Events

Écrouves: Mayor Guy Anstett resigns from office

After several weeks of crisis, the mayor of Écrouves (Meurthe-et-Moselle), Guy Anstett, submitted his resignation to the prefect, effective October 31 if accepted. The municipality must now find a successor, under threat of dissolution of the municipal council.

Aisne: residential living unit for autistic adults under construction

A facility for autistic adults in very complex situations is under construction in Villequier-Aumont, near AFG Autisme 02. Professionals are welcoming this new care arrangement after their meeting with the ARS.

Ardennes: at least nine horses affected by atypical myopathy, two dead

Since October 24, 2026, nine cases of atypical myopathy have been recorded in the Ardennes. Two horses have died and the other seven are still alive but their condition is uncertain.

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.

Saint-Roman interchange between Monaco and Roquebrune: project on hold, France expected to act

The project for a new interchange at Saint-Roman, on the border of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, is blocked. The Monegasque government is awaiting a signal from the French authorities.

Var: Autumnal temperatures for the last week of October

Météo France is forecasting the gradual onset of autumnal coolness in the Var for this last week of October.

A bill to recognize a legal entity for the Loire river

Green MP Charles Fournier has introduced a bill seeking to recognize a legal entity for the Loire river and grant it rights.

Vigneux-de-Bretagne: a man brandishes a knife in the stands, a match interrupted

A man pulled out a knife about 20 cm long in the stands of the Coupe de France match Vigneux-de-Bretagne–Fontenay. He was arrested and the match was halted for 30 minutes.

Montauban: Repeat traffic offender remanded in custody until trial

Stopped in Savenes with 1.14 g of alcohol in his blood, without a valid license and driving a car with bald tires, a driver already known to the justice system caused a scene at the Montauban judicial court. He remains in custody until his trial next month.

Business failures: new record with 72,000 proceedings in one year

The number of business failures has reached a new record with 72,000 proceedings in one year in mainland France. The situation varies by region and sector of activity.

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.

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.

Beauvais: football club president dies in house fire

The president of a football club in Beauvais died in a house fire, sparking emotion in the local sports community.

Strasbourg-Entzheim: Volotea cancels flights to Agadir and Lanzarote this winter

Spanish airline Volotea has removed several flights from its winter program in France, including routes from Strasbourg-Entzheim airport to Agadir and Lanzarote.

French Riviera: autumn chill and forecasts for last week of October

Météo France announces the gradual onset of autumn chill on the French Riviera for the last week of October, with forecasts for the Alpes-Maritimes.

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.

Manche: heavy goods vehicle stolen in Yvelines found burned out

A road tractor stolen ten days earlier in the Yvelines was found burned, license plates removed, at a carpooling area in Saint-Côme-du-Mont in the Manche.

Hérault: 22-year-old motorcyclist killed near Ganges

A 22-year-old man from Alès died after a motorcycle accident that occurred on October 22 in Moulès-et-Baucels, in northern Hérault.

Montauban: Two 19-year-olds arrested while reselling counterfeit clothing

In the night of October 23 to 24, 2026 in Montauban, two 19-year-old men were caught by cameras negotiating the resale of a large quantity of counterfeit Nike and Adidas clothing.

Vendée: Three gas stations vandalized using the same method

Three gas stations in Vendée were vandalized last week, with the perpetrators targeting cash payment terminals for a paltry haul. An investigation has been opened.

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.

Martinique: 12 arrests in arms trafficking from the United States

Police have dismantled a network transporting firearms from the United States to Martinique via Saint Lucia. Nearly 430,000 euros in financial flows linked to these purchases have been identified since 2020.

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.

Nice: Carnival artisans must leave Spada hall after 2027 edition

After the February 2027 carnival, carnival artisans will have to leave Spada hall, their production site in Nice. They are worried about the costs and logistics of this move.

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.

Châtillon-sur-Seine: two young people arrested after hit-and-run

Two young people were arrested on Monday, October 26 in Châtillon-sur-Seine for hit-and-run, insulting officers, and driving without a license or insurance.

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.

M6 shakes up its programming for the evening of November 8

In light of the social context, M6 announces the broadcast of two new magazines on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Colombelles: 23-year-old man killed by car

A 23-year-old man was struck by a car overnight from October 17 to 18, 2026, in Colombelles, near Caen, and died shortly afterwards.

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.