Events

Expert warns of 400 fake IT support incidents via Microsoft Teams

Arnaud Wallon documents more than 400 fake IT support incidents on Microsoft Teams, involving mail bombing, fake technicians, and sometimes ransomware.

Nice-Est: HLM building residents still without gas since July

The last residents of a Côte d'Azur Habitat building in the Liserons district, in Nice-Est, have been without gas since July 2026, despite the first deputy mayor's announcement that the problem is fixed.

School: more teachers than 60 years ago but declining academic standards

While job cuts are sparking anger, the French Ministry of Education has far more teachers than in the 1960s, an increase that masks contrasting trends between primary and secondary education.

Grand Nancy: 18 months in prison for gassing and assaulting an octogenarian

Youssef Beji, 21, in an irregular situation, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for gassing and attempting to steal the jewelry of an octogenarian in Saulxures-lès-Nancy.

In Ardèche, elected officials and farmers mobilized against Burger King opening in Rosières

More than 200 people gathered at the call of the Confédération paysanne against the opening of a Burger King in the Vernades area of Rosières. Elected officials, residents and farmers denounce a project contrary to the "Ardèche spirit".

A61: one year in prison for repeat offender driver tried in Toulouse

A driver who committed a series of offenses on the A61 motorway near Castanet-Tolosan was sentenced to one year in prison in immediate appearance at the Toulouse court.

In Doullens, two historians call for the rehabilitation of Resistance fighter Roger Buns

Two local historians from Doullens are campaigning for the rehabilitation of Roger Buns, a Resistance fighter who died during the Second World War. They want his name and story to be better recognized in the municipality.

Sharp rise in wood pellet prices: is pellet heating still worthwhile?

Wood pellet prices have risen sharply, with nearly 80 euros more per tonne in bulk in one month. Households are questioning the cost-effectiveness of pellet heating.

Sablé-sur-Sarthe: Responsibilities in question after damage at the drinking water plant

Work at the Sablé-sur-Sarthe drinking water plant was completed nearly ten years ago, but responsibility for the damage observed remains to be determined.

Haguenau: Norcan and its subsidiary Sherpa under judicial restructuring

Norcan, a company specializing in modular aluminum solutions, and its subsidiary Sherpa Mobile Robotics have been under judicial restructuring since October 1. Its CEO Stéphane Fauth hopes to secure the company's future.

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.

Boulogne-Billancourt: social housing tenants denounce unlivable conditions

Residents of Square de l'Avre and des Moulineaux in Boulogne-Billancourt report mold, rats and broken elevators. Landlord Hauts-de-Seine Habitat says it is monitoring reports, while the city hall cites an aging building.

Vannes: three minors arrested for drug delivery to prison

Three minors aged 13 to 16 were arrested on October 25 near Vannes prison while attempting to deliver cannabis and a mobile phone to inmates.

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.

Saint-Nazaire: 21 firefighters mobilized for basement fire in social housing building

A basement fire broke out on October 26 in the early afternoon in a social housing building in Saint-Nazaire, requiring the intervention of 21 firefighters.

Tits killed by glue trap in Rambouillet: French Office for Biodiversity opens investigation

The French Office for Biodiversity has opened an investigation after five protected tits were found killed by a glue trap near a shopping center in Rambouillet (Yvelines). The alert was raised by an association.

Firminy: Mercedes hits five cars, scene filmed by resident

A 50-year-old driver hit several vehicles Saturday morning in Firminy, near Saint-Étienne. A resident filmed the scene and gave testimony.