Events

Germany to enter on equal footing with France in KNDS capital

Berlin has reached a preliminary agreement to buy back 50% of KNDS capital held by the co-owning family, the German state joining the French state in the capital of the land armament giant.

Lieurey Herring Fair: 12 tonnes of fish expected

The commune of Lieurey is organizing its herring fair on November 11, 2026, featuring a largest eater contest and 12 tonnes of fish.

Strasbourg: pedestrian injured after collision with tram

A collision between a tram and a pedestrian occurred on November 10 at around 6:45 pm at the intersection of Quai Kléber and Rue Sébastopol in Strasbourg; the pedestrian was injured.

Supermarket openings and adjusted hours in Aisne on November 11

Several hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores in Aisne are open on November 11 with adjusted hours.

Bar-sur-Seine: a local service for farmers in the area

A team dedicated to farmers, winegrowers, and livestock breeders has set up in Bar-sur-Seine, with several interventions and mini-conferences organized throughout the day.

Vitry-le-François: the Saint-Martin fair makes its return

The Saint-Martin fair in Vitry-le-François took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on the Place d'Armes, with merchants reporting mixed results but good attendance.

Guilberville: young woman injured in collision with a heavy goods vehicle

On the morning of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, an accident involving a car and a heavy goods vehicle occurred in Guilberville, in the Manche department, injuring a young woman.

Mende: 134 people checked during a major anti-drug operation

A large-scale anti-drug operation was carried out in two neighbourhoods of Mende on the evening of November 9, 2026, with 134 people checked.

Brienne-le-Château : trois clubs se partagent le boulodrome municipal

Les présidents des trois associations utilisant le boulodrome de Brienne-le-Château ont signé une convention avec la Ville pour une nouvelle organisation de l'équipement.

A36: two drivers arrested at toll booth with 40 kg of cannabis

A Colombian and an Ecuadorian were apprehended at the Fontaine toll booth on the A36 highway with 40 kg of cannabis, valued at €400,000, which had been transported from Madrid.

The mayor of Peillon announces his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election

The mayor of Peillon, a village of 1,400 inhabitants in the Alpes-Maritimes, has humorously announced his candidacy for the presidential election, shortly after that of Teddy Riner.

Lavau: the Christmas market À corps joie on November 22

The association À Corps Joie is organizing its Christmas market on Sunday, November 22 at the sociocultural space in Lavau, with 46 participants and various activities.

Laurence Boccolini announces filing complaint after death and rape threats

TBT9 columnist Laurence Boccolini announced on Instagram that she had filed a complaint after death and rape threats targeting her children, in connection with her critical remarks.

According to INSEE, Corsica's GDP grew twice as fast as the national average since 2000

Between 2000 and 2023, Corsica recorded the strongest economic growth among metropolitan regions, with an average annual increase of 2.4%, driven by services.

Grenoble: brawl and gun brandished after OL U17 match

Following the defeat of OL's national U17 team in Grenoble on Sunday, a brawl broke out with young people outside the Isère club, one of whom brandished a pistol while others displayed bladed weapons.

La Poste bets on TikTok Shop parcels via Colissimo

Three months after a partnership with TikTok Shop, Colissimo claims to have shipped more than one million parcels, as La Poste focuses on purchases made via social media.

Besançon: Mayor unveils Christmas market program

Ludovic Fagaut presents the program for Besançon's Christmas market, with an inauguration on November 27 and a closing on December 24, following a budget increase of €300,000.

Gard: a horse stuck in a ditch rescued by firefighters in Lasalle

A horse found lying on its back in a ditch in Lasalle (Gard) was rescued after three hours of intervention by firefighters and a specialized animal risk team, with the help of a veterinarian and a lifting device.

Dunkirk's magical Christmas market: new features for the 2026 edition

The Dunkirk Christmas market is expanding for its 2026 edition, featuring a newly melted ice rink and additional entertainment.

Feuquières-en-Vimeu: eight months suspended sentence for drunk driving and hit-and-run

The court sentenced Vincent R., 45, to eight months in prison, suspended, for drunk driving and hit-and-run following an accident on February 1.

Saint-Tropez: music school reopens after ten-year hiatus

Music education resumes at the Maison Coccoz in Saint-Tropez in 2026, in partnership with the Conservatory, after a ten-year interruption.

In Marseille, pink ride-hailing cars driven by women to reassure passengers

Two female entrepreneurs in Marseille have launched a ride-hailing service exclusively driven by women, using pink cars, to reassure passengers.

Roubaix: refusal to comply, car ends up on its roof and driver fights with police

A young father was arrested on November 7 in Roubaix after refusing to comply: his Mini Cooper ended up on its roof and he fought with the police during his arrest.

Aube water union updates on mosquito control and drinking water

Meeting in general assembly in Troyes, the SDDEA notes a decrease in mosquitoes due to drought but now monitors 19 species, including the tiger mosquito, and discusses the performance of the drinking water network.

Near Alès, parents block an elementary school due to lack of permanent teachers

Since the start of the school year, two elementary schools in the Gard department have been operating without regular teachers, with substitutes rotating in their place. Fed up, parents have blocked one of the schools.

The Saint-Martin Fair in Aumale, a popular and unchanging event

The Saint-Martin Fair is taking place in Aumale, featuring its traditional horse competition and commercial activities.

A1 near Compiègne: drunk driver sentenced after altercation with Flixbus driver

Gendarmes intervened on November 6 on the A1 at Fayel following an altercation with a Flixbus coach. The defendant, who was intoxicated, admitted to part of the charges and was sentenced.

Nice: a real estate project to transform the station district

The Jean-Médecin block, consisting of three empty buildings, is to be rebuilt with 60 housing units and shops. The Public Land Establishment hopes to appoint an operator by 2027.

Dijon: third edition of the regional COP

The regional COP took place on Tuesday, November 10 at the Dijon Convention Centre, with around forty workshops on biodiversity, mobility and decarbonisation. Elected officials reaffirmed the environmental emergency.

Independent Winemakers Wine Fair in Lille

The independent winemakers wine fair is taking place in Lille, with a focus on the quality-to-price ratio of Bordeaux wines for this 2026 edition.

Vendée: Investigation opened for assault with a weapon in a fish market

The prosecutor's office confirms the opening of an investigation for aggravated violence with a weapon and in a group at a fish market in Vendée.

Reims: blood drive at Auguste-Delaune stadium on November 18

The French Blood Establishment Grand Est is organizing a blood drive on November 18 at the Auguste-Delaune stadium in Reims, in partnership with Stade de Reims.

LFI proposes self-declaration for short sick leaves

Éric Coquerel defends La France insoumise's proposal to introduce self-declaration for short-term sick leaves, with a limited number of days.