Events

Montauban: two men detained in nursing home over attempted theft

Two men were detained on the night of October 27, 2026 in a Montauban nursing home, suspected of attempted theft. They deny any intention to steal goods.

Op-ed on social diversity in state-contracted Catholic education

Two professors call in an op-ed for questioning the low social diversity of state-contracted private schools, which concentrate privileged pupils.

71-year-old woman crushed by her own car in the Aube

In Châtres, in the Aube, a 71-year-old woman was crushed by her own vehicle before being rescued by a mechanic and local residents. She escaped with minor injuries.

Grenoble: Allan Brunon ousted from chairmanship of finance committee

New elections to the finance committee of the City of Grenoble have revealed tensions between Mayor Laurence Ruffin and far-left elected official Allan Brunon, ousted from the presidency.

L214 denounces pig stunning at Cooperl slaughterhouse in Montfort-sur-Meu

The L214 association has published an investigation into carbon dioxide stunning of pigs at the Cooperl slaughterhouse in Montfort-sur-Meu (Ille-et-Vilaine). It also points to the Carrefour brand, which markets this meat.

Wissant: public meeting on possible withdrawal from CCT2C

A public meeting with Wissant residents is scheduled for the end of the year regarding a possible withdrawal from the community of communes.

Revin: eco-lodge project at Malgré Tout revived

The project developer and architect presented for the second time in ten months a project of six tourist cottages to the Revin municipality, after a first refusal in December 2025.

Tarn: prisoner mistakenly taken from cell goes all out in court

A young man from Tarn, jailed after a gunshot in Puylaurens, was mistakenly brought to court and pleaded alone at the bar before the presiding judge.

Lot-et-Garonne: young man trapped by association fighting child sexual abuse

A 19-year-old man was tried for making sexual solicitations to a fake child profile created by an association that hunts down child predators.

Hérault: mandatory clearing in 19 municipalities to combat European rabbits

The prefect of Hérault has imposed a new obligation to maintain private land in 19 municipalities in the east of the department to limit damage caused by European rabbits.

Nort-sur-Erdre: Town hall warns of new scam targeting shops and artisans

The town hall of Nort-sur-Erdre, in Loire-Atlantique, warns in a statement against a new scam affecting shops and artisans in the municipality.

In Nancy, the Resilience House, a public support structure for victims of sexual violence

Report from the Resilience House in Nancy, the only public structure dedicated to victims of sexual violence offering free and specialized support, as a bill on the management of psychotrauma is examined in the National Assembly.

STMicroelectronics posts third-quarter results above targets

The STMicroelectronics group, strongly present in Isère, published third-quarter 2026 results slightly above its targets, driven by AI and satellite communications.

LFI proposes raising Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros

La France insoumise proposes raising the Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros, a measure debated in light of public debt and deficit.

Labor Minister presents "Impulsion IA 2027" plan in 12 measures

Jean-Pierre Farandou unveils a 12-measure plan to prepare the world of work for transformations linked to artificial intelligence.

New Caledonia: former Pouembout school principal acquitted on appeal

The former principal of Michel-Rocard High School in Pouembout, tried for sexual assault, sees his acquittal confirmed by the appeals court after a first ruling in November 2025.

Bray-sur-Somme: speech therapist sets up in former post office

Pending the opening of the health center, a speech therapist is setting up in the former post office of Bray-sur-Somme. She is to join health professionals for coordinated practice.

Wind turbines: night shutdown would greatly reduce bat mortality

A study by the National Museum of Natural History indicates that stopping wind turbines at night reduces bat mortality by a factor of five. France has more than 10,000 wind turbines causing about 60,000 bat deaths annually.

Dijon: footbridge installed on Jean-Jaurès Avenue

A footbridge awaited for several months has appeared on Jean-Jaurès Avenue in Dijon, in an area considered dangerous for years.

A man's car was vandalized three days after his wife died in a fire

Christophe Gaspart's car was vandalized three days after his wife's death in a fire, even though it contained personal items, including their wedding rings.

Carrefour Market robbery in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, one man arrested

A masked and armed man robbed two cashiers at the Carrefour Market in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, near Grenoble. He was arrested with the stolen money.

The suspension of the pension reform causes an influx of retirements

The suspension of the pension reform leads to an "exceptional" influx of retirements, according to Les Echos.

Gravelines EPR2: thousands of jobs and training on offer

The project for two EPR2 reactors at Gravelines is expected to generate thousands of local jobs, with training programs put in place to access them.

Could farmers' anger take over from the high school student movement in Picardy?

After a summer of droughts and heatwaves that weakened farms, an agricultural mobilization like in December 2025 against Mercosur is being considered in Picardy.

Fécamp: two injured in apartment fire, 47 firefighters mobilized

An apartment fire on Paul-Vasselin Street in Fécamp left two injured and mobilized 47 firefighters overnight.

The last fishermen of Le Brusc face dwindling fish stocks

In Le Brusc, in the Var department, a few professional fishermen continue an activity threatened by dwindling fish stocks, capricious weather and regulations.

Marles: cash and checks discovered in town hall safe

The mayor of Marles denounces an 'illegal practice' after the discovery of cash and checks in the town hall safe.