Events

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume launches mobility consultation

The municipality of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume has launched a survey among residents to redefine traffic and improve mobility.

Mougins: 17-year-old dies after accident in license-exempt car

On Saturday, October 24, a license-exempt car with five young people aboard overturned in a housing development in Mougins; one of them, hospitalized, has died. An investigation is underway.

Carcassonne: man stabbed near the SNCF station

A 52-year-old man was stabbed several times in the back near Carcassonne station on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Seriously injured, he was hospitalized in critical condition; the circumstances remain unknown.

Gattières: Halloween party cancellation sparks political controversy

The Gattières Solidarité Vitalité association believes it was sidelined by the municipality in organizing the Halloween party, which the mayor disputes.

Road accident in Tanques, Orne: one injured hospitalized

Emergency services responded on Friday, October 30 to a two-vehicle accident in Tanques, near Argentan, leaving one injured person taken to the hospital.

Prince Albert II visits L'Archet II hospital in Nice

The Monegasque sovereign discovered the commitment of the Monaco Liver Disorder association to children hospitalized in Nice for fifteen years.

Rouen: 28,000 residents without drinking water after pipe burst

A major pipe burst has deprived around 28,000 residents of Rouen's eastern plateau of drinking water since the afternoon of October 30.

Crécy-sur-Serre: former deputy contests in court removal of her responsibilities

Marie-Noëlle Rochowski has filed an appeal against the decision of the municipal council of Crécy-sur-Serre, in the Aisne, to remove her status as deputy mayor.

Drôme: Sainte-Eulalie-en-Royans deprived of drinking water due to bacteria

Since the beginning of the week, the village of Sainte-Eulalie-en-Royans no longer has access to drinking water after detection of bacteria in analyses, disrupting life for 500 residents.

Châlons-en-Champagne: Father tried for geolocating his ex-partner

A father is appearing before the Châlons-en-Champagne criminal court for having geolocated his ex-partner in the context of a contentious divorce.

Saint-Gaudens Fibre Excellence plant threatened by “phantom” buyer

The future of the Fibre Excellence plant in Saint-Gaudens is in question, with a Portuguese buyer described as a “phantom” being called into question.

DGA completes trials of remotely operated robot for deep seabed

The Ministry of the Armed Forces announces that the DGA has completed qualification trials of a remotely operated robot developed under France 2030 for the deep seabed.

Abbaretz: traditionalist private school project at dead end

The project for a private school not under contract from a traditionalist current in Abbaretz, in Loire-Atlantique, appears blocked. After a judicial procedure was dropped, the project leader left the initiative.

Hiléo from Fréjus joins Ecritel group and launches sovereign cloud for SMEs

The Var-based company specializing in IT outsourcing and data hosting joins the Ecritel group and launches a no-commitment sovereign cloud offering for SMEs.

Saint-Maixent-l'École: painter seriously injured in scaffolding fall

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, scaffolding fell at a resident's home in Saint-Maixent-l'École, causing a painter to fall several meters; he was hospitalized.

La Belle Époque seniors club inaugurates its premises in Beautor

The Beautor municipality has lent a premises to the new La Belle Époque seniors club, which is now awaiting its members.

Serial cable thefts at electric charging stations in the Lens area

In the Lens area, cables at electric vehicle charging stations are repeatedly stolen, described as a new scourge.

El Niño: several foodstuffs threatened with price increases

The El Niño phenomenon could cause global climate disruptions and drive up prices in Europe for several foodstuffs such as palm oil, rice, coffee or fish.

Household consumption of goods falls 0.5% in September 2026

In September 2026, household spending on goods fell again (-0.5% after -0.5% in August), driven by the decline in manufactured goods and food.

Near Nice: abandonment of dog poop DNA program sparks debate

In a village near Nice, the new municipality's abandonment of dog poop DNA traceability has sparked resident dissatisfaction over the return of canine incivilities.

Chilly-Mazarin: suspicious package at Chronopost agency, four employees hospitalized

On October 27, police and firefighters responded to the Chronopost agency in Chilly-Mazarin (Essonne) over a suspicious package emitting smoke; four employees were hospitalized.

Ribécourt-Dreslincourt: Spots available for the household food challenge

The Deux Vallées intercommunal community is seeking volunteer households for a food-related challenge, from November 2026 to March 2027, as part of waste prevention.

Bordeaux: University library monitors obtain payment of their wages

After a mobilization since October 14, the presidency of the University of Bordeaux undertakes to pay all hours worked by student monitors at the Sciences and Techniques library.

Investigation into the vagueness surrounding revenue from metals from crematoriums

Journalist Julie Malaure publishes "Going Up in Smoke", an investigation into cremation and French regulations, revealing a lack of clarity over the earmarking of revenue from the sale of metals.

French people multiply strategies to reduce the cost of their groceries

Faced with rising food prices, French consumers are adopting promotions, store brands and anti-waste products to reduce their spending. The sector has adapted to these new behaviors.

Far-right "fight club" opens in Brest

An Active Club, a local chapter affiliated with a US-born supremacist network, has formed in Brest and offers combat training behind which hides a nationalist and supremacist ideology.

Influence campaign with racist ads targets 2027 presidential election

Two researchers publish a study on a vast destabilization campaign begun three years ago, aligned with European electoral calendars including that of France, with clues pointing to the Israeli private sector.

Key news this midday: October 31 mobilization, Binance hack, diesel price cut

Midday update: preparations for the October 31 mobilization, hacking of the Binance platform, and the diesel price cut coming into effect.

Le Fenouiller: town hall glass door vandalized, mayor files complaint

A glass door of the room located under the town hall of Le Fenouiller (Vendée) was vandalized. Mayor Walter Schoepfer denounced the act and a complaint has been filed.

Meurchin: seniors' residence project, city wants to take its time

In Meurchin, the municipality wants to take its time on a seniors' residence project.

Cagnes-sur-Mer: construction site exceeded pumping thresholds for four months

The prefecture has halted pumping at a construction site in Cagnes-sur-Mer after a "massive exceedance" of withdrawals, with the aquifer becoming saline.

Samse Group returns to growth in third quarter

The Grenoble-based Samse Group recorded revenue of €470 million in the third quarter of 2026, up 3% year on year, despite a difficult construction market.