Events

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.

Bondy football club president violently assaulted

The president of Jeunesse sportive de Bondy was beaten up in early October and hospitalized; a complaint was filed and an investigation opened.

Bordeaux: fake tickets for UBB matches circulating online

Union Bordeaux-Bègles warns its supporters about the circulation of fake tickets for two upcoming matches and says it has alerted the authorities.

An Antonov An-124 takes off from Toulouse with 32 OneWeb satellites from Eutelsat

The Antonov An-124 took off from Toulouse-Blagnac for California with 32 OneWeb satellites from Eutelsat on board.

Cahors: hospital surgical robot presented to residents

The Cahors hospital center, equipped since April with the Hugo surgical robot, presented this device to the public at François-Mitterrand square, highlighting results deemed satisfactory.

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: twinning protocol signed with Wisconsin

On a trip to the United States, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regional president Jérôme Durain signed a twinning protocol with the US state of Wisconsin, aiming to strengthen economic, scientific and educational ties.

Vienne: one of Montmorillon's last secondhand booksellers closes

Due to lack of customers, the Livres à vous! bookstore in Montmorillon (Vienne) is closing on November 1, one of the last in the Cité de l'écrit.

Bourg-en-Bresse: chemotherapy control system at hospital

The Bourg-en-Bresse hospital center uses Drugcam to check and validate chemotherapy preparations and prevent dosage errors.

1.30-meter boa found in garden in Yonne

Two retirees discovered a stray boa on their property in Yonne; the animal was taken in by a specialist from Nièvre.

Ophélie Roque reacts to Louis Boyard's comments on violence

Guest on L'Heure des pros, Ophélie Roque expresses her "consternation" at Louis Boyard's comments on violence and questions elected officials' connection to the ground.

Bruno Retailleau says a head of state is not asked to reimburse but to protect

In a message posted on X, Bruno Retailleau states that a head of state is not expected to reimburse but to protect.

La Réunion: a rockfall on the road to Cilaos damages a vehicle

A motorist driving on the road to Cilaos was surprised by a rockfall that fell on his vehicle; he accelerated to avoid the rocks and emerged unharmed.

Ariège: mild last week of October, with a dry Halloween

For the last week of October, conditions are expected to be fairly good in Ariège, between clear spells and clouds, with a dry Halloween to end the month.

Loire: first outpatient robotic prostatectomy at Mutualiste clinic

A patient benefited from a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy on an outpatient basis at the Mutualiste clinic, a minimally invasive procedure now offered.

Trial of the spectacular escape from Lyon-Corbas prison

The trial revisits the escape of Elyazid Ahamada from Lyon-Corbas prison in July 2025, with the complicity of his cellmate.

Protests and Moody's: relative respite for the executive

The orderly conduct of the October 25 demonstrations and the maintenance of Moody's rating offer relative respite to the government, while the Trappes attack accentuates divisions.

Ariège: call for donations to save Bouan's fortified caves

The municipality of Bouan, in Ariège, is launching with the Fondation du Patrimoine a public subscription to restore its spoulgas, medieval fortified caves threatened with collapse.

SNCF changes its rules for accepting bicycles and scooters on board trains

From December 13, SNCF is changing its policy on welcoming bicycles and scooters on trains, with fines for non-compliance.

Saint-Denis, Réunion: motorist's refusal to comply

A drunk driver without a license or insurance refused to comply with police on Boulevard Jean-Jaurès in Saint-Denis, Réunion, before fleeing.

Île Seguin: Boulogne-Billancourt must absorb 165 million euros of deficit

Following the appeals, the city of Boulogne-Billancourt will have to absorb 165 million euros of deficit linked to the development of Île Seguin.

Tensions between taxis and ride-hailing services: police operation in Chessy near Disneyland

Another police operation took place near Disneyland Paris and Chessy TGV station, against a backdrop of tensions between taxis and ride-hailing services.