Events

Former head of Marseille hospitals sentenced for hiring his partner

A former head of Marseille's hospitals was sentenced to one year in prison with a suspended sentence for having his partner recruited for a mission officer position paying €3,500 per month.

Oise: sexagenarian finally convicted over charred body found

Mahieddine Meguabel, 61, was finally convicted in the case of Oussama, 25, whose charred body was discovered in the countryside of Bouillancy in 2019.

Noyonnais region: capacity of 40,000 hens, the most common size for farming projects

The figure of 40,000 laying hens, associated with farming projects in the Noyonnais region, Somme, and Aisne, corresponds to the most common size among new authorization applications.

Former councillor from Avesnelles targeted by complaint over racist comments on Facebook

A former councillor from Avesnelles, in the Nord department, is the subject of a complaint following racist comments posted on Facebook.

Connantre: teenager seriously injured, hit-and-run driver on the run

A 16-year-old was seriously injured on his motorcycle in Connantre after being hit by a motorist who fled the scene.

Eure: by-election for municipal council in Trouville-la-Haule on December 6

The prefect of Eure has called upon the voters of Trouville-la-Haule to elect three municipal councillors on December 6.

Benedictines of Montmartre leave Blaru for Pontmain

The Benedictines of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre are separating from the priory of Bethany in Blaru (Yvelines) and must join the sanctuary of Pontmain (Mayenne) at the invitation of the bishop.

Eschau: The Bird Festival Celebrates Biodiversity

The Bird Festival, organized by LPO Alsace and Eschau-Nature, drew a large crowd on November 8 at the Camille-Claus Cultural Centre in Eschau, focusing on biodiversity preservation.

A FIPECO Study Details Local Authorities' Spending Distribution

A study by FIPECO outlines how local public funds are distributed among sports, culture, security, and social assistance, as French citizens question the use of their taxes.

Laurence Ferrari writes an editorial on the "democratic twilight"

In an editorial, Laurence Ferrari describes a France in political and institutional crisis ahead of the presidential election, marked by distrust and the normalization of violence.

Haut-Rhin: A Man in His Thirties to Be Tried in Colmar for Soliciting Photos of Children

A man in his thirties with an intellectual disability appeared before the Colmar court on Monday, November 9, for targeting minors on social media and requesting intimate photos.

Villiers-le-Bel: apartment fire, five police officers intoxicated

Sunday, November 8, an apartment fire in Villiers-le-Bel mobilized rescue services; five municipal police officers were intoxicated while evacuating residents.

Châlons-en-Champagne: Feasibility Studies Underway for the Champagne Project on the Former Perrier Site

Feasibility studies have begun for the Champagne project on the former Perrier site in Châlons-en-Champagne, following several unsuccessful proposals from developers.

Cannes: entrance of the Martinez palace being demolished on the Croisette

The canopy and entrance of the Martinez palace in Cannes have been demolished as part of a major restructuring project, which is scheduled to be completed before the Cannes Film Festival in May 2027.

Council of State confirms annulment of Campan municipal elections

The Council of State has confirmed the annulment of the municipal elections in Campan, upholding the decision of the Pau Administrative Court due to irregularities on ballot papers. New elections must be organized.

Toulouse: ammonia thrown into train car at Matabiau station, woman detained

A woman threw ammonia into a train car at Matabiau station in Toulouse, inconveniencing passengers. She was detained by police.

Angers: five arrested after apartment fire on New Year's Eve

At least five people, including four minors, were arrested, suspected of being involved in the fire of an apartment in a tower block at square Dumont d'Urville during the 2026 New Year's Eve celebrations, caused by mortar fire.

Donation box closed in Marcelcave after a cascade of uncivil behaviors

Set up in 2021, the donation box in Marcelcave (Somme) is now closed: volunteers spent their time sorting donations and waste left on site.

Authorization for a shellfish farm in Pénestin annulled by the Nantes Court of Appeal

The Administrative Court of Appeal of Nantes annulled the environmental authorization for a shellfish activity park in Pénestin (Morbihan) due to lack of follow-up on avoidance and reduction measures.

Strasbourg: break-ins at the cathedral, four doors damaged

Four doors of the visitor route at Strasbourg Cathedral were damaged during the night of November 7-8. The platform reopened on Sunday after repairs.

French army strengthens military partnerships in Côte d'Ivoire and Gabon

Nearly 1,900 Ivorian, Gabonese, and French soldiers participate in a large-scale joint exercise, signaling Paris's desire to maintain its military partnerships in Africa.

France linksoldats français engagés dans l'exercice

Made in France: 81% of consumption produced in France, 36% of manufactured goods

A comparison highlights that while 81% of French consumption is produced in France, only 36% of manufactured goods are, in a context of declining sales of French products.

MSC Cruises confirms partnership with the French shipbuilding industry

MSC Cruises highlights its partnership with French shipyards for the construction of its World class, a large-scale technological and industrial program.

Singer Vianney refuses to support a political camp

Guest on France 2, singer Vianney explained he does not want to "serve the soup to a political entity" and defended the place of artists in public debate.

Saint-Brieuc: 14-year-old driver of stolen car apprehended

On the night of November 7-8, a 14-year-old driving a stolen car fled from the police between Trégueux and Saint-Brieuc before being apprehended along with his 14-year-old passenger.