Events

Ciotti judges Bruno Retailleau 'more credible'

Eric Ciotti, president of the UDR and mayor of Nice, stated on BFMTV that Bruno Retailleau, the LR candidate for the presidential election, is 'more credible'.

The appointment of Pierre Coppey as prisons inspector sparks debate

Emmanuel Macron has proposed Pierre Coppey to become the inspector of places of deprivation of liberty. The profile of the former executive at Vinci and Aurore is not a consensus, drawing criticism from both the right and the left.

The Mayors' Congress to be held from November 23 to 26 in Paris

More than 10,000 elected officials are expected in Paris from November 23 to 26 for the 2026 Mayors' Congress, under the theme "Regain our freedoms," particularly budgetary and fiscal ones.

Arnaud's romulea, a unique plant in the world, threatened in Saint-Tropez

This endemic plant grows only in the municipality of Saint-Tropez and is classified as endangered. The Mediterranean Botanical Conservatory and the City Council want to save it.

Arcom warns M6 after broadcast on Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès

Arcom has issued a warning to M6 following the broadcast of testimony from an alleged priest in the Dupont de Ligonnès case on the programme "Appel à témoins".

The government suspends applications for funding renewable heat networks

The ministry is suspending applications for funding for renewable heat networks starting this Tuesday, citing the large number of projects submitted in 2026 and budgetary constraints linked to the reduction of ADEME's grant.

Paris: Peruvian wanted by Italy arrested by BAC

A 31-year-old man wanted by Italian justice for an attempted murder near Milan was arrested in central Paris by the BAC (Brigade Anti-Criminalité) under a European arrest warrant.

Le Mans: man tried for distributing €15,000 in gift vouchers received by mistake

A man from Sarthe who mistakenly received a package containing nearly €15,000 in gift vouchers intended for employees of a nearby warehouse distributed them to his relatives; he was on trial this Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Le Mans correctional court.

Val-de-Marne: the violent spiral of Grégory P., involving assaults and violence on public transport

In Val-de-Marne, a man nicknamed Grégory P. is implicated in a series of violent acts, including the assault of an escort girl and a passenger beaten with glass shards on a bus.

Seine-et-Marne: repeat road offender caught driving without a license and under the influence of drugs

A man already convicted 17 times for road offenses was stopped in Seine-et-Marne while driving without a license and under the influence of drugs.

Noyant-Village: after-school activity leader accused of sexual violence

An after-school activity leader at Noyant-Village's after-school care center is accused of sexual violence and inappropriate behavior; precautionary measures have been taken by the town hall, deemed insufficient by a parents' collective.

39 Auchan supermarkets switch to Intermarché or Netto branding

This Saturday, October 31, 39 Auchan supermarkets are changing their branding to Intermarché or Netto across several regions, continuing the retailer's reorganization.

Marne: warning against fake firefighters during calendar sales tour

Authorities are reminding people of the rules for identifying genuine firefighters from the Marne SDIS (Departmental Fire and Rescue Service) in the face of suspicious door-to-door sellers active during the calendar sales period.

AB Tasty relocates to India after receiving millions in public subsidies

French start-up AB Tasty has relocated its development activities to India as part of its merger with VWO group, following a social plan (PSE) that threatened nearly 80 jobs.

Arras: Molotov cocktail sets car ablaze, two suspects arrested in Douai area

A Molotov cocktail set fire to a car in Arras. Two suspects were apprehended in the Douai area.

Montauban: 10-year-old girl and her father hit by a car

At Place Alexandre-Ier in Montauban, a 78-year-old driver struck a 10-year-old girl and her father who were crossing the street in the rain.

Marseille: Mucem conference cycle sparks controversy

The Mucem is offering conferences until March 15, hosted in particular by Rokhaya Diallo; LR Senator Valérie Boyer denounces a lack of pluralism and calls on the management to answer for it.

Lot-et-Garonne: female driver trapped in her vehicle after falling into a ravine

A 49-year-old motorist ended up in a four-metre deep ravine in Clermont-Dessous on Wednesday, November 4, and found herself trapped in her vehicle.

New Caledonia: decline in condom use exposes young people to serious infections

The decrease in condom use among young New Caledonians, linked notably to a loss of purchasing power, is facilitating syphilis and infections that can affect fertility.

Parempuyre: residents concerned about electrical connection works

In Parempuyre, Gironde, RTE will create a 6.3 km underground 63,000-volt line to power the future Emme factory, raising concerns among local residents.

Chenôve and Dijon: White Coats volunteers supporting sick patients and isolated individuals

In Côte-d'Or, volunteers from the White Coats organization accompany sick children and residents of nursing homes (Ehpad), building connections during their visits.

Briançon: ice hockey banned indefinitely

The French Ice Hockey Federation has banned training sessions and matches in Briançon until further notice, pending safety improvements to the railing.