Events

Loisy-sur-Marne: activities for children from Familles rurales

The Familles rurales association in Loisy-sur-Marne offered activities and a show for children during the All Saints' Day holidays.

Metz: starling flocks cause nuisance in city center

Every autumn, flocks of starlings invade the skies over Metz. Their droppings and odors cause inconvenience for city center residents.

Nîmes: former legionnaire convicted for antisemitic speech

A former Foreign Legion member with multiple convictions was convicted by the Nîmes court for having disseminated an antisemitic speech.

Rouen: student launches Fliint against high cost of living

Alex Colucci, 21, designed the Fliint app to combat the high cost of living in the Rouen metropolitan area.

Nancy: bar burglar located thanks to stolen AirPods

In Nancy, a man subject to an OQTF burgled a bar near the station on the night of November 11; geolocation of the stolen earbuds enabled police to arrest him.

France seizes a Paris townhouse belonging to Ukrainian billionaire Kostiantyn Zhevago

French justice seized a luxurious Paris townhouse belonging to Ukrainian oligarch Kostiantyn Zhevago, valued at $40 million. The billionaire is linked to the “Bataillon Monaco”.

In Reims, 22 homes fitted out in former CCI headquarters

The former Ponsardin townhouse, on rue Cérès in Reims, has been converted into 22 apartments, from studio to T4, awaiting their first occupants.

Manche: man injured in face by knife attack at Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët fair

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a man was injured in the face by a knife attack during the Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët fair in Manche.

Chase between Rodez and Montpellier: one fugitive hospitalized, the other in police custody

A man was injured during a chase of several dozen kilometers between Aveyron and Hérault on Sunday, November 8, 2026; another was placed in police custody.

New European rules on bank overdrafts from November 20

From November 20, new European rules strengthen oversight of bank overdrafts, including those under 200 euros, a reform causing concern in the Gers.

Takieddine's alleged retraction: Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni suffer setback on appeal

The chambre de l'instruction of the Paris court of appeal rejected on November 10 a challenge by Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni to the legal basis of the Libyan financing case.

Drôme: Aiguebelle monks sell their products to fund renovations

The monks of Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle Abbey in Montjoyer are organizing a sale of their products from November 9 to 15 to renovate the monument's sound system; the site is not classified and receives no subsidies.

After forty years in the police, Éric Slangen becomes deputy mayor of Bar-sur-Aube

Éric Slangen, former police commissioner in the Paris region, has become fifth deputy mayor of Bar-sur-Aube, in charge of urban planning, security and cleanliness.

Free parking at Nancy University Hospital: bill still pending

The bill by MP Hablot calling for free parking at the Nancy Regional University Hospital, which is now fee-paying, has still not been examined.

Vez keep passes to management by the Pays de Valois community of communes

The Vez keep, which houses a contemporary art collection, is now managed by the Pays de Valois community of communes, with Francis Briest remaining owner.

France to create international military AI center in Rennes in 2027

Paris will launch on November 20 a cooperation center to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence by the armed forces and evaluate the reliability of tools in coalition, based in Rennes in 2027.

Hyères: fundraiser to restore the Peacocks Room at San Salvadour Hospital

The Heritage Foundation and San Salvadour Hospital are launching a public fundraiser of 70,000 euros over three years to restore the Peacocks Room in Hyères.

Saint-Quentinois launches biodiversity atlas

The Saint-Quentinois urban community is setting up a biodiversity atlas to inventory the fauna, flora and habitats of the territory.

Flers Agglo dismissed by administrative court over municipal deliberations

The administrative court rejected Flers Agglo's request to annul deliberations taken by former municipalities of the Briouze community of communes.

Firefighters seek 100 million euros from manufacturer Scania

Departmental fire and rescue services believe they overpaid for their trucks due to a cartel among heavy vehicle manufacturers sanctioned by the European Union, and are seeking 100 million euros from Scania.

Saint-Pierre: First workshop on hearing for young children

The Carrefour des familles in Saint-Pierre hosted a workshop on children's hearing, led by a hearing care professional for parents and early childhood professionals.

Winter plan 2026-2027 activated in Seine-Maritime

The state activates its winter vigilance plan in Seine-Maritime. In Rouen and Le Havre, facilities welcome vulnerable people, with additional places in case of extreme cold.

Appointment of an advances and receipts manager at the Montpellier Judicial Court

An order dated November 13, 2026 records the cessation of functions and the appointment of an advances and receipts manager at the Montpellier Judicial Court.

Éclance: seniors' meal brings together 26 guests

The mayor of Éclance and the municipal council organized the traditional seniors' meal, which brought together 26 people at Le Val Moret restaurant in Magnant.

Senate bill to authorize license plate personalization

A bill introduced in the Senate proposes authorizing paid personalization of license plates in France, on the model of Belgium or the United Kingdom.