Events

Éric Zemmour responds to Karim Zéribi on the dissolution of Reconquête

Éric Zemmour reacted on social media to Karim Zéribi's call to dissolve Reconquête, denouncing an infringement on freedom of expression and stating that he will continue to "tell the truth to the French".

Assainvillers: Alterric meets residents on wind turbine installation

Operator Alterric France met residents of the Santerre area to present how wind turbines work as part of a new installation project in Assainvillers.

Near Saverne: motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with car

A collision between a car and a motorcycle occurred on October 27 in Furchhausen near Saverne; a 68-year-old man was airlifted in critical condition.

Major press file on anger and violence in France

A major file looks back at the anger and violence sweeping the country, with Jérôme Fourquet's analysis of looter profiles and the consequences for the presidential election.

Renewable energy: Developers rush to secure contracts before the presidential election

Fearing a halt to wind and solar projects in the event of a Marine Le Pen victory, French renewable energy developers are rushing toward state-guaranteed public contracts, driving prices down.

Behind the scenes of the week: Lecornu facing "Bitchat", Le Pen and antifas turned away

The political column looks back at Matignon's difficulties in the face of social networks, Marine Le Pen's situation at Renaissance and the turning away of antifascist militants.

Northern Alsace: well water still used despite pollution-related ban

Since 2008, the use of well water has been banned in some thirty municipalities around Merkwiller-Pechelbronn due to pollution linked to the area's oil past. The ban, forgotten, is being rediscovered.

Strasbourg: 11 arrests and major seizures in arms trafficking

The discovery of weapons, ammunition and drugs in a cellar in Strasbourg led police to dismantle a suspected network for importing and reselling weapons, with eleven arrests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marseille: trial of real estate operation targeting former oligarch Vitaly Malkin postponed

The trial of nine defendants judged in Marseille for a vast real estate operation that defrauded former Russian senator Vitaly Malkin has been postponed to an undetermined date, after the prosecution and civil parties appealed.

Réunion: Bras-Fusil gendarmerie brigade reopens after fire

Ten days after the fire that led to its closure, the Bras-Fusil gendarmerie brigade in Saint-Benoît has reopened, in a context of urban violence. The prefect assures that the gendarmerie has not abandoned the field.

Laurence Ferrari signs an alarmist editorial on security and state authority

In an editorial, Laurence Ferrari considers that France is in a "state of emergency" in the face of multiplying violence and the collapse of trust in leaders, calling on the state to regain its authority.

Vierzon: RN town hall drops play about Amazon worker

The RN town hall of Vierzon has dropped the play "Amazonia", deemed "divisive" by Mayor Yannick Le Roux. The authors and actors denounce a cancellation that is "explicitly political".

Jewelry store robbery in Lyon, chase up to the A450

On Friday, October 23, a robbery took place in downtown Lyon. At least one suspect was arrested after a police chase.

Death of writer René Belletto at 81

Writer René Belletto, a figure of contemporary crime and fantasy fiction and winner of several literary prizes in the 1980s, has died at the age of 81.

Enercoop photovoltaic project divides a village in the Luberon

In Buoux, in the Vaucluse, a 7.4-hectare photovoltaic panel project with goat grazing is provoking opposition from residents concerned about the artificialization of an oak woodland.

Streamer Nicolas Trouvé denounces abuse by his stepfather

Nicolas Trouvé, a former child in ASE care, testifies to the violence inflicted by his stepfather during his childhood.

Vosges: closure of last French bolduc manufacturer

The last French bolduc manufacturer, based in the Vosges, is ceasing operations, putting an end to local artisanal production.