Events

Pontivy: a property owner tried for hotel pimping

A 58-year-old man, owner of several apartments in Pontivy, was prosecuted for hotel pimping, his properties having been used by prostitutes.

National recall of a chandelier sold at Leroy Merlin due to risk of injury

A light fixture sold in all Leroy Merlin stores is subject to a national recall: glass parts can break and cause injuries. Some batch numbers are affected.

The Bermerain waste disposal site will close permanently on January 1, 2027

The Bermerain waste disposal site, in the Nord department, will cease operations permanently on January 1, 2027.

Presidential campaign chronicle: Glucksmann imitates Mélenchon, Lisnard compared to Aulas

A political chronicle reviews the ongoing presidential campaign, comparing Raphaël Glucksmann's stance to that of Jean-Luc Mélenchon and David Lisnard's to Jean-Michel Aulas. It also discusses the treatment reserved for Jean-Pierre Farandou by the candidates.

Pont-sur-Seine: the mayor secures an abandoned house threatening to collapse

In Pont-sur-Seine (Aube), the mayor initiated a procedure to declare the property endangered to secure an abandoned house for five years, validated by the courts. The bill exceeds 10,000 euros.

Long-haul travel bookings fall by 21% for Christmas

Distant destinations are stagnating among tour operators, with long-haul bookings for the Christmas holidays down by 21% year-on-year.

Head of Yemeni diplomacy in Paris calls for Houthis to be designated as terrorists

On a visit to Paris, the foreign minister of the Yemeni government is urging the EU to place the Houthis on its list of terrorist organizations, a request that Europeans consider risky for the Red Sea.

Serquigny: work on the synthetic football pitch has begun

The development of a synthetic football pitch has begun in Serquigny, with delivery expected in early 2027.

In Eu, Jean-Luc Maxence resigns as president of the veterans' association

After twenty years at the head of the Eu veterans' association, Jean-Luc Maxence announces his resignation, with the secretary also wishing to step down.

Sercus: village's last shop has no successor

The last shop in Sercus (Nord department) has no successor, and the village is launching a rescue operation.

Retailleau promises not to touch the personal services tax credit

LR presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau took part in the FESP major interview and promised not to touch the tax credit for personal services if elected.

Antibes: motorcyclist injured in collision with car

In Antibes, a collision between a car and a motorcycle at the entrance to a service station left one person with minor injuries, taken to La Fontonne hospital.

Sluggish restart of CFA Jean-Bosco electric scooter project

The project to make 147 electric scooters available across 13 sites of CFA Jean-Bosco, including the one in Bohain-en-Vermandois, presented at a relaunch in 2025, is struggling to materialize.

Near Albi: pump price error causes a queue

A gas station near Albi displayed SP95 at 1.16 euros per liter instead of 2.16 euros, causing a long queue before the error was corrected.

Educational trail set up on the shores of Lake Jumièges

Educational panels and old quarry tools are installed along Lake Jumièges, with a bird observatory facing the islands that serve as a refuge.

In the Eure department, preventing intrafamily violence goes through shopping carts

The Vallée de l'Eure mobile territorial brigade uses shopping carts to raise public awareness about violence against women.

Albi hosts opening of Japan Fortnight in Occitanie

The 5th edition of the Japan Fortnight in Occitanie will be launched on 19 November 2026 in Albi, with two weeks of events dedicated to Japanese culture.

Deadly Cholet fireworks: appeal trial of company Féérie in Angers

Fireworks company Féérie is being retried on appeal in Angers on November 5 and 6 in the case of the deadly fireworks display of July 14, 2022 in Cholet. The company contests the decision without minimizing the tragedy.

Addiction prevention among middle school students in Aisne

Double Olympic medalist Jérôme Thomas spoke to eighth-grade students at the Hirson and Saint-Michel middle schools to raise awareness of the dangers of addiction.

Rural emergencies: senators warn ahead of PLFSS 2027

Ahead of the examination of PLFSS 2027 in the Senate on November 9, senators are warning about the critical state of emergency services in rural areas, already on the verge of collapse.

Debate on the use of AI in high school students' learning

Laurent Boïté proposes using artificial intelligence to create situations where high school students learn to make mistakes and exercise their discernment.

Ain: first conscripts join La Valbonne

Twenty-four young people aged 18 to 23 signed their engagement contracts with the 68th African Artillery Regiment for ten months of training at the La Valbonne camp.

Uber Eats launches its service in Nogent-sur-Seine

Uber Eats makes its delivery service available in Nogent-sur-Seine starting November 5, 2026, with ten partner restaurants.