intercommunal Community of the Cher, Which Groups Together Twelve Communes, Informs Its Administrators of a Personal Data Breach Affecting Its Computer System

Jean-Louis Borloo fears French voters will "miss the 2027 election"

Former minister Jean-Louis Borloo believes French people's anxiety centers on the risk of missing the 2027 presidential election, against a backdrop of high school mobilization.

Ille-et-Vilaine: speeder exceeds 200 km/h to evade customs officers

On Monday, October 26, a man already banned from driving fled customs officers at over 200 km/h east of Rennes before being intercepted in Servon-sur-Vilaine and placed in police custody.

Switzerland hesitates between French SAMP/T and Israeli Barak MX

Bern has retained the Israeli Barak MX system and the French SAMP/T NG as finalists to complement its Patriots, whose deliveries are delayed.

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A Frenchman from Aude killed by drone strike in Ukraine, his father wants to repatriate the body

A Frenchman serving in the Ukrainian army, from Aude, was killed in a drone strike on the front. His father is fighting to repatriate his body to France and have his last wishes respected.

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Corruption suspicions and internal investigation at Malakoff Humanis

The social protection group Malakoff Humanis is shaken by corruption suspicions and an internal investigation. Its CEO is under pressure and a headhunting firm is looking for a replacement.

Moselle: shell discovered during work at Jury psychiatric hospital, patients confined

An old shell was discovered on Wednesday, October 28 during work at the Jury psychiatric hospital, near Metz. Patients were confined while bomb disposal experts intervened.

Enedis hands over a vehicle to the Asompaei association in Sézanne

Enedis handed over a 2012 Renault Twingo on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 to the Marne-based Asompaei association to facilitate travel for its beneficiaries.

Charleville-Mézières: prosecutor calls for stronger resources against drug trafficking

The prosecutor of the Republic of Charleville-Mézières, Magali Josse, discusses the resources available to the judicial court to combat drug trafficking and hopes for increased staffing.

Pas-de-Calais: psychiatric care access service now reachable via 15

In Pas-de-Calais, a psychiatric care access service is now reachable by calling 15, to direct patients to appropriate care.

Rivecourt: insulted mayor files complaint for outrage

Grégory Huchette, mayor of Rivecourt in the Oise department, was confronted by a resident during an altercation over stray dogs. He filed a complaint for outrage against a person holding public authority.

Road accident in Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres, nitrous oxide seized

A motorist lost control of his vehicle in Saint-Parres-aux-Tertres; after testing positive for alcohol, he was transporting nitrous oxide canisters that were seized.

Nogent-sur-Seine: employee seriously injured by forklift

At a factory in Nogent-sur-Seine, a man in his thirties had his feet crushed by a forklift driven by a colleague. Firefighters and gendarmes responded.

Arcs-sur-Argens: Students of Hélène-Vidal School relocated after false ceiling collapse

After the collapse of a false ceiling in a classroom on October 15, the five elementary school classes at Hélène-Vidal School have been transferred to Jean-Jaurès School starting November 2, during the repairs.

Redon: runner suffering cardiac arrest saved by first responders

A man who suffered cardiac arrest during a 10 km race at the Marronnaises in Redon was saved thanks to the rapid intervention of French Red Cross first responders.

Route du Rhum: skippers protect themselves from viruses before departure

At the Route du Rhum village in Saint-Malo, skippers are stepping up disinfection, quarantine and protections to avoid catching a virus through contact with the public before the November 1, 2026 departure.

Strasbourg: City prepares takeover of Meinau Basket Center

The Strasbourg municipal majority wants to perpetuate the popular and community use of the Basket Center de la Meinau courts, threatened with disappearance due to lack of profitability. The operation will be submitted to a vote of the municipal council on November 2.

Municipalities use artificial intelligence against illegal waste dumping

Several municipalities are experimenting with artificial intelligence-based solutions to prevent, detect and penalize illegal waste dumping, with initial results deemed positive.

The grounded Panta Rhei boat in Le Pradet awaits a weather window

The Panta Rhei boat has been grounded for two weeks on a beach in Le Pradet. A first towing attempt was interrupted by the weather.

Grasse: levelling of former quarry near Altitude 500 construction site

The former quarry site, Honoré-Lions Avenue in Grasse, has been levelled and secured near the Altitude 500 swimming pool construction site. The aim is to eventually provide additional parking spaces for the future aquatic stadium.

Justice orders SFR to support employees of its stores

The Nanterre court orders SFR Distribution to present within 25 days support measures for its employees facing psychosocial risks related to the sale of the operator, under penalty of one million euros per week of delay.