Events

Call for witnesses after disappearance of 68-year-old woman in Étupes

Merima Cvetkovic, suffering from Alzheimer's disease, left her home in Étupes in the Doubs on October 30 and has not been heard from since; the gendarmerie launches a call for witnesses.

Amiens: two men sentenced for transporting 236 kg of cocaine

The Amiens judicial court sentenced two Polish nationals to four and five years in prison for transporting 236 kg of cocaine from Spain.

Neighbourhood watch: citizen participation spreads in the Eure

In Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc, in the Eure, the municipality signed a citizen participation protocol with the gendarmerie to prevent insecurity, a practice present in dozens of Norman villages.

In Foix, municipal worker watches over cemeteries ahead of All Saints' Day

For about twenty years, David Delcol has maintained the cemeteries of Foix, which are welcoming back their visitors ahead of All Saints' Day.

Dijon Fair opens

The Dijon Fair was officially launched at the Exhibition Park; it runs until November 11 with more than 400 exhibitors.

Lille: runner dies after collapse during half-marathon

A participant in the Lille half-marathon, placed in intensive care after a collapse during the race on October 25, has died, organizers confirmed.

Avesnes-les-Aubert vote une aide aux communes sinistrées par les incendies

Le conseil municipal d'Avesnes-les-Aubert a voté une aide destinée aux communes touchées par les incendies de l'été.

Romilly-sur-Seine: work begins on photovoltaic canopies at swimming pool parking lot

Company Eiffage Route Nord Est has begun earthwork for the photovoltaic canopies at the municipal swimming pool parking lot in Romilly-sur-Seine.

Ahead of GTA VI release, online scams multiply

As the release of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19 approaches, fraudulent early access offers and fake pre-order sites are proliferating.

AI-written eulogies: funeral workers skeptical

Funeral workers lament that tributes at funerals are increasingly written using artificial intelligence, judging these texts lacking in humanity.

Prefect of Var calls for reporting racist content on Pharos platform

The prefect of Var relays a campaign inviting people not to share illicit racist or hateful content and to report it via Pharos.

La Cadière-d'Azur: audit flags dilapidated sports facilities

The findings of an audit presented to La Cadière-d'Azur officials point to the dilapidation of municipal sports facilities, shocking the opposition.

Montauban: three officers run down during arrest, suspect under judicial supervision

In Montauban, a 24-year-old man fled by car as officers were coming to arrest him, running down three officers, one slightly injured in the hand. The driver was placed under judicial supervision.

One billion euros in deficits: a bill to reform French football finances

Former Isère senator Michel Savin and Laurent Lafon are behind a bill aimed at reforming French football, faced with one billion euros in cumulative deficits.

"Deadbots" used to interact with deceased loved ones

More and more people are using artificial intelligence to "bring back to life" deceased loved ones. These "deadbots" serve as emotional crutches and raise questions about our relationship with death.

Strasbourg: National Prison Days dedicated to prison overcrowding

From November 5 to December 1, Strasbourg associations take part in the 33rd National Prison Days on the theme 'France facing its prisons', with workshops, conferences and screenings.

Police report warns of rise in new arms trafficking circuits in Paris region

According to a report from the judicial police, the use of large-caliber weapons involves younger and more violent actors, fueled by 2.0 circuits (data theft, 3D printing, counterfeits).

Distress among public finance officials after workplace suicide

A survey reveals the distress among agents of the Direction générale des Finances publiques, marked by a suicide in the workplace in early October and by repeated restructurings.

Le Mans: residents helpless in the face of water leaks in their building

On Rue des Maillets in Le Mans, residents of a building have been suffering for a week from major water leaks, with common areas deprived of electricity and the elevator out of service.

Haute-Savoie: access to mental health care remains difficult for people in precarious situations

A report in Haute-Savoie illustrates the difficulties in accessing mental health care for people in precarious situations, despite its status as a national priority cause.

Grasse: municipal hall on Avenue de Provence to be renovated for 500,000 euros

The municipal hall on Avenue de Provence in Grasse, inaugurated in 1970 and used by associations and schools, will undergo work starting in May 2027 for 500,000 euros.

Booking.com ordered to pay over 800,000 euros to Grand Nancy Metropole

The Nancy judicial court ordered Booking.com to pay over 800,000 euros to Grand Nancy Metropole, which accused the platform of irregularities regarding the tourist tax.

Grave cleaner: a profession in demand ahead of All Saints' Day

A grave-cleaning professional explains how she helps families maintain graves, a request that is growing ahead of All Saints' Day.

Loire-Atlantique: man convicted for reporting false police violence

A 31-year-old man was convicted for reporting false police violence that led to unnecessary searches in September 2025 in Basse-Goulaine.

French Polynesia: resident calls for investigation after image of decapitated dog

A resident of Takapoto discovered on social media an image of a decapitated dog washed up on a beach in the Tuamotus and is calling for a judicial investigation to be opened.

Nice: a municipal order facilitates coach traffic on the Promenade des Anglais

A municipal order facilitates the circulation, parking, and drop-off/pick-up of tourists on coaches on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.

Hakim Benotmane files a complaint against Anthony Bourbon for incitement to suicide

Former 'kebab king' Hakim Benotmane files a complaint for 'incitement to suicide' against his rival Anthony Bourbon after a year of online clashes.