Events

Béthune: hairdresser suspected of breach of trust finally acquitted

A Béthune hairdresser, prosecuted for breach of trust, has been acquitted by the courts.

Lucas Larivée's appeal trial set for February in Limoges

The appeal trial of Lucas Larivée, accused of the murder and rape of Justine Vayrac, will take place from February 4 to 12 before the Haute-Vienne court of appeals in Limoges, after a 30-year sentence at first instance.

Limoges: call for witnesses after hit-and-run that struck a scooter

Limoges police are seeking witnesses after an accident that occurred on October 24 on Louis-Goujaud quay, where a black Peugeot 5008 struck an electric scooter before fleeing.

Agirc-Arrco pensions: what changes for November 2026 payments

The schedule for supplementary Agirc-Arrco pension payments is modified for November 2026, with a shift in payment dates depending on the funds.

Dieppe: man tried for violence against his roommates

A 53-year-old man appeared before the Dieppe court for violence and death threats against his roommates and staff, following a dispute over an uncleaned microwave.

Anasse Kazib mocks government's "young bureaucrats"

On social media, Anasse Kazib criticizes young officials who attend ministerial meetings while calling them a farce, and casts doubt on announcements by Macron and Nunez.

Gendarmerie calls for vigilance against burglaries in Boulonnais

The Boulonnais Gendarmerie alerts the population to a surge in burglaries and calls for vigilance.

New complaint against RN deputy José Beaurain for malicious denunciation

The League for the Defense of Republican Values announces it has filed a complaint against Aisne RN deputy José Beaurain for malicious denunciation, denouncing judicial pressure against the press.

Rennes: prison sentence requested on appeal against Ploërmel resident

The prosecutor general of the Rennes court of appeal has requested a prison sentence against a Ploërmel resident accused of raping his partner, who had been acquitted at first instance.

Six months before the presidential election, wait-and-see attitude among small business bosses reaches record highs

According to an Ifop-Fiducial barometer, more than three-quarters of heads of very small enterprises are delaying their investments due to political and economic instability. Uncertainty linked to the 2027 presidential election is highlighted.

Fnade wants to make extended producer responsibility a lever for reindustrialization

Fnade argues that extended producer responsibility sectors should benefit French industrialists, via the proximity principle and support for French recycling sectors.

Two years in prison for a series of burglaries

A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a series of burglaries, including that of the Sévigné secondary school.

CTP environnement group celebrates 100 years and changes leader

Based in Jonage, the CTP environnement group celebrates a century of activity in industrial cleaning and sludge and effluent treatment, with a new leader.

Philately threatened in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon by La Poste job cuts

A local specialist is concerned about the consequences of La Poste job cuts on the archipelago's historic philatelic activity and its international influence.

Morbihan: witness appeal after worrying disappearance of septuagenarian

The Morbihan gendarmerie launched a witness appeal on October 26 after the worrying disappearance of a septuagenarian since October 14.

Douai: mobilization to write off hospital debt

Alain Bruneel and his association are mobilizing to obtain cancellation of the Douai hospital's debt.

Oise couple tried for serving drug trafficker

A 41-year-old father and his partner, unemployed, were arrested by customs with 2 kg of cannabis and tried for their involvement in a trafficking operation.

A doctor criticizes capitalism's impact on health

Dr. Amélie Cadier-Loriaud argues that health depends on social and political conditions and denounces the neoliberal reduction of health to an individual market.

An article attributes contempt for TV viewers and the French to Mélenchon

An article states that Jean-Luc Mélenchon expresses contempt for French people who do not correspond to his "New France".

Givet relaunches its youth municipal council

The municipality of Givet is relaunching its youth municipal council, absent since 1997, with twelve newly elected members who will receive tricolour sashes.

Paris: new lights and a Christmas market on the Champs‑Élysées

For the 2026 end‑of‑year holidays, the Champs‑Élysées will inaugurate new lights and host a Christmas market.

Sainte-Suzanne signs Contrat de redressement outre-mer for its finances

The municipality of Sainte-Suzanne (Réunion) has signed a Contrat de redressement outre-mer (COROM) in the presence of the prefect, the DGFiP and the AFD, without being placed under trusteeship.

Reims: previously convicted man strikes ex-partner despite contact ban

In Reims, a man banned from contacting his ex-partner showed up at her home and struck her, despite having already been sentenced to eight months' suspended sentence with probation in March.

Local authorities tackle rising cost of living

Local initiatives, such as free public transport or rent freezes, are being implemented to address the rising cost of living.

Côtes-d'Armor: series of burglaries in Loudéac region

Several municipalities in the Loudéac region (Saint-Caradec, Saint-Barnabé, Saint-Thélo) are calling for vigilance after a series of burglaries in late October 2026.

Driving a stolen car, motorist flees police for 12 kilometers

A motorist driving a stolen vehicle attempted to flee police over a distance of 12 kilometers before being apprehended.

Isère: six artisan businesses rewarded at Artinov awards

The prefect of Isère relays the awarding of the Artinov prizes to six artisan businesses in Isère, rewarding their innovation, at a ceremony organized by the CMA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

All Saints' Day: orders pile up at florists

As November 1 approaches, flower orders are piling up at florists for All Saints' Day, a traditionally busy period for the floral trade.

Strasbourg: Prostitution ring dismantled in massage parlors

In late September 2026, the Office for the Fight against Illegal Migrant Trafficking uncovered a prostitution ring run by a Chinese national and her mother, in massage parlors across France, including Strasbourg.

2027 presidential election: what Nicolas Sarkozy suggests to his visitors

Behind-the-scenes chronicle of the presidential campaign devoted to the advice and positions of Nicolas Sarkozy conveyed to his many visitors.

"Thiérache Meat" brand project still under study

The mayor of Hirson is reviving the idea of a certified "Thiérache Meat" brand, launched in 2021 but never realized. The return of the municipal slaughterhouse could accelerate the project.

Liancourt: Driver who killed motorcyclist convicted, previously convicted for drunk driving

Three weeks after the fatal accident of October 8, 2026 on the D262 in Liancourt, the implicated driver appeared in court. He had already been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.