Events

SNCF changes its rules for accepting bicycles and scooters on board trains

From December 13, SNCF is changing its policy on welcoming bicycles and scooters on trains, with fines for non-compliance.

Corsica: Liami association launches investor network for local businesses

The Liami association has launched in Ajaccio an investor network intended to support and grow Corsican businesses by combining private financing and support.

L'Île-Rousse: European WATERISE project day on water

The municipality of L'Île-Rousse hosted an exchange day of the European WATERISE program dedicated to sustainable water management.

Nord and Pas-de-Calais: unaccompanied minors prey to trafficking networks

Thousands of unaccompanied minors living in shantytowns on the coast are exposed to human trafficking networks, with authorities struggling to protect them.

Fatal accident on the A75 at Valros, near Béziers

During the night of October 23 to 24, 2026, a serious road accident occurred on the A75 motorway at Valros, near Béziers. A young woman died and several people were injured.

Summer maritime safety review: paddle accidents on the rise

The maritime prefect reviews an intense summer: rise in paddle accidents, fatal collisions and 58% more licenses revoked.

Sarah Knafo book signing in Ajaccio for her book

Reconquête MEP Sarah Knafo was in Ajaccio on October 24, 2026 to sign copies of her book Le Casse du siècle, in which she criticizes public spending.

The French crisis as seen by philosopher André Comte-Sponville

Philosopher André Comte-Sponville expresses his dismay at urban violence and the spectacle of French political news, while ruling out the scenario of civil war.

Ventiseri: 22-year-old motorcyclist killed in road accident

A 22-year-old motorcyclist died on Saturday evening in Ventiseri. Two car occupants are unharmed but shocked.

Data breach at Alliance Police Nationale

The Alliance Police Nationale union confirms a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to the personal data of its members. A data leak affecting one of the main police labor unions in France.

Toulon: curfew for unaccompanied minors comes into effect in city centre

The Prefect of Var has reiterated the temporary prohibition measures linked to the curfew applicable to unaccompanied minors from 6pm in the city centre of Toulon.

Flu and stroke: the value of the vaccine as cardiovascular protection for seniors

Several articles highlight the value of flu vaccination in reducing cardiovascular risk among older people. Vaccine coverage among seniors remains insufficient as flu cases rise.

Bas-Rhin prefecture website accessible again

The Bas-Rhin prefecture announces that its website is accessible again at bas-rhin.gouv.fr.

Paris Games Week: geek community gathers despite looting

Paris Games Week takes place in Paris from October 22 to 25 and brings together thousands of video game and pop culture fans. The event comes a few days after the ransacking of many businesses in the area.

Nantes: new stage in Anne-de-Bretagne bridge transformation project

A new stage in the transformation work on the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge in Nantes has been presented; it will ultimately host future tram lines 6 and 7.

RN88: State releases 50 million euros for "Wauquiez road" in Haute-Loire

The State has again shown its support for the RN88 construction project in Haute-Loire by granting 50 million euros in aid, while local opposition persists.