Events

At the Dionysud trade show in Béziers, disease-resistant grape varieties presented

The Gard-based company VCR is presenting at the Dionysud trade show in Béziers crossbred vine varieties designed to be more resistant to parasites, allowing, according to the company, a significant reduction in phytosanitary products.

Bruno Retailleau guest on franceinfo's 8:30

Bruno Retailleau, Les Républicains candidate in the presidential election, is the guest on franceinfo's 8:30 on Thursday, November 5, to discuss strikes, purchasing power and high school blockades.

French national police warn of fake tax letter scam

Scammers are posing as the Direction générale des finances publiques and sending fake letters with QR codes or fraudulent links to steal tax identifiers and cryptocurrencies.

Avesnes-sur-Helpe: Brawl breaks out at Prim'toit hostel

A brawl broke out at the Prim'toit hostel in Avesnes-sur-Helpe over a trivial matter: a beer and an untidy ashtray.

Very difficult traffic on the A8 in the Alpes-Maritimes

A several-kilometer traffic jam formed Thursday morning on the A8 between Antibes and Nice in the direction of Nice.

Postponement of Euro 7 criticized for effects on health and industry

The postponement of Euro 7 regulations on new vehicle emissions is denounced as a bad signal for the fight against fine particles and for companies already compliant.

Burglaries multiply in the run-up to Christmas

Several recent burglaries, including thefts of wine bottles, snails and oysters, illustrate the heightened risks ahead of the holidays.

Soutiens Ton Club has raised 10 million euros for sports clubs

The crowdfunding platform of the French Sports Foundation has raised 10 million euros in six years for sports clubs, through more than 7,300 campaigns across 98 federations.

Cœur de Flandre: elected officials faced with reducing land consumption

Elected officials of the Cœur de Flandre intercommunal community must adapt to objectives for reducing the consumption of land.

Hot pepper challenges on social media: more than 100 poisonings

Poison control centers have recorded more than a hundred poisonings over five years linked to challenges involving the consumption of very hot peppers popularized on social media, mainly among teenagers.

Var: residents denounce composting platform in Tourrettes

Around 150 people gathered in front of a composting platform in the Pays de Fayence area to denounce odors, fly invasions and possible polluted discharges.

Dijon: driver convicted for running a red light in a company vehicle

The Dijon police court convicted a motorist who was challenging a fine for running a red light in a vehicle belonging to his employer.

Alstom's TGV M makes its first commercial journey from Paris

The new TGV M, whose trains leave the Alstom site in Belfort, made its first commercial journey on Friday, November 6, departing from Paris. The Belfort site is bolstered by this activity.

Château-Thierry: streets closed for Autumn Fair on November 7 and 8

The Château-Thierry Autumn Fair returns on November 7 and 8, 2026, with a flea market on Saturday and street closures for motorists.

In Dijon, the sports world questions its adaptation to global warming

The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Football League is organizing a day on sport and ecology in Dijon, as some events have already been cancelled due to heat.

Foix: decision postponed to November 17 in the case of a worker's fall in Pamiers

The court in Foix has postponed until November 17, 2026 its decision concerning a workplace accident that occurred in 2016 in Pamiers, where a temporary worker fell more than four meters on a construction site.

At the Alfort veterinary school, students denounce deplorable conditions

Students at the Alfort veterinary school are warning about mold, out-of-order refrigerators and windows in their premises.

MP calls for better recognition of volunteer firefighters in their pensions

LIOT MP Yannick Favennec is backing a bill aimed at strengthening recognition of volunteer firefighters' commitment in the calculation of their pension rights.

Debate on the ethical challenges of AI in medicine

An AI ethics specialist analyzes the challenges of deploying this technology in medicine, between diagnostic performance and fantasies.

OphtaMaine, a private model against medical deserts in the Sarthe

In the Sarthe, the seven doctors at OphtaMaine claim 133,000 treatments in 2025 and appointment waiting times reduced from one year to fifteen days. Its co-founder would like to generalize this structure without public subsidies.

Pelican Health launches participatory fundraising

The Isère-based medtech Pelican Health is seeking to raise between 300,000 and 500,000 euros from the general public to fund new clinical studies.

In Mauguio, football club converts goals into meals for precarious students

US Mauguio Carnon has partnered with Halle Bio d'Occitanie: every goal scored provides one kilo of foodstuffs to students in precarious situations.

Media warn of violence against journalists ahead of the presidential election

News directors and journalists are concerned about the multiplication of attacks in the field and by political figures as the presidential campaign approaches.

New Caledonia: growth of ride-hailing services in Greater Nouméa

Against the backdrop of declining public bus lines and the growth of taxis since the 2024 riots, ride-hailing apps are attracting more and more users in Greater Nouméa, such as the local platform Zygo.

New Caledonia: vigilance over sites charging subscriptions for administrative procedures

In New Caledonia, several people have been trapped by sites charging a monthly subscription without their knowledge to obtain administrative documents. A fake Kbis distribution platform is subject to government vigilance.