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Antibes: union denounces "uberization" of stretcher service at hospital

Six months after the deployment of a stretcher-management software at Antibes hospital, the CGT denounces an "uberization" of the service while management hails a positive record.

A "territorial utility" status envisaged to preserve rural shops

Benefits and a "territorial utility" status are proposed to support small businesses in rural areas.

McDonald's continues its expansion in rural France

The McDonald's chain, which operates more than 1,600 restaurants in France, is continuing to target rural areas for new openings.

Cauterets pools heating oil orders for its residents

Faced with a 60% increase in heating oil prices over one year, the municipality of Cauterets is proposing to pool its residents' orders to negotiate better rates.

Puy-Saint-Vincent presents results of its snowfarming experiment

The Puy-Saint-Vincent resort unveiled on November 3, 2026 the results of its experiment in conserving snow from one year to the next, a practice that is debated.

The 7 a.m. TV news, Wednesday, November 4

Top stories: the U.S. elections, the minimum wage increase that would weigh on businesses, and the security arrangements for the November 5 strike.

Sélestat: Conserverie des Papillons transforms unsold goods with an ESAT

Conserverie des Papillons gives a second life to unsold fruits and vegetables from local partners, processed at the ESAT in Sélestat as part of an inclusive approach.

Toulouse: safety order targeting building on rue d'Astorg

The Toulouse city hall issued on October 30 a safety order for 18, rue d'Astorg, requiring owners to secure nine homes and two businesses within twelve months. Cracks, water infiltration and a wooden structure in need of renovation are the cause.

Lys-lez-Lannoy: tenants without elevator for a year

Residents of the Le Vert Pré residence in Lys-lez-Lannoy denounce the absence of an elevator for a year and call for it to be put back into service.

Share of 'made in France' in consumption remains low

The share of products and services made in France in consumption has risen slightly but remains well below the level of fifteen years ago.

French Christmas gift budget on the rise

According to the Havas Market study, the French plan to spend an average of 252 euros on Christmas gifts, compared to 245 euros last year.

The government wants to end the mailing of ballot papers to voters' homes

The executive wants to eliminate the mailing of ballot papers to voters' homes starting with the next legislative elections to save money, a measure that divides citizens, elected officials, and printers.

Pauline Gachet named Meilleur ouvrier de France in hotel maître d' category

Originally from Châtillonnais, Pauline Gachet wins the title of Meilleur ouvrier de France in the maître d'hôtel, service and table arts category, becoming the fourth woman to obtain this title.

In Creil, Qualidal opens its capital to develop internationally

Qualidal, a company specializing in industrial flooring, is opening its capital to target the Italian and Polish markets.

"A church burns every week in France": a misleading claim

The Religious Heritage Observatory records 25 to 50 fires per year in religious buildings, including 10 to 20 deliberate ones, which puts the viral claim into perspective.

New Caledonia: 50 fires recorded in October against 95 in September

The New Caledonia Environment Observatory records 50 fires in October, down compared to September, thanks to its satellite remote sensing.

Safety information on the LAP prescription assistance software

Safety information is being issued regarding the LAP prescription assistance software from NETSoins DM (Teranga Software), intended for healthcare services.

Recall of Steriflush NaCl 0.9% syringes distributed by Raffin Medical

A recall procedure (R2631424) concerns Steriflush NaCl 0.9% syringes and associated care sets distributed by Raffin Medical, intended for pharmacies and home healthcare providers.

Nice: pipe burst floods a neighborhood and leaves households without water

A water main burst on Boulevard Henri-Sappia in Nice-Nord, flooding a neighborhood and leaving several households without water. Staff from the Métropole and Eau d'Azur are on site.

Native Spaces expands internationally in event venues

Specialised in booking venues and accommodation for major professional events, the Nice-based company Native Spaces is expanding internationally, from Cannes to Barcelona via Davos.

EDF Corsica raises awareness among elected officials and state services on hydraulic safety in Castirla

EDF Corsica organized a sensitization day at the Castirla hydroelectric power plant on risks associated with hydraulic structures: floods, dam failure, and flow variations.

Sète: last infested plane trees to be felled by end of year

In Sète, nearly 600 trees have been decimated in less than ten years by the tiger longhorn beetle. The last infested plane trees will be felled before the end of the year, before replanting.

Beuzeville: gendarmerie barracks named after resistor Bernard Picoult

The Beuzeville gendarmerie barracks now bears the name of resistor Bernard Picoult, in the presence of his family and local residents.

Drug trafficking: study warns about 'Uberization' and use of AI

A recent study shows a sharp rise in drug consumption and a diversification of traffickers' services, including home delivery and the use of artificial intelligence. Authorities are struggling to keep up.

A beekeeper from Sainte-Maxime launches his first mead vintage

A beekeeper from Sainte-Maxime is innovating with a first vintage of mead, which will be offered for sale at the Vivez Provence trade show.

In Troyes, patients worried about the removal of Zoladex reimbursement

Zoladex will no longer be reimbursed as of December 15, a move contested by patients undergoing cancer treatment in Troyes.

Reims: Opposition denounces a "hidden budgetary drift" regarding the footbridge and museum

Socialist councillor Éric Quénard criticizes the management of cost overruns for the Reims footbridge and Museum of Fine Arts, following a video by Mayor Arnaud Robinet detailing the costs.

Longvic: scooter clocked at 64 km/h confiscated by court

A 45-year-old man checked in August on an electric scooter capable of far exceeding the authorized 25 km/h saw his vehicle confiscated by the police court.

Four years of underwater research on the wrecks of Operation Dynamo in Dunkirk

A review of four years of underwater research conducted on the wrecks of Operation Dynamo, off the coast of Dunkirk, is presented. Scientists are documenting the conservation status of these remains.

Nîmes: prison staff strike outside the detention center

Probation and insertion counselors from the Gard department held a work stoppage outside the Nîmes detention center to protest staffing shortages.