Events

Pyrenees: desman threatened by hydroelectric project in Bedous

Environmental associations are concerned about the effects of a hydroelectric project on the Pyrenean desman in Bedous, in Béarn. The Bordeaux Administrative Court of Appeal is set to rule on November 3.

Toulouse plans 152 additional video surveillance cameras by 2027

The city hall of Toulouse plans to install 152 new video surveillance cameras by 2027, in addition to the 773 existing cameras. The project is estimated at 2.7 million euros.

Sequedin: people from Lens arrested for throwing drugs over prison walls

Individuals from Lens were throwing drugs over the walls of Sequedin prison, near Lille.

Loire: private individual's home project compromised by bankruptcy of friend-builder

In the Loire department, a person was supposed to have their house built by a friend, but the latter's company filed for bankruptcy, calling the construction project into question.

ArcelorMittal Dunkirk: 1.3 billion euros to decarbonize the site

The steelmaker plans 1.3 billion euros in investments, half of which is public aid, to decarbonize its site in northern France, with a project less ambitious than announced.

Eure: difficulties of the "start-up nation" hinder reindustrialization

The industrial site project of a manager at IDD-Xpert, an R&D specialist, is delayed over time, illustrating the difficulties of reindustrialization in the Eure.

Tergnier: residents consulted on downtown redevelopment

The city of Tergnier is launching a consultation with residents and users to define its downtown redevelopment project, already discussed with shopkeepers.

Côte-d'Or: enthusiasm for photovoltaic parks intensifies

Côte-d'Or has around fifteen photovoltaic parks in operation and numerous projects underway, driven by demand for green electricity and revenue for local authorities.

Labergement-lès-Seurre: the journey of a photovoltaic project recounted by the mayor

The mayor of Labergement-lès-Seurre looks back on the six years of setting up the photovoltaic park inaugurated in her municipality, between administrative complexity and pride in contributing to renewable energy.

A €60 million viaduct must free a village from RN2 traffic

Construction of a 40-meter-high viaduct, estimated at €60 million, is intended to divert RN2 traffic away from a village. The long-awaited project is presented as a deliverance for residents.

The deserted Val-de-Fontenay shopping center awaits its transformation

The Val-de-Fontenay shopping center, in Fontenay-sous-Bois, now receives only ten to twenty customers a day. Shopkeepers and elected officials are awaiting a renovation project.

Fourmies: Educational City reaches nearly 3,000 young people

The Fourmies Educational City program concerns up to 3,000 young people spread across some fifty projects.

Marseille RER project threatened by lack of funding

The Metropolitan Regional Express Rail service planned for Aix-Marseille-Provence, approved by the Region, risks not coming to fruition due to insufficient funding.

Saint-Raphaël: 155-unit senior services residence project presented to local residents

Construction of a 155-unit senior services residence on over 5,500 m2 at the entrance to Saint-Raphaël was presented to local residents. It is part of the redevelopment of avenue du Général Leclerc.

Sheila opposes the extension of Paris Metro Line 1

Singer Sheila has expressed her opposition to the project to extend Paris Metro Line 1, as part of the "Touche pas à mon bois" (Don't touch my woods) collective.

Le Havre: residents rebel against a parking project in Graville

In Le Havre, residents of the Graville neighborhood are opposing a municipal plan for a 30-space car park, denouncing the destruction of a biodiversity hotspot. The local news roundup also covers tensions at Siegfried High School and the marina.

Demonstration against the torch project in Petit-Couronne

About twenty people opposed to the DEZiR project gathered at the call of the Répie association in front of the metropolitan council on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Recruitment needs in tight labor markets in Normandy

The Destination-Métier+ platform and the France Travail Normandy Labor Needs survey highlight more than 100,700 recruitment projects in the region.

Destination Créa, an event for aspiring entrepreneurs

An event co-organised by the CCI brings together the ecosystem of business creation and takeover in one place to support project leaders.

Fessenheim: opponents question ASNR on technocentre project

24 associations state in an open letter to the ASNR that EDF is not providing satisfactory answers regarding decontamination planned for its radioactive metal recycling plant project.

The Pre-Ardennes Ridges: 20 years of entertainment and new projects

The Pre-Ardennes Ridges Entertainment Office celebrates its 20th anniversary and elected officials renew their support for its leaders.

Toulouse-based chain Yujo Ramen plans seven restaurants in France by 2027

Founded in Toulouse in 2022, the ramen brand Yujo is multiplying franchise projects in France and preparing its first international opening.

In Montigny-en-Ostrevent, young elected members of the children's municipal council unveil their projects

The young elected members of Montigny-en-Ostrevent's children's municipal council present their first projects.

L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre fights to save its 21 social housing units

The municipality of L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre is multiplying projects to keep residents year-round and opposes the demolition of 21 social housing units.

Government withdraws 100 million euros from public transport

In the end-of-year finance bill filed on November 4, the government plans to withdraw 100 million euros earmarked for public transport and reallocate them to the state's general budget.

French Guiana: justice suspends biomass project at Petit Saut to protect wildlife

Seized by environmental associations, the Cayenne administrative court ruled that the exploitation of Petit Saut's submerged trees by company Triton harmed protected species. The industrialist must request a derogation to continue his activity.

Cergy: mobilization against a mega-project for amusement parks

Dozens of environmental defenders gathered in Val-d'Oise to denounce a mega-project for theme parks, developed with Saudi Arabia, which they consider unnecessary and harmful to the region.

Camargue: Public inquiry into very high voltage (THT) line project

The public inquiry into the overhead very high voltage line project between Jonquières-Saint-Vincent and Fos begins November 9, in the face of announced opposition.

ASNR inaugurates PASTIS project research facilities at Cadarache

The Autorité de sûreté nucléaire et de radioprotection (ASNR) inaugurated the new PASTIS project facilities at its Cadarache site on November 4, 2026. The facilities are dedicated to the thermohydraulic study of passive systems.

CIVIS launches the 'Vallée Blanche Technopolitaine' project in Réunion

CIVIS and ten institutional and academic partners signed a charter to develop a university and scientific hub in Terre-Sainte. The project aims to boost the attractiveness of southern Réunion.

New duo at the head of the Fumay-Charnois social center

President Moulay Ismaïl Hajji and Director Siegfried Porset present their role, finances and projects for the Fumay-Charnois social center, in the Ardennes, after several months of change.

Tourrette-Levens mayor defends local action

Bertrand Gasiglia, mayor (UDR) of Tourrette-Levens and president of the Ligne d'Azur public utility, looks back at his shop and health center projects and at residents' responsibility.

Mions: residents fear new nuisances linked to development projects

In Mions, local residents are worried about the nuisances that new development projects could generate.