Events

Ain: Metacar presents its train of electric microcars

The Rhône-based company Metacar Mobility Systems presented its Kiwee light electric vehicle at the Transpolis site in the Ain, designed to interlock in a road train intended for rural areas.

Choisy-le-Roi: sale of Buffard butcher shop compromised

In Choisy-le-Roi, the sale of the Buffard butcher shop, a local institution, would be compromised, prompting reactions from residents and the municipality.

New Caledonia: IRD and South Province launch shark study

The South Province and IRD sign a scientific collaboration agreement dedicated to tiger sharks and bull sharks in New Caledonian waters.

Safety information on Roche Diagnostics' CREP2 reagent

Information intended for medical biology analysis laboratories is published regarding the CREP2 reagent from Roche Diagnostics.

Fire in Montlebon in the Doubs

A fire broke out Monday late afternoon in Montlebon, in the Doubs.

RER C: Saint-Ouen station not served after a fire near the track

A fire near the track at Saint-Ouen station disrupts the RER C, with the station no longer served until 9 pm.

Nice: relatives of a stabbed man tried for violence near Pasteur Hospital

Two brothers of a man killed by a knife stab on October 22 and a family associate appeared for violence and damage committed near Nice's Pasteur Hospital on the day of the death.

Pas-de-Calais reminds of carbon monoxide poisoning risks

The Pas-de-Calais prefecture reminds that falling temperatures increase the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, responsible for around 3,000 poisonings per year in France.

Bas-Rhin: RD52 closed to traffic due to flooding

Since October 26, the RD52 has been closed between Schœnau, Diebolsheim and Marckolsheim because water covers the road in several places.

The Sixth Republic promised by Mélenchon faces political and legal obstacles

Manuel Bompard reaffirms LFI's will to move to a Sixth Republic via a constituent assembly and a referendum on Article 11. Several obstacles would stand in the way of a President Mélenchon.

Upsa continues its investments in Agen for health sovereignty

The Upsa pharmaceutical laboratory, based in Agen, is betting on well-being and continuing its investments, backed by its Origine France Garantie label.

Expert warns of 400 fake IT support incidents via Microsoft Teams

Arnaud Wallon documents more than 400 fake IT support incidents on Microsoft Teams, involving mail bombing, fake technicians, and sometimes ransomware.

Jura: Resale of firewood from allotment cutting, a tempting but illegal practice

In Bretenière, the mayor is trying to preserve the 150 hectares of municipal forest in the face of allotment cutters who sometimes resell their wood, a practice strictly prohibited.

Sophia Antipolis fintech Fundbot raises 1.1 million dollars

The Nice-based fintech Fundbot has raised 1.1 million dollars, bringing total funds raised since 2023 to 2.6 million dollars. It aims to accelerate its expansion in Africa and develop its AI tools for SMEs.

Narbonne: two thieves arrested within 48 hours by police

Narbonne police arrested two individuals between October 24 and 25 in connection with a stolen car and the robbery of a bakery.

Angers: inmate who scalded prison guard found not criminally responsible

A 53-year-old inmate at Angers prison, who threw a basin of boiling water in the face of a prison guard on August 14, 2026, was found not criminally responsible at his trial on October 26.

Sharp rise in wood pellet prices: is pellet heating still worthwhile?

Wood pellet prices have risen sharply, with nearly 80 euros more per tonne in bulk in one month. Households are questioning the cost-effectiveness of pellet heating.

Neofor Bonneville Bétemps sawmill placed under judicial restructuring

The Annecy commercial court placed the Neofor Bonneville Bétemps sawmill in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, under judicial restructuring on October 21. The company employs nearly forty people and is suffering from a decline in the construction market.

Mushroom picking: Loire-Atlantique prefect calls for vigilance

The prefect of the Pays de la Loire region and Loire-Atlantique department is relaying ANSES's good practices to avoid poisoning linked to mushroom picking.

Haguenau: Norcan and its subsidiary Sherpa under judicial restructuring

Norcan, a company specializing in modular aluminum solutions, and its subsidiary Sherpa Mobile Robotics have been under judicial restructuring since October 1. Its CEO Stéphane Fauth hopes to secure the company's future.

Hérault: 45 municipalities declared a natural disaster after the floods

The state of natural disaster has been recognized for 45 municipalities in Hérault due to flooding and/or runoff from September 30, 2026, opening the right to insurance compensation.

Boulogne-Billancourt: social housing tenants denounce unlivable conditions

Residents of Square de l'Avre and des Moulineaux in Boulogne-Billancourt report mold, rats and broken elevators. Landlord Hauts-de-Seine Habitat says it is monitoring reports, while the city hall cites an aging building.

Strasbourg-Entzheim: Volotea cancels flights to Agadir and Lanzarote this winter

Spanish airline Volotea has removed several flights from its winter program in France, including routes from Strasbourg-Entzheim airport to Agadir and Lanzarote.

Vendée: Three gas stations vandalized using the same method

Three gas stations in Vendée were vandalized last week, with the perpetrators targeting cash payment terminals for a paltry haul. An investigation has been opened.

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.

Tours: Administrative closure of bakery for hygiene violations

The prefecture of Indre-et-Loire has administratively closed the bakery "Le Prestige", in the Montjoyeux neighborhood of Tours, for serious hygiene violations observed on October 23, 2026.

Toward a reduction in coverage for certain medications

The reassessment of the effectiveness of existing treatments is already leading to reductions in reimbursement by decree, in a context of funding needs for innovative drugs.

M6 shakes up its programming for the evening of November 8

In light of the social context, M6 announces the broadcast of two new magazines on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Tits killed by glue trap in Rambouillet: French Office for Biodiversity opens investigation

The French Office for Biodiversity has opened an investigation after five protected tits were found killed by a glue trap near a shopping center in Rambouillet (Yvelines). The alert was raised by an association.

Corsica: Japanese delegation visits to develop chestnut sector

A Japanese delegation is staying in Corsica until October 30 to deepen exchanges around chestnuts, which began at the Bocognano fair. First exports of Corsican flour could come to fruition.

Cherbourg: administrative closure of a delicatessen for health reasons

The prefect of Manche has ordered the administrative closure of the delicatessen Les Délices de Nacéra in Cherbourg following a market inspection and for health reasons.

9-year-old child survives fatal accident in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

A child was found alone by the side of a road in Sainte-Tulle after a car accident that killed two men. An investigation has been opened.

GTT sanctioned on stock exchange despite confirmation of annual targets

Shares of French company GTT fell on the stock exchange after disappointing revenue, against a backdrop of tensions in Brazilian markets and rising oil prices.

An automatic gas cylinder dispenser installed in Luzarches

Residents of Luzarches (Val-d'Oise) have an automatic gas cylinder dispenser near a supermarket, accessible at any time.

Gomené: crepe maker Joëlle Dambo files complaint for cyberharassment

Victim of racist insults online for several months, restaurateur Joëlle Dambo has filed a complaint against X for cyberharassment and against the mayor of Gomené for malicious denunciation, after a first complaint in July.