Events

Camargue: Floods ravage 30% of rice crops

In the middle of the harvest, the equivalent of more than two months of rain fell in a few hours on the rice paddies of Camargue. Producers estimate losses at 30%, and the Region and the Department have announced emergency funds.

Tours: Administrative closure of bakery for hygiene violations

The prefecture of Indre-et-Loire has administratively closed the bakery "Le Prestige", in the Montjoyeux neighborhood of Tours, for serious hygiene violations observed on October 23, 2026.

A new family of drugs against gynecological cancers

A new family of treatments raises hope in the management of gynecological cancers.

Toulouse-Blagnac airport unveils its winter program with new destinations

On the occasion of the launch of the fall-winter 2026-2027 program, Toulouse-Blagnac airport announces new destinations, including Pointe-à-Pitre, Fuerteventura, and Pisa.

Nice: restaurant terrace collapses after pipe burst

A restaurant terrace collapsed on a street in Nice after the rupture of a major pipe, causing flooding of the roadway and panic in the neighborhood. Streets were closed and water was cut off.

A Paris cyber division magistrate discusses her battles at the University of Corte

Deputy prosecutor Johanna Brousse shared during a cybercrime conference in Corte the cases she handles, from the indictment of Telegram's boss to the investigation targeting Elon Musk.

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.

Caving rescue exercise in the Cuves de Sassenage

More than 130 people from Spéléo Secours Isère et Français, the CRS Alpes, the PGHM, and the SDIS 38 took part in a caving rescue exercise in Sassenage.

Ministry calls on employers to recruit apprentices without contracts

Many people enrolled in apprenticeships have not yet found a contract. The ministry in charge of apprenticeships is calling on employers to mobilize to take them in.

Nathalie Arthaud denounces factory closures and asymmetry of political emotion

Nathalie Arthaud reacts to factory closures by denouncing the absence of emotion comparable to that expressed for small shopkeepers.

Valorauto wants to expand in Europe its end-of-life vehicle recovery business

The joint venture created by Stellantis and Galloo wants to duplicate its end-of-life vehicle recycling model on the European market.

In Pommard, town hall wants to control tourist rentals

The municipality of Pommard has counted more than 30 tourist rentals when 20 are authorized, and says it is ready to crack down in the face of land pressure.

Vaucluse: drug trafficking and prostitution networks target young people from care homes

In Vaucluse, drug trafficking and prostitution networks are targeting young people, particularly on leaving children's homes, according to a report.

Nice: Villa Arson art school students occupy school since October 12

Some students at the Villa Arson in Nice are occupying the premises day and night to denounce pedagogical changes, the possible closure of the teachers' boarding facility, and to demand the departure of a professor facing accusations of molestation.

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.

Uncertainties over the future of the Ateliers Médicis in Clichy-Montfermeil

One year before the inauguration of the "suburban Villa Medici", doubts hang over the resources allocated to this weakened public institution.

Vaucluse: firefighters launch their calendar sales tour

Starting November 1, Vaucluse firefighters will go door-to-door across the department to sell their annual calendar.

Les Écologistes désignent un nouveau porte-parole

Marine Tondelier annonce que les militants écologistes ont choisi Kessacia Mine comme nouveau porte-parole, aux côtés d'Aminata Niakate.

Gray: body found in the Saône, investigation opened

Haute-Saône gendarmes discovered a body in the Saône at Gray on October 26. The prosecutor's office opened an investigation and ordered an autopsy.

Taxes: an automatic tax deduction on the bank accounts of millions of French people

An automatic tax levy is scheduled to take effect on Monday on the bank accounts of millions of French taxpayers.

Saint-Étienne: 11-year-old girl dies after fall from building

An 11-year-old girl died on the evening of Saturday, October 24, after falling from a building in Saint-Étienne, in circumstances still unknown, despite emergency services' intervention.

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.

In Paris, a newly built 300-room building has remained empty for three years

A recent Parisian building with 300 rooms remains unoccupied for three years, sparking outrage as the housing crisis persists.

GTT sanctioned on stock exchange despite confirmation of annual targets

Shares of French company GTT fell on the stock exchange after disappointing revenue, against a backdrop of tensions in Brazilian markets and rising oil prices.

An automatic gas cylinder dispenser installed in Luzarches

Residents of Luzarches (Val-d'Oise) have an automatic gas cylinder dispenser near a supermarket, accessible at any time.

Niederbronn-les-Bains: fire hits downtown house

A fire broke out Monday, October 26 in a residential building on Rue du Général-de-Gaulle in Niederbronn-les-Bains; a stove is suspected.

Millevaches plateau described as far-left stronghold ahead of Mélenchon visit

An article in Valeurs actuelles presents the Millevaches plateau as a far-left territory, citing David Lisnard and a UDR MP, and announces the expected presence of Jean-Luc Mélenchon on November 11.

Marine Tondelier commemorates 12th anniversary of Rémi Fraisse's death

The environmentalist leader recalls the memory of Rémi Fraisse in a context of criminalization of environmental activists, citing the A69 and A412 cases.