Events

Noyon: one year in prison for beating his partner and stepdaughter

The Compiègne criminal court sentenced a man on Monday to one year in prison for violence against his partner and stepdaughter. He was remanded in custody.

Belfort: partially paid station parking from 2027 sparks controversy

The Belfort municipality will make one-third of the station parking paid starting January 2027. Opposition elected officials denounce a measure not announced during the campaign and the lack of alternatives.

Mushroom picking: Loire-Atlantique prefect calls for vigilance

The prefect of the Pays de la Loire region and Loire-Atlantique department is relaying ANSES's good practices to avoid poisoning linked to mushroom picking.

Parliamentary report on tourism criticized for its environmental guidelines

A parliamentary report on tourism recommends relaxing environmental standards and lightening the tax burden on air transport, guidelines denounced as inspired by industry lobbies.

Annecy raises awareness of seismic risk on National Resilience Day

On the occasion of National Resilience Day, the city of Annecy recalls the need to prepare for and raise awareness of seismic risk, thirty years after a significant earthquake.

Strasbourg-Entzheim: Volotea cancels flights to Agadir and Lanzarote this winter

Spanish airline Volotea has removed several flights from its winter program in France, including routes from Strasbourg-Entzheim airport to Agadir and Lanzarote.

Salindres: Ten jobs threatened by closure of Bios Développement site

In Salindres in the Gard department, the ten employees of Bios Développement are awaiting answers about their future, with management justifying a closure project by a lasting economic crisis and mentioning two potential takeover leads.

Bar-le-Duc: Six-month suspended sentence for assaulting security guard and insulting police officers

A man who struck a security guard at the entrance to a festival in Bar-le-Duc in August 2026, before insulting police officers, was sentenced to six months in prison with a suspended sentence.

Strasbourg: naturist sessions at municipal baths maintained despite sexual acts

The management of the municipal baths in Strasbourg, which had denounced inappropriate practices by some clients, has decided to maintain the naturist sessions.

Pau: greening work closes waste collection point

A greening project on Bayard Street in Pau, starting November 9, leads to the removal of a waste collection point.

Corsica: Japanese delegation visits to develop chestnut sector

A Japanese delegation is staying in Corsica until October 30 to deepen exchanges around chestnuts, which began at the Bocognano fair. First exports of Corsican flour could come to fruition.

Var: three intermunicipalities launch studies on waste treatment

Sived NG, Dracénie Provence Verdon agglomeration community and Lacs et gorges du Verdon have approved an agreement to launch studies on the treatment of residual household waste. Elected officials mention a seven-to-ten-year timeline before a recovery unit.

Pork prices plummet, producers trigger emergency call

Pork prices lost nearly 35 cents in a month at the Plérin auction, the national market reference, prompting producers to call on processors to prioritize French pork.

Investigation reveals hidden assets of Putin associate on French Riviera

A journalistic investigation has uncovered a villa in Saint-Tropez and an account in Monaco belonging to an associate of Vladimir Putin.

Aliapur and Infiniteria study tire pyrolysis plants in France

Eco-organization Aliapur undertakes to supply used tires to two pyrolysis plants that Infiniteria Europe plans to build in France.

Carrefour onigiris recalled across France for undeclared allergens

Carrefour has recalled a teriyaki salmon onigiri sold across France due to allergens not mentioned on the labeling.

Poitiers: fifty cats found abandoned in an apartment

In the Couronneries district of Poitiers, associations discovered about fifty abandoned cats in an apartment; some have been taken into care.

French Academy of Sciences warns on sexist and sexual violence in research

A report recognizes the mechanisms fostering sexist and sexual violence in the research world. Associations and victims denounce protections that are still insufficient.

Trappes: young person shot, no link to attack

In Trappes (Yvelines), a 22-year-old was injured by gunfire on 25 October. The lead of a link with the racist attack is ruled out.