Events

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.

Évry: police officer corrupted by traffickers for 8,000 euros

A police officer in Évry was corrupted by drug traffickers for a sum of 8,000 euros. The case illustrates the links between crime and law enforcement in Essonne.

New Caledonia: new fuel price increase on November 1

The price of a liter of gasoline crosses the 200-franc mark for the first time in New Caledonia as of November 1, and diesel goes back above this threshold for the third time.

Safety information on Tilak Healthcare's OdySight software

Safety information (R2632638) addressed to ophthalmologists concerns Tilak Healthcare's OdySight software.

Safety information on Brainlab's Cranial EM surgical navigation software

A safety notice has been published regarding Brainlab AG's Cranial EM surgical navigation software (Universal Atlas 6.0), intended for internal-use pharmacies and health establishments.

Safety information on Hologic's Horizon DXA imaging system

Safety information concerns Hologic Inc.'s Horizon DXA imaging system, intended for healthcare facilities and imaging centers.

Safety information on Fresenius 6008 Caresystem hemodialysis equipment

Safety information is being distributed concerning Fresenius Medical Care's 6008 Caresystem hemodialysis equipment, intended for facilities and nephrologists.

Safety information on Philips Spectral CT scanners

Safety information concerns Philips Medical Systems Nederland Spectral CT scanners, intended for imaging departments.

Bitchat messaging app wins over France, notably during protests

The Bitchat messaging app, created by a Twitter co-founder, is enjoying strong success in France. It allows communication without internet or telephone network and is widely used during protests.

French Guiana: RSMA and SDIS open a training pathway for volunteer firefighters

In Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, the RSMA and the French Guiana Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS) are launching a program to train twelve volunteer firefighters.

Dijon: young woman arrested with electric self-defense device

A young woman was arrested in Dijon in possession of an electric self-defense device, which she said she had won at a funfair.

Montpellier: two years suspended sentence sought against doctor following death of young footballer

A doctor was on trial for involuntary manslaughter following the death in 2023 of Mickaël Virad, a rising star in Montpellier football, after four years in a vegetative state; a two-year suspended sentence has been requested.

Montauban: motorist hit from behind by van on Saint-Nauphary road

A motorist who was slowing down to turn was hit from behind by a van in Montauban; the van driver was hospitalized.

Seine-et-Marne: repeat road offender caught driving without a license and under the influence of drugs

A man already convicted 17 times for road offenses was stopped in Seine-et-Marne while driving without a license and under the influence of drugs.

Angers: dismissed employee tried for harassing former colleagues

A 27-year-old man was tried in Angers for flooding his former colleagues with malicious messages and calls after his dismissal, with the court taking strong security measures.

Tax Credit: Surge in Activity for Landscapers in Loire and Haute-Loire

Landscapers in the Loire and Haute-Loire departments are experiencing increased activity before December 31, driven by the tax credit available to individuals for certain landscaping works.

Nolay: public meeting on a future children's village for child welfare services

An information meeting was held in Nolay regarding the establishment of a children's and adolescents' village under the care of child welfare services, initiated by the Fondation action enfance and the Department. The project is expected to be completed by 2030.