Events

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.

Péronne: 63-year-old man seriously injured after being struck on pedestrian crossing

A 63-year-old man was struck by a car driven by an octogenarian on avenue des Australiens in Péronne. He was taken in charge as an absolute emergency by firefighters.

Amboise: construction of second mosque halted then allowed to resume

Amboise town hall suspended then authorized the resumption of construction work on a second mosque after verifying the validity of the permit issued in 2022. The project covers 443 m².

Four decades of child sexual abuse within the same family, man charged

Cyrille H. was charged in 2024 with rape and sexual assault against nine victims, including his sister and four of his children. According to Libération, he allegedly imitated his father's behavior, with his mother accused of covering up the facts.

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.

Beaufort: opposition councilor Fabrice Vandekerkhove resigns

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

European Commission proposes sweeping Frontex reform

Brussels has presented a reform of the European border surveillance agency, providing for up to 30,000 agents and expanded powers regarding expulsions.

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Gers: worrying disappearance of Reunan Lepoutre in Beaumarchés

Reunan Lepoutre, residing in Beaumarchés in the Gers department, has not been heard from since Wednesday evening after leaving his job in Riscle; his wife fears an accident.

Bègles: traveller caravans reinstalled on parking lot after departure of CRS

About twenty caravans installed at the Arches de l'Estey parking lot in Bègles were evicted, then reinstalled on a neighboring parking lot as soon as the CRS left.

Canals: more than 1,000 liters of diesel stolen from two transport companies

Two transport companies neighboring the Canals business park were burglarized three times each, with more than 1,000 liters of diesel stolen between October 7 and 10.

High cost of living weighs on French Halloween spending

Faced with declining purchasing power, the French could reduce their Halloween spending, worrying industry professionals.

Savoie: WAM PARK fined €10,000 for failure to comply with personal protective equipment verification procedures

WAM PARK in Savoie has been fined €10,000 for failure to bring personal protective equipment verification procedures into compliance.

A municipality continues the rollout of video surveillance

The city plans sixteen new camera locations for the 2026 phase, including license plate recognition cameras, in parallel with arming its municipal police.

Collision between two cars in Moncy in the Orne: seven injured including four children

A traffic accident occurred on October 29, 2026 in Moncy (Orne). Seven people, including four children, were taken to hospital.

Le Havre: divorced father convicted of drunk driving with children aboard

A father has been convicted in Le Havre for driving completely drunk with his children aboard while taking them back to their mother's.

Lille: Fireplace ban and control methods

In Lille, the fireplace ban raises questions about home inspections and the possibility of neighbors reporting violations.

Thomas More Institute presents 10 institutional proposals

The think tank unveils ten proposals to reform institutions, including the primacy of the referendum and an overhaul of the Constitutional Council and ministerial cabinets.

Bison Futé: Friday, October 30 classified orange on the roads

Bison Futé expects many trips on Friday, October 30 in both directions, linked to the last weekend of the All Saints' holidays and All Saints' Day.

A delivery driver says he was fired for going to the bathroom

A delivery driver says he was fired after being absent to use the restroom, denouncing working conditions in the profession.

Antibes: Marenda-Lacan block finds its rhythm four years after opening

Four years after its launch, Antibes' new Marenda-Lacan district, driven by a major bookstore and new shops, is seeing attendance grow and is drawing a positive assessment from local residents.

In Pamiers, residents denounce heavy truck traffic

On Avenue du Jeu du Mail in Pamiers, residents are complaining about the nuisances caused by heavy car and truck traffic at the entrance to the municipality.

Chambéry: man tried for driving at firefighters during urban riots

A 23-year-old from Chambéry was tried by the Chambéry correctional court for driving his car at firefighters and threatening them with death during the September urban riots.

Wolxheim: the Sulzbad spa still closed since the 2025 fire.

The Sulzbad spa in Wolxheim, hit by a fire in July 2025, has still not reopened. Its manager is finally due to receive the insurance payouts, but reopening is not expected for several months.

Foix: mother ordered to repay 18,000 euros in CAF benefits

A benefits claimant from Pamiers, absent from her trial before the Foix court, was ordered to repay 18,212 euros for concealing her life as a couple.

A father tried in Évry for sexual assault on his stepdaughter

A man was tried at the Évry court for having sexually assaulted his stepdaughter in Brunoy in 2020, denying the facts and blaming the victim.

Hyères: Salt Road closed to cars from November 2

The road linking Almanarre to Giens will be closed annually to vehicles from Monday, November 2, with only soft mobility modes allowed.

Very small enterprise barometer: 61% of small business owners see their turnover decline

In the third quarter of 2026, 61% of managers of very small enterprises saw their turnover decline and 71% their net margin shrink. Half pay themselves less than the minimum wage, according to the barometer of the Syndicat des Indépendants.

Sainghin-en-Mélantois: Mayor wants to rethink access to municipal facilities

The mayor of Sainghin-en-Mélantois wishes to review the terms of access to the municipality's facilities.

Bouches-du-Rhône: a man arrested for threatening police officers with death online

A man was arrested in Bouches-du-Rhône after issuing death threats against police officers on social media.

Food discount stores attract customers amid rising prices

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, food discount chains, which have around 300 outlets in France, are attracting more and more consumers.

INSEE: 8 in 10 residents of Martinique were born on the island, a record in France

An INSEE study released on October 29 shows that eight in ten residents of Martinique were born on the island, a record in France.

Matignon prepares to sell Hôtel Beistegui in Paris

The State plans to sell Hôtel Beistegui, on the Esplanade des Invalides in Paris, under a program aiming to raise 300 million euros in 2027.