Events

Catherine Vautrin highlights doubling of armed forces budget in ten years

The Armed Forces Minister indicated that the military budget rose from 32 to 64 billion euros in ten years, also mentioning the effort of European armed forces.

Gaillon: City wants to merge two nursery schools at the 2027 start of school year

The municipality of Gaillon plans to merge its two nursery schools at the September 2027 start of the school year, in a context of declining demographics.

Manche: retiree on trial in Coutances for abuse of cats

A 75-year-old retiree is appearing before the Coutances judicial court for trapping and beating cats from his neighborhood, including with a pitchfork.

Labruguière: employee caught red-handed stealing water from fire hydrant

An employee was filling tanks from a fire hydrant at his boss's request in Labruguière; amid a rise in water thefts, local authorities are concerned.

Valence: police officer injured during arrest of drone remote pilot near prison

In the night of November 10 to 11, police intervened for a drone delivery at the Valence prison; a police officer was injured during the arrest of the remote pilot.

Marseille: 17-year-old teenager injured by gunfire in 10th arrondissement

A 17-year-old teenager was injured in the arm by gunfire in the night of November 9 to 10 in Marseille, in the 10th arrondissement. Hospitalized, his life is not in danger.

Free Mobile will disappear on December 1, 2026 and merge with Free

Operator Free Mobile will officially disappear on December 1, 2026 by merging with Free, which manages home internet subscriptions, with consequences for millions of subscribers.

Death of a young man in Saint-Junien: three defendants before the Haute-Vienne assize court

Three men are appearing before the Haute-Vienne assize court for the death of a 26-year-old man during an evening in 2023 in Saint-Junien.

Orne: farmers at their wit's end facing wild boar damage, mobilization announced

Farmers from Orne testify to their despair over wild boar damage; agricultural unions call for a mobilization on 16 November 2026.

Courrières: couple organizes solidarity show after welcoming Baya

A couple from Courrières, in the Pas-de-Calais department, is organizing a solidarity show after welcoming a child named Baya.

Nice: two pedestrians struck by a two-wheeler, one seriously injured

On Boulevard de la Madeleine in Nice, two pedestrians were struck by a two-wheeler on Wednesday around 11 a.m. Both victims were taken to Pasteur 2 hospital; the driver is slightly injured.

Nice Metropole prepares its application for the Anru urban renewal program

The Metropole of Nice Côte d'Azur is preparing its application for the third program of the National Agency for Urban Renewal, with several neighborhoods in Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Vence and La Trinité as candidates.

Valence-sur-Baïse : série de dégradations et d'incivilités, le maire réagit

La commune de Valence-sur-Baïse, dans le Gers, fait face cet automne à une série de dégradations et de vols, dont la destruction partielle d'une fontaine et des tentatives d'effraction. Le maire annonce des mesures pour y remédier.

Céline Imart discusses European resolution against Islamist entryism

LR MEP Céline Imart, behind a European Parliament resolution against Islamist entryism and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, details the stakes on Christine Kelly's show.

Near Reims, nine senior housing units inaugurated in Gueux

The municipality of Gueux, near Reims, is adding nine new housing units intended for seniors, designed to allow aging in place near shops and healthcare.

Route des Crêtes to close on November 16 between Uffholtz and Bagenelles Pass

The European Collectivity of Alsace and the Vosges department will jointly close the Route des Crêtes and its access roads on Monday, November 16 at 4 p.m.

Death of a security guard at Châtelet overnight from October 18 to 19

A security guard working to protect a business died in central Paris overnight from October 18 to 19, on the sidelines of demonstrations. Nothing links his death to a police intervention at this time.

Orange launches a new app for its subscribers

Orange announces the launch of a new application aimed at its subscribers and non-subscribers starting from 19 November, potentially affecting 7 million customers.

Eu: young people create a game to discover William the Conqueror

About ten young people supported by a local mission in Eu designed a game, "Meeting them", to introduce the town and William the Conqueror to residents and visitors.

Aisne fire and rescue service wants to acquire used fire trucks

The Aisne Departmental Fire and Rescue Service has launched a call for tenders to acquire refurbished used trucks to strengthen firefighting.

Key news to remember this lunchtime on November 10

News roundup covering Armistice Day commemorations, the right-wing and center primary, and talks between Kyiv and Moscow.

Paris: Vélib' usage barely affected by social conflicts

Despite demonstrations and social conflicts in Paris, use of the self-service bike scheme Vélib' has hardly declined.

Saint-Venant: key points from the municipal council

The Saint-Venant municipal council addressed several topics, including the Vieille Lys, a position, works and student housing.

Nine men tried for 41 fuel thefts and nearly 9,000 liters of diesel stolen

Nine individuals aged 19 to 32 are standing trial for a series of forty-one fuel thefts committed over six months, with nearly 9,000 liters of diesel stolen and one person shot.

Landes: mother and 4-year-old daughter found, suspect arrested

Reported missing on November 9 in Aire-sur-l'Adour, a mother and her four-year-old daughter were found safe and sound in Tartas. The mother's ex-partner was arrested for violence.

Rise in labour court cases for three years

Disputes before the labour courts have been rising for three years in a gloomy economic context, despite past reforms.

Hérault winegrower sells 90,000 bottles of adulterated wine

A winegrower in Hérault sold 90,000 bottles of ordinary wine passed off as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, illustrating a broader counterfeiting phenomenon.

Robert Ménard reaffirms support for Ukraine at November 11 commemoration in Béziers

Béziers mayor Robert Ménard used his speech at the November 11 commemoration to recall his support for the Ukrainian people.