Events

Brawl outside a municipal hall: a 25-year-old man seriously injured by a bladed weapon

A brawl broke out in front of a municipal hall, injuring three people including a 25-year-old man seriously. A suspect was arrested and the Béthune prosecutor's office opened an investigation for attempted murder.

Loire-Atlantique: 23-year-old man tried for rapes of three minors

A 23-year-old man, previously convicted, appears before the criminal court for rapes and violence against three teenagers. The trial reviews his chaotic background since the Pays de Retz region.

Bessières turtle refuge: Jérôme Maran sent to trial

The head of the Bessières turtle refuge is sent to trial, with the health aspect of the investigation having been dropped.

Château-Thierry: success of flea market after disappointing Autumn Fair

Nearly 300 exhibitors enlivened the Château-Thierry flea market, which drew crowds after a disappointing Autumn Fair.

Elections annulled in Vénissieux, Vaulx-en-Velin and Saint-Fons: LFI mayors continue their term

Following the annulment of the municipal elections in three municipalities in the eastern Lyon area, the LFI mayors explain they are continuing to govern calmly while awaiting the outcome of appeals filed before the Council of State.

Rouen: dates for the 18th edition of the Christmas market 2026

The Rouen Christmas market returns for its 18th edition, with the installation of the large fir tree in front of the cathedral and now-known dates.

Toy and childcare sale in Laneuveville-devant-Nancy

A toy and childcare articles sale is being organized in Laneuveville-devant-Nancy.

Sarthe: thirteen residents challenge Trangé logistics warehouse project before administrative court

The Nantes administrative court re-examined on October 14, 2026 the logistics warehouse project planned for Trangé (Sarthe), challenged by thirteen residents.

Borgo: 70 students take on business creation challenge

Seventy students from KEDGE Corsica and Amparà Méditerranée took part in the first edition of the IMPRESA entrepreneurial challenge in Borgo. Divided into 14 teams, they presented their projects before a jury.

Toulouse: transporter tried for insult after sending a drawing to the municipal police

A transporter from Merville is prosecuted for insulting a person holding public authority after sending a satirical drawing from "Tom and Jerry" to the municipal police. He is referred to the Toulouse court.

Two new charges on water bills in 2027

The Vitry, Champagne et Der community of communes reviewed the amounts of the charges for the performance of drinking water and sanitation networks, which will appear on bills in 2027.

Gard: Former mayor of Aigues-Vives to stand trial soon for illegal conflict of interest

Jacky Rey, former mayor of Aigues-Vives, and his former first deputy have been sent to trial for favoring a group of developers in an urban planning project. The trial is expected.

The Sarthe farmer who burned down his farm tried on appeal in Angers

The Mutualité Sociale Agricole is claiming 100,000 euros in unpaid contributions from a Sarthe farmer who set fire to his farm in 2022; the case is being heard this Monday before the Angers court of appeal.

Verdun: company tried for cutting and selling beetle-infested wood without authorization

A Meuse-based company appeared before the Verdun criminal court for having cut and sold beetle-infested wood without authorization, although regulations require these trees to be felled. The defense disputes the culpable nature of the proceedings.

Share of French people earning more than their parents at 30 declines

The proportion of people earning at 30 incomes higher than those of their parents at the same age has fallen from 95% to 58% in France, due to the slowdown in growth.

Lili Keller-Rosenberg, Holocaust survivor, testifies before young people in Zegerscappel

Lili Keller-Rosenberg, a Holocaust survivor, delivered a message of tolerance to young people in Zegerscappel.

Brawl in Albi: victim operated on, suspect in police custody

A man seriously injured in a brawl outside a bar in Albi has been operated on and his vital prognosis is no longer critical. A suspect has been arrested and placed in police custody.

Châlons-en-Champagne: Man tried for stabbing his best friend 13 times

A Châlonnais with a clean criminal record appeared before the Châlons court for delivering 13 knife blows to his best friend. The prosecution noted that the victim narrowly escaped the worst.

Belfort: Secretary General for Defence and National Security before elected officials

Nicolas Roche, Secretary General for Defence and National Security, presented key security challenges to 220 elected officials and business leaders gathered at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Territoire de Belfort.

In Reims, a citizen mobilization poorly attended at Croix-Rouge

Only a handful of residents gathered at the call of Sébastien Mura in front of the waste containers on Pierre-Taittinger Street, in Reims.

Surgeon suspected of raping sedated patients sent to trial at the Sarthe criminal court

The investigative chamber of the Angers Court of Appeal confirmed the referral of a 61-year-old surgeon, suspected of raping sedated patients at a clinic in Le Mans, to the Sarthe criminal court.

Amiens: manager of Trogneux chocolate shop assaulted again

Jean-Baptiste Trogneux, manager of the Trogneux chocolate shop in Amiens, was confronted and then assaulted outside his shop, for the second time in three years.

Nîmes: employee tried for theft of about ten air conditioners

In Nîmes, an employee stole about ten air conditioners from the company that employed him and explained himself before the court.

Sarthe: forest wind farm project examined by Nantes administrative court of appeal

Nine years after the failure of a first programme of twelve wind turbines in the Pierre forest at Coudrecieux, a scaled-down version is again threatened with cancellation, examined on 5 November before the Nantes administrative court of appeal.

57-year-old woman shot dead outside Goincourt cemetery

A 57-year-old woman was killed by gunfire on Wednesday, November 4, while she was in her vehicle in the parking lot of the Goincourt cemetery in Oise. The gendarmerie and criminal identification unit responded.

Carcassonne: a police officer tried for intentional violence

A national police officer appears this Friday, November 6, before the Carcassonne criminal court for having violently thrown a 29-year-old homeless person to the ground during the Fête de la musique.

Grasse: astrology consultant on trial for fraud

A woman appeared before the Grasse court for mixing astrology consultations with financial advice, causing harm to people in difficulty. Her husband and a former employee are also being prosecuted.

Three years in prison for the "head" of a prostitution network

A woman who managed clients via Sexmodel and took half of the earnings was sentenced to three years in prison. Investigators seized a client logbook and 7,000 euros in cash.

Ariège: home care workers mobilized against fuel costs

Nearly 80 home care workers gathered outside the Ariège departmental council to denounce excessively high fuel costs and insufficient mileage allowances, threatening to resign.

Val d'Isère : mayoral election annulled, a priority preliminary ruling on constitutionality referred to the Constitutional Council

The election of Xavier Mattis as mayor of Val d'Isère in March 2026 was annulled due to a conflict of interest. The Council of State referred the case to the Constitutional Council on October 12 via a priority preliminary ruling on constitutionality.