Events

Social crisis: French people asked whether they feel represented by protesters

An article invites readers to express whether they feel represented or not by participants in the ongoing social mobilizations.

Évreux: neighborhood meeting on the future of Cités-Unies

During a neighborhood meeting in Cités-Unies, the Évreux municipality discussed the reopening of the Trangis Castle, cycling paths, and flooding.

TotalEnergies' green commitments under scrutiny

A report examines TotalEnergies' energy transition promises, between investments in renewables and the continuation of oil and gas production.

Sexagenarian convicted of sexual assaults despite his denials

A sexagenarian appeared before the judicial court on charges of sexual assault. He was found guilty, with the justice system classifying the acts as sexual assaults rather than mere 'horseplay'.

La Rouennaise Laure Gosset receives the Philibert-Vrau Prize for the Economy of the Common Good

Co-founder of Médiaction, a small and medium-sized enterprise in Rouen specializing in mediation between residents of priority neighborhoods, Laure Gosset is being honored by Entrepreneurs et dirigeants chrétiens.

Lithium battery energy storage project on agricultural land in Beauce

A project to store electricity using lithium-ion batteries on agricultural land in Beauce is causing controversy. Local residents and elected officials are concerned about soil sealing.

Octogenarian convicted of multiple sexual assaults on children

In a case of recidivism, a man over 80 years old was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended, for sexual assaults on the children of a couple of friends, with a ban on engaging in any activity involving contact with minors.

Strike at the Lactalis factory in Cuincy called by CGT

The Lactalis factory in Cuincy is shut down this Thursday due to a strike called by the CGT, with goods entering and leaving the site blocked.

Brands seek to appear in generative AI responses

Faced with declining Google search rankings, brands and influencers are trying to be cited by ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity. A new challenge for professionals facing still-evolving rules.

Head of Yemeni diplomacy in Paris calls for Houthis to be designated as terrorists

On a visit to Paris, the foreign minister of the Yemeni government is urging the EU to place the Houthis on its list of terrorist organizations, a request that Europeans consider risky for the Red Sea.

A motorcycle school for children opens at the Folembray circuit

The Folembray circuit now offers motorcycle riding lessons for children, in partnership with the Hauts-de-France league.

Guillaume Cerutti chosen by Emmanuel Macron to head Palace of Versailles

Guillaume Cerutti is to be appointed president of the Palace of Versailles at the November 4 cabinet meeting, replacing Christophe Leribault, who has moved to head the Louvre.

Loto: ticket price and minimum winnings to rise in 2027

The National Gaming Authority approves Loto tariff changes applicable in October 2027. FDJ will increase the ticket price and potential winnings, with a reduced period before redistribution after several draws without a winner.

In Esternay, a business providing administrative assistance to entrepreneurs

Caroline Lebœuf offers via 'Equi-Lib'Gestion' to relieve entrepreneurs of their administrative tasks, invoices and customer follow-ups.

An endometriosis support association for women created near Troyes

Colyne Champion created in October 2026 in Rosières-près-Troyes the association Les Endacieuses to share her experience of endometriosis and adenomyosis.

Op-ed by Christians denouncing the invisibility of social and police violence

Catholics and Protestants have signed an op-ed refusing to have non-violence imposed solely on demonstrators, citing the case of a teenager injured by police gunfire.

Opening in Albi of the incest trial of Jérôme F.

The trial of a 51-year-old man, accused of rape and sexual assault by his three daughters and his half-sister, has opened before the Tarn criminal court in Albi.

Tips for preventing winter illnesses and back pain

A doctor reminds people of preventive measures against winter illnesses: vaccination, physical activity, sleep and home ventilation.

The Beny app from Ollioules extends its service to guardianship oversight

The Beny startup, founded in Ollioules, has raised 90,000 euros and is now targeting professionals in guardianship and curatorship oversight.

Cambrésis: Gendarmerie reiterates warnings on telephone scams

The gendarmerie reports new cases of telephone scams in the Cambrésis and elsewhere, and renews its calls for vigilance.

Postponement of Euro 7 criticized for effects on health and industry

The postponement of Euro 7 regulations on new vehicle emissions is denounced as a bad signal for the fight against fine particles and for companies already compliant.

Yellow vests gather at a roundabout in Essonne

Several dozen Yellow vests met in Longpont-sur-Orge to discuss democratic and social alternatives and relaunch their mobilization.

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.

Where do the slogans chanted in demonstrations come from

An analysis of the origins of the slogans chanted in French protest marches, between Italian references, anti-national themes and protest themes.

At the assizes, Aziza M.'s children recount the abuse they suffered

During the trial of their mother Aziza M., her children testified from the witness stand about the fear and violence they say they suffered.

The burden of regulations on French companies

According to Bercy, 400,000 regulations are in force in France, costing companies 87 billion euros per year. Reportage in a Seveso plant near Avignon.

Maine-et-Loire: Stéphane Dramé takes the helm of the SPIP

Appointed in September 2026 to head the Prison Service for Insertion and Probation (SPIP) of Maine-et-Loire, Stéphane Dramé presents an assessment and discusses several projects, including an experiment on rapid social inquiries.

Replacement of high-voltage pylons on the power grid

Many high-voltage pylons will need to be replaced to support new cables and increase the capacity of the lines.

MEPs revisit end of combustion engine vehicles in 2035

The European Parliament's Environment Committee has lowered the CO2 threshold to 87.5%, reversing the 100% electric mandate voted on in 2022, a measure that will apply in France.

Roissy: new shipment of French aeronautical parts to Israel

Aeronautical parts manufactured in France are to be shipped from Roissy to Tel Aviv for arms company Elbit Systems, reigniting the debate on French military exports to Israel.