Events

Evictions decline in Paris while rising across France

An analysis shows that evictions are decreasing in Paris while surging elsewhere in France, thanks notably to rent arrears prevention.

Le Souvenir français pays tribute to those who died for France in Châlons-en-Champagne

The ceremony was held at the Ullmann section of the eastern cemetery of Châlons-en-Champagne, under the presidency of General Michel Billard, to honor veterans who died for France.

In Marseille, municipal funeral services offer lower-cost funerals

Marseille's municipal funeral service allows residents to organize funerals at reduced prices. The city is one of the few in France to offer this system.

Weather forecast for Sunday, November 1, 2026

Weather forecast bulletin for Sunday, November 1, 2026 in France, with any weather warnings from Météo France.

Drought: water restrictions extended through December 31 in Nord and Pas-de-Calais

The Hauts-de-France prefecture says recent rains have not allowed aquifers to recharge and extends water restrictions through December 31, 2026 in Nord and Pas-de-Calais.

A Seine-Maritime factory restarts one year after closure and is hiring

In Longroy, in Seine-Maritime, an industrial site is resuming activity under the Zignago Vetro France name and plans to hire, one year after its closure.

Four departments on yellow alert for strong winds this Sunday

Météo-France has placed four departments, including Ain, on yellow alert for strong winds this Sunday, November 1.

Batteries made in France: the question of production capacity

While only two factories manufacture electric vehicle batteries in France, Stellantis is investing heavily to meet demand and address the challenge of industrial sovereignty.

Investigation into the laser business for quitting smoking

Hundreds of clinics in France promise laser smoking cessation at high cost, a method contested by researchers and doctors, with the Health Ministry mentioning potentially misleading commercial practices.

Despite empty offices, new towers rise

As office vacancy increases in France, several major new projects are coming to market, including the 180-meter Tour des Lyonnais at La Part-Dieu in Lyon.

Île-de-France: pimps who kept a young woman under their control

Pimps in Île-de-France generated between 1,500 and 2,000 euros in daily revenue by keeping a young woman under their control. The case is brought before the courts.

Release of an investigative book by Davet and Lhomme on the Bolloré empire

Le Monde journalists Gérard Davet and Fabrice Lhomme publish a new investigative book devoted to Vincent Bolloré, his media empire, and his political project for France.

The development of funeral cooperatives in France

About ten funeral cooperatives have emerged in France over twenty years, offering personalized and non-profit funeral support in Rennes, Bordeaux, Lille or Nantes.

French municipalities face cemetery saturation

Across France, cemeteries are under pressure and municipalities are seeking solutions to free up space. Regulation offers several legal levers to adapt practices.

Bitchat messaging app seduces in France, especially during demonstrations

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 demonstrations.

JDD insiders: Villiers-Bardella, Knafo and franceinfo, Lisnard and AI

The JDD political backstage column mentions a dialogue between Philippe de Villiers and Jordan Bardella on CNews, the continuation of Sarah Knafo's interview on franceinfo, and David Lisnard's book devoted to artificial intelligence.

Sorghum, African cereal, gains ground in France in the face of climate

Faced with high heat and drought, farmers and researchers are exploring the potential of sorghum, still little widespread in France.

At least six women killed by their partner or ex-partner in October 2026

At least six women were killed in France during October 2026 by their partner or ex-partner, according to a report recounting their stories.

Alba co-founder recounts remote grave-cleaning in Île-de-France

The Alba service offers individuals the cleaning of the graves of their deceased loved ones, including when they live far away. Its co-founder testifies in a Paris-region cemetery ahead of All Saints' Day.

Automatic transmission driving license increasingly popular with candidates

Cheaper and simpler, the automatic transmission driving license is attracting a growing number of candidates in France.

SNCF hiring train drivers in Picardy and Hauts-de-France

SNCF TER Hauts-de-France is launching a recruitment drive for train drivers across Picardy and Hauts-de-France, with a one-year training program.

How funeral rites are evolving in France

Memory dances, atypical hearses and ecological funerals testify to new ways of paying tribute to the deceased, shaking up traditions.

In Fort-de-France, guided tour of La Levée cemetery for All Saints' Day

About forty people took part on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in a guided tour of La Levée cemetery in Fort-de-France to discover its historical heritage.

Charity bingo organized in Saint-Aubin for France Alzheimer Aube

The France Alzheimer Aube association is organizing a charity bingo on November 14, 2026 at the Saint-Aubin community hall, in the Aube department, with many prizes to win.

News roundup for October 31, 2026: intrusion at a school in Marseille and international alerts

The October 31, 2026 news broadcast notably covers an intrusion at a preschool in Marseille, social unrest in France, and security alerts in Moscow and Russia.

Weather forecast for Saturday, October 31, 2026

France 2 weather forecast bulletin for Saturday, October 31, 2026, including any weather warnings from Météo France.

Volunteer detectives help find stolen cars in France

Nearly 30,000 people are registered on the LAMP app to report and search for stolen vehicles, in support of police investigations.

The legal requirement for coffins challenged in France

The article examines the requirement to bury in a coffin, presented as a health safeguard, and the challenges to it.

Vincent Bolloré allegedly funded launch of Xenia Fedorova's agency

According to an investigation, billionaire Vincent Bolloré allegedly paid several tens of thousands of euros to Xenia Fedorova, former director of RT France and former CNews commentator, to help her create her press agency.

Ikea France launches employment preservation plan and revises strategy

Facing a slowing furniture market, Ikea France is launching a contested employment preservation plan, while planning to open ten new stores by 2030.