Events

Hauts-de-France: More than half of drinking water networks above pesticide standards

An investigation by media outlet Vert reveals that in Hauts-de-France, more than half of drinking water distribution networks exceed pesticide compliance standards.

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.

Breast cancer screening: participation in Normandy

Normandy shows breast cancer screening participation rates close to the European target, while France remains below with 45.6% in 2024-2025.

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.

Le Mans: Metropole anticipates risks of conference center works

Le Mans Metropole has requested the dispatch of an expert to anticipate possible damage that work on the conference center could cause to neighboring buildings.

Eure-et-Loir: Rejection of permit for battery park suspended by court

The presiding judge of the Orléans administrative court has suspended the Eure-et-Loir prefect's order rejecting a building permit for an electricity storage park in an agricultural zone.

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.

La Baule: trial for serious violence against a police officer postponed to May 2027

The trial of three young men accused of beating up a police officer in La Baule has been postponed to May 25, 2027, with one of the defendants seeing his judicial supervision eased.

Étaples-sur-Mer: About sixty young people discover institutions

The sub-prefect of Montreuil-sur-Mer took part in the event “Unis-forme in blue, white, red” in Étaples-sur-Mer, presenting institutions to around sixty young people.

Children enjoyed vacation activities

116 children took part in the activities offered during the vacations, which ended with a Halloween parade and a dance party.

Toulon-based SME Ensol exceeds 15 million euros in revenue

Born in Toulon, the company Ensol, with around a hundred employees, is developing a virtual power plant and is about to become an electricity supplier.

Laxou Auchan sanctioned for failure to display prices

SAS Auchan Hypermarché de Laxou Sapinière has been sanctioned for failure to display prices.

Ajaccio mandates structural assessment for old buildings in city center

Ajaccio's municipal council has adopted a perimeter within which old apartment buildings must have their structure checked, to prevent the risk of collapse.

Nemours: missing homeless man found dead in Loing Canal

A 56-year-old homeless man, missing for five days, has been found dead in the Loing Canal at Nemours, in Seine-et-Marne.

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.

Connected TVs: personal data collection for targeted advertising in question

Connected devices, including televisions, may be capable of collecting personal data for targeted advertising, a practice brands consider legal but which is contested.

Compiègne: Christian Tellier, former sports deputy, still sought after

In Compiègne, Christian Tellier, former sports deputy who has not sat on the municipal council since March, is still consulted on several files, including Paris-Roubaix.

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.

Grégory case: 83-year-old former policeman defends his investigation

A policeman now aged 83, who had accused little Grégory's mother, defends the investigation's choices.

Ardèche: Petition by parents against free meals for police and gendarmes

The president of the departmental council wants to offer lunch to police and gendarmes in Ardèche middle school canteens; a petition by parents of pupils opposes it ahead of the plenary session on October 30 in Privas.

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.

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.

French Guiana: six members of illegal gold mining support network sentenced

The Cayenne judicial court sentenced six members of a network supporting illegal gold mining to prison terms and fines, as well as confiscations.

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

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

Eure : Mayor of Le Landin referred to criminal court for illegal constructions

The mayor of Le Landin (Eure), Michel Dezellus, is to be summoned in March 2027 to the Évreux criminal court for having had homes built without complying with urban planning rules. The municipal council was heard in this case.

Marienthal: man threatening suicide, RAID intervenes

Haguenau police were alerted on the morning of Friday, October 30: a 58-year-old man was threatening to commit suicide in Marienthal. RAID intervened on site.

Domestic violence in court: a string of cases

An article looks back at the judicial handling of domestic violence in France, where 272,000 victims were recorded in 2024.

Crédit Agricole: chief executive anticipates drop in loan demand

Despite a profit of nearly two billion euros, the chief executive of Crédit Agricole forecasts a decline in loan applications and a possible increase in risks, citing instability in France.

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.

Castres: four individuals tried for fuel theft caught in the act

Caught in the act after siphoning fuel and attempting to steal equipment from a company in Castres, four individuals gave surprising explanations to police. They were absent from their trial.

Laon: municipal police armament approved by prefecture

The prefecture has approved the arming of the Laon municipal police, a measure championed by Mayor Eric Delhaye to facilitate cooperation with the national police.

Beaufort: opposition councilor Fabrice Vandekerkhove resigns

Municipal opposition councilor Fabrice Vandekerkhove announces his resignation after denouncing the state of the municipality's roads.

Sainte-Ménehould: Mayor details strategy in response to methanization project

The mayor of Sainte-Ménehould sets out his position and strategy in response to the contested methanization project, following exchanges at the municipal council.

Drôme: Fate of Monts du matin nursing home in court's hands

The Monts du matin nursing home in the Drôme is at the heart of a judicial procedure between serious failings and a judicial counter-response.