Events

Green light for extension of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse

Swiss authorities and the French DGAC have approved the city-side extension of the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse terminal, a 157-million-euro project.

Teacher denounces lack of guidance at school

A teacher testifies on Europe 1 about the lack of guidance within the French national education system and pressure from some parents on teachers, in a context of high-school student anger.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision in Yonne

In Saint-Florentin in the Yonne department, a 53-year-old man was taken to hospital in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle into a tanker truck.

Food dispensers vandalized in Ploeuc-L'Hermitage

Two days after their installation in L'Hermitage-Lorge, food dispensers were damaged. The mayor denounced the damage.

Olivier Bouygues sentenced to two years' suspended prison for destruction of protected species

The Orléans correctional court sentenced Olivier Bouygues to two years' suspended imprisonment and a €750,000 fine for destruction of protected species in an organised gang, with withdrawal of his hunting licence for three years.

In Vieux-Condé, fundraiser launched to save solidarity garage

The SD solidarity garage in Vieux-Condé, which charges rates 40 to 50 percent below market prices, sees its future threatened. A fundraiser has been launched to ensure its survival.

French motorsport federation threatened with loss of accreditation

The sports minister has launched a procedure to strip the French motorsport federation of its accreditation, following irregularities in its operations and financial management. Local leaders are concerned.

Federrec and the Bulk and Reuse Network sign a strategic partnership

The Federation of Recycling, Reuse and Circular Economy Companies and the Bulk and Reuse Network announced the signing of a strategic partnership concluded on September 9.

Henri Guaino deems the presidential campaign 'radicalized' and 'hateful'

Former Nicolas Sarkozy adviser Henri Guaino believes the presidential campaign has become radicalized and hateful, which he describes as new.

Tarbes: Man sets up drug sales point in hotel to repay debt

A man from Toulouse set up a drug sales point in a hotel in the Bastillac area of Tarbes, on the instructions of other dealers, to repay a debt of 3,000 euros.

Côte d'Azur: Appeal trial of 'burglary marathon' postponed to January 2027

The Aix-en-Provence court of appeal has postponed to January 2027 the trial of six defendants convicted in Nice to 5 to 8 years in prison for a series of burglaries. They are placed under judicial supervision in the meantime.

Estagel: Two women injured in head-on collision, one driver flees

A serious road accident occurred in Estagel, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, injuring two women; one of the drivers fled.

Besançon: start of preparatory work for the widening of the RN57

A new phase of preparatory work for the widening of the RN57 begins in Besançon, with the felling of trees at the Saint-Ferjeux interchange before a project scheduled for nearly a decade from 2027.

Dijon: One injured in collision between motorcycle and car

A collision between a motorcycle and a car occurred on Tuesday, October 27, shortly before 4 p.m. in Dijon, injuring one person.

Hœrdt: Collection of ancient coins stolen at numismatic fair

At the 21st fair of the Hœrdt numismatic circle, a tray of ancient coins was stolen and a vehicle was broken into in the parking lot.

Portet-sur-Garonne: Former mayor Thierry Suaud, now senator, retains influence

Thierry Suaud, former mayor of Portet-sur-Garonne turned senator, appears to want to retain influence over his former municipality after eighteen years in office.

Thal-Marmoutier school wins regional wood construction award

The passive solid wood school in Thal-Marmoutier has received the first regional wood construction award of Grand Est.

The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle tests anti-drone laser for the first time

The French Navy experimented in June with an anti-drone laser system aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, to evaluate the technology in maritime conditions.

Sélestat: six months in prison for drug-impaired driving and fake license

A resident of Sélestat has been sentenced to six months in prison for driving after using cocaine, cannabis and opiates, with a false identity and a falsified license.

Death of Jean-Paul Huchon, former Socialist Party president of Île-de-France region

Former Socialist Party president of the Île-de-France region Jean-Paul Huchon has died at the age of 80. He chaired the regional council from 1998 to 2015.

Le Cannet: measures after nuisance from a Belgian Malinois

In a residence in Le Cannet, the owner of a Belgian Malinois that was terrorizing residents has accepted a behavioral assessment of his animal and will have to comply with conditions to get it back.

Cahors: fairground operators face weather and demonstrations

Set up on Gambetta Boulevard since October 17, the Cahors funfair is trying to attract families despite gloomy weather, the passage of demonstrations, and low purchasing power.

Kaysersberg Vignoble abolishes its two delegate mayors

The municipal council of Kaysersberg Vignoble voted to abolish the positions of delegate mayor of Kientzheim and Sigolsheim, stemming from the 2016 merger, a decision contested locally.

Strasbourg: rise in emergency housing needs for precarious students

Afges is closing its 2026 emergency housing scheme for students in extreme precariousness and notes a rise in requests, particularly among non-EU students.

Generative AI floods self-publishing and threatens literary creation

Books written or assisted by artificial intelligence are proliferating on self-publishing platforms such as Amazon KDP, disrupting the book sector.