Events

The Senate rejects a bill on access to 80 food products at cost price

Olivier Becht regrets the Senate's rejection of a bill aimed at making 80 healthy food products available at cost price to improve purchasing power.

Philippot claims Macronist candidates are collapsing and pressure is mounting on Macron

Florian Philippot argues that Macronist candidates are collapsing in the presidential election and that pressure for Emmanuel Macron's resignation is increasing.

Nice restaurant La Petite Maison opens a location in Paris

The Vieux Nice establishment La Petite Maison is setting up near the Champs-Élysées in Paris, with a menu of Southern cuisine.

Editorial questions Mélenchon's positions regarding the Declaration of the Rights of Man

A press editorial criticizes the positions of Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his supporters, estimating that they call into question the legacy of the Revolution and the Declaration of the Rights of Man.

Belfort: partially paid station parking from 2027 sparks controversy

The Belfort municipality will make one-third of the station parking paid starting January 2027. Opposition elected officials denounce a measure not announced during the campaign and the lack of alternatives.

Sablé-sur-Sarthe: Responsibilities in question after damage at the drinking water plant

Work at the Sablé-sur-Sarthe drinking water plant was completed nearly ten years ago, but responsibility for the damage observed remains to be determined.

A bill to recognize a legal entity for the Loire river

Green MP Charles Fournier has introduced a bill seeking to recognize a legal entity for the Loire river and grant it rights.

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.

Montauban: Repeat traffic offender remanded in custody until trial

Stopped in Savenes with 1.14 g of alcohol in his blood, without a valid license and driving a car with bald tires, a driver already known to the justice system caused a scene at the Montauban judicial court. He remains in custody until his trial next month.

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.

Vannes: three minors arrested for drug delivery to prison

Three minors aged 13 to 16 were arrested on October 25 near Vannes prison while attempting to deliver cannabis and a mobile phone to inmates.

Salindres: Ten jobs threatened by closure of Bios Développement site

In Salindres in the Gard department, the ten employees of Bios Développement are awaiting answers about their future, with management justifying a closure project by a lasting economic crisis and mentioning two potential takeover leads.

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.

Nice: restaurant terrace collapses after pipe burst

A restaurant terrace collapsed on a street in Nice after the rupture of a major pipe, causing flooding of the roadway and panic in the neighborhood. Streets were closed and water was cut off.

Sospel: nearly 400 participants in the Pink October walk-run

The 4th edition of the Pink October walk-run in Sospel brought together nearly 400 participants, a record for the municipality, as part of breast cancer prevention.

Valorauto wants to expand in Europe its end-of-life vehicle recovery business

The joint venture created by Stellantis and Galloo wants to duplicate its end-of-life vehicle recycling model on the European market.

Vaucluse: drug trafficking and prostitution networks target young people from care homes

In Vaucluse, drug trafficking and prostitution networks are targeting young people, particularly on leaving children's homes, according to a report.

Var: three intermunicipalities launch studies on waste treatment

Sived NG, Dracénie Provence Verdon agglomeration community and Lacs et gorges du Verdon have approved an agreement to launch studies on the treatment of residual household waste. Elected officials mention a seven-to-ten-year timeline before a recovery unit.

Pork prices plummet, producers trigger emergency call

Pork prices lost nearly 35 cents in a month at the Plérin auction, the national market reference, prompting producers to call on processors to prioritize French pork.

Vaucluse: firefighters launch their calendar sales tour

Starting November 1, Vaucluse firefighters will go door-to-door across the department to sell their annual calendar.

Millevaches plateau described as far-left stronghold ahead of Mélenchon visit

An article in Valeurs actuelles presents the Millevaches plateau as a far-left territory, citing David Lisnard and a UDR MP, and announces the expected presence of Jean-Luc Mélenchon on November 11.

Jura: driver stopped at 160 km/h and positive for cannabis in Vaudrey

A motorist was clocked at 160 km/h instead of 90 in the Jura and tested positive for cannabis; the gendarmerie announces an increase in road checks.

Public consultation on new order to combat flavescence dorée

A draft order repealing and replacing the one of April 27, 2021 aligns national regulations with European law and clarifies measures to combat grapevine flavescence dorée. It is subject to public consultation.

Le Perreux-sur-Marne : recours de riverains contre un immeuble rejeté par le Conseil d'État

Le Conseil d'État a confirmé le 20 octobre le rejet du recours de riverains opposés à un projet immobilier de 65 logements au Perreux-sur-Marne, leur courrier ayant été adressé à la mauvaise administration. Les requérants devront aussi payer 1 800 euros de frais de justice.

Charente-Maritime: an online platform to facilitate breast cancer screening

The department of Charente-Maritime is launching an online platform making it easier to book appointments for mammograms to encourage screening.

Toulouse: an unmarked urban radar multiplies traffic violations

Near the Sesquières roundabout in Toulouse, an urban radar without a warning sign issues numerous fines for minor speed limit violations.