Events

'A mutual agreement': 150 French people want to respond to the country's challenges through dialogue

The initiative launched by Jean-Marc Jancovici brings together 150 French people to seek compromises in the face of the country's challenges, breaking with confrontation.

A professor at Côte d'Azur University acquitted after accusations of discriminatory remarks

Suspended for two years over accusations of sexism, homophobia and transphobia, a psychology teacher at Côte d'Azur University has been cleared and denounces a procedure that destroyed his career.

XXL buffet restaurant opens in Pamiers

The Ocean Grill restaurant, a 1,500 m² buffet with 400 seats, has opened in the Chandelet area in Pamiers, at the former Sport 2000 location.

Christophe Blanchet defends a 'constructive motion of censure'

The MP and vice-president of the National Assembly is carrying a constitutional bill establishing a constructive motion of censure to avoid political instability.

Belfort: call for witnesses after the disappearance of a 15-year-old teenager

The Belfort Territory police have launched a call for witnesses following the worrying disappearance of Walid Moussouadi, 15, who has not been seen since November 4.

Clair de Lune Farm launches fundraiser for a shop truck

A farm is launching a participatory fundraiser to finance the purchase of a shop truck to sell its products through short supply chains.

Debate on the economic consequences of abolishing public holidays

While France has 11 public holidays, their potential abolition is estimated to yield gains of several billion euros, with consequences for tourism.

Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti received in Paris by Emmanuel Macron

On a trip to Paris to meet Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti calls for EU accession "based on merit" and urges France to support his country's infrastructure and energy projects.

Saint-Pierre: childhood stakeholders meet around prevention and protection

The days of the Territorial Observatory for Child Protection are being held at the Francoforum in Saint-Pierre, where the Childhood-Family services present their statistics to partners.

Local government finances: AFL barometer nuances improvement, especially in overseas territories

Agence France Locale announces an improvement in local government finances, but the assessment is much more nuanced in overseas territories.

Brignoles: medieval remains uncovered in the old town

Preventive archaeological excavations have revealed medieval windows, doors and fireplaces, notably from the 13th century, in the old town of Brignoles.

Avesnes-les-Aubert: residents of Alamo residence fed up with nuisances

Residents of the Alamo residence in Avesnes-les-Aubert denounce nuisances that are leading them to consider selling their homes.

Metz: court rules on dispute over promised garden turned into parking space

In Metz, a couple who had bought a house off-plan contested the transformation of the promised garden into a parking space. The court has handed down its decision.

Disappearance of Mila Schiltz, 15, between Nancy and Metz: appeal for witnesses

The Meurthe-et-Moselle police have launched an urgent missing person appeal to find a 15-year-old teenager who may be located between Metz and Nancy.

Heated exchange between Éric Naulleau and Mathias Leboeuf on school standards

On the set of L'Heure des Pros, Éric Naulleau and Mathias Leboeuf strongly opposed each other over the decline in school standards in France.

Nouvion: exhibition traces 80 years of maternal and child protection

Nouvion's town hall hosted an exhibition on the history of maternal and child protection since the 1945 ordinance.

France ranks ninth in the European average salary ranking

With an average gross monthly salary of 3,728 euros, France ranks 9th in Europe, far behind Luxembourg.

Michel-Édouard Leclerc calls for wage increase on France 2

Guest on "4V" on France 2, Michel-Édouard Leclerc called for an increase in wages and purchasing power, also mentioning fuel prices and the cyberattack on connected supermarket refrigerators.

Strasbourg: Banque populaire error costs it part of its claim

Banque populaire de Strasbourg was suing a client for an unpaid loan, but an error on its part caused it to lose part of the amounts claimed.

What is open or closed on November 11 in France

Most hypermarkets are open on November 11, unlike banks, hairdressers and real estate agencies.

In Estillac, residents petition against speeding

Two petitions launched a month ago in Estillac denounce recurring speeding in front of homes; the mayor promises solutions.

Oise: former elected official Oumar Ba definitively convicted for illegal conflict of interest

Oumar Ba, a former elected official from Oise, has been definitively convicted in a case of illegal conflict of interest involving 12,680 euros in telephone bills.

Agentic AI launches a social challenge to French finance

The rise of agentic AI poses a major social challenge to the French financial sector, which industry, the government and universities must anticipate.