Events

Rennes 2: controversy after a feminist's remarks on rape during the riots.

A column relays the remarks of a feminist from Rennes 2 describing rape as "collateral damage" of the urban riots, sparking controversy.

Nice: demolition of building 19 in the Moulins district

The demolition of a tower in the Moulins district of Nice began on October 28, as part of an urban renewal plan led by the city and Côte d'Azur Habitat, aiming to unblock the district and combat drug trafficking.

Riots after Nahel's death: who paid for the repairs?

A look back at the cost of the 2023 urban violence, estimated at nearly one billion euros, affecting 672 municipalities, with 12,000 vehicles set on fire and 2,500 buildings damaged.

In Witry-lès-Reims, the future of the bike path to Reims in question

The hoped-for bike path between Witry-lès-Reims and Reims is not imminent and will require the creation of an urban cycling plan in the municipality. A meeting is scheduled on the matter.

Elbeuf: new Feugrais shopping center takes shape

Construction of a new shopping center in the Arts-Fleurs-Feugrais district, in Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf and Cléon, the final component of the urban renewal operation, is taking shape.

Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël: soft mobility route transforms the coastline

Alger Boulevard in Fréjus illustrates the progress of the soft mobility route set to link the ports of Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus. This development is one of the pillars of the Promenade des Bains project.

Digne-les-Bains: young man sentenced for violence against his cousin and drug possession

The Digne-les-Bains court sentenced an 18-year-old man to three months in prison with probation for violence against his cousin and possession of narcotics.

Laon: major roadworks on John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy Street on the Plateau early 2027

John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy Street, a major axis of the Laon Plateau, will undergo major urban development work in early 2027, in parallel with the Winston-Churchill Avenue construction site in the lower town.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: adapted sports morning at Balaruc-les-Bains spa

Midi Libre is organising an adapted sports morning on 29 October at the Balaruc-les-Bains spa (Hérault) as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Strasbourg: future Starlette neighborhood school project unveiled

The project for the future school complex in the new Starlette neighborhood, estimated at 20 million euros, was unveiled as part of the Deux-Rives urban project in Strasbourg.

Saint-Gobain CEO proposes entrusting school buildings to the private sector

Benoît Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain, advocates letting the private sector manage school buildings as in Germany and warns of the need to renovate public buildings.

Réunion: Bras-Fusil gendarmerie brigade reopens after fire

Ten days after the fire that led to its closure, the Bras-Fusil gendarmerie brigade in Saint-Benoît has reopened, in a context of urban violence. The prefect assures that the gendarmerie has not abandoned the field.

Strasbourg: naturist sessions at municipal baths maintained despite sexual acts

The management of the municipal baths in Strasbourg, which had denounced inappropriate practices by some clients, has decided to maintain the naturist sessions.

Niederbronn-les-Bains: fire hits downtown house

A fire broke out Monday, October 26 in a residential building on Rue du Général-de-Gaulle in Niederbronn-les-Bains; a stove is suspected.

Pau adapts its cemeteries for All Saints' Day crowds

The Pau mayor's office is setting up shuttles, adapted parking and additional staff to welcome visitors to the Urbain and Bessières cemeteries for All Saints' Day.

Toulouse: an unmarked urban radar multiplies traffic violations

Near the Sesquières roundabout in Toulouse, an urban radar without a warning sign issues numerous fines for minor speed limit violations.

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.