Events

Cookies: the CNIL fines Fnac Darty 7 million euros

The CNIL has imposed a fine of 7 million euros on Fnac Darty Participations and Services and Fnac Direct for non-compliance with rules on cookies and trackers.

The Friends of Bagnères Citoyenne organize an afternoon of exchanges

The association "Les Ami.e.s de Bagnères Citoyenne" is organizing Sunday, November 1 an afternoon of exchanges and entertainment, in connection with Attac 65, following the municipal elections.

Seclin: fires and damage during high school demonstrations, seven arrested

In Seclin (Nord), trash fires set during high school demonstrations on October 1 spread to the gate and entrance door of Les Hauts de Flandre high school. Police identified seven suspects, who were arrested on October 14.

Lille: last hours to participate online in participatory democracy initiative

The city of Lille is closing the online participation period for its participatory democracy initiative, with residents still having a few hours to submit their votes and proposals.

H2air acquires French subsidiary of wind developer Energiequelle

Amiens-based renewable electricity producer H2air is acquiring the French subsidiary of German company Energiequelle to strengthen its presence in the national wind power sector.

Romilly-sur-Seine : les municipales annulées, nouvelles élections en janvier-février

Le tribunal administratif a annulé les élections municipales de mars à Romilly-sur-Seine en raison d'une mention manquante sur le bulletin de la liste victorieuse. De nouvelles élections sont fixées les 31 janvier et 7 février.

In Calais, a woman presented as a customer turns out to be a trafficker

A woman believed to be a simple consumer turns out to be the head of a drug trafficking operation in Calais, according to a local judicial case.

Lambersart: inauguration of a system promoting aging well at home

A system designed to promote aging well at home has been inaugurated in Lambersart, in the Nord department.

Grand Soissons: a majority of communes excluded from grouped electricity purchasing

In Grand Soissons, most communes are supplied by Sicae and not by Enedis, which deprives them of the grouped electricity and gas purchasing offered by the agglomeration.

Bogny-sur-Meuse : toujours plus d'inscrits aux Restos du cœur

L'antenne des Restos du cœur de Bogny-sur-Meuse accueille un nombre croissant de bénéficiaires d'aides alimentaires tout au long de l'année. Les bénévoles, dont ceux du service périscolaire, sont mobilisés.

Blois: Five years in prison sought against company boss tried for moral harassment and involuntary manslaughter

A company boss from Blois was tried on Tuesday, October 27 for moral harassment and involuntary manslaughter after the suicide of an employee and a suicide attempt by another. Five years in prison were sought.

Leers: 300,000 euros in savings announced after departures at the town hall

The municipality of Leers announces 300,000 euros in savings after a series of departures and resignations within municipal services, a situation that has sparked criticism over the town's isolation.

Marigny-le-Châtel: 36 walkers for breast cancer fight

The fifth Pink March organized by the Marigny-le-Châtel festival committee, in partnership with the municipality, brought together 36 participants despite rain and cold, on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Harassed young people prefer to confide in AI

Young people who are victims of harassment say they prefer to confide in artificial intelligence rather than in friends and family.

Jean-Marie Rouart accuses Emmanuel Macron of being responsible for the "climate of anarchy"

Guest on "L'Heure des Pros", academician Jean-Marie Rouart said that the President of the Republic had "messed up" public life and denounced a climate of anarchy in the country.

A Montauban elected official combines office with a regional mandate in Normandy

Virginie Mondin, a municipal councilor in Montauban, has become a regional councilor in Normandy, a holding of mandates 600 km apart that raises questions.

Charente-Maritime: emergency medical dispatcher prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter

A medical regulator from the 15 is prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter after the death of a young woman in September 2026, who had called several times without being taken care of.

Mézières-lez-Cléry: municipal app awarded

The "Mézières avec toi" app, created by a local elected official from Mézières-lez-Cléry in the Loiret department, has been awarded by the Observatoire de l'Innovation Publique for its contribution to local democracy.

National Supporters' Association denounces dismissal of case against police officer

The National Supporters' Association criticizes the dismissal of an investigation into a police officer, on the sidelines of incidents between Grenoble and Saint-Étienne supporters on March 14.

Besançon: the judiciary calls for a new prison centre amid overpopulation

The judicial application unit of Besançon's judicial court seeks construction of a new prison centre combining a detention centre and a remand house, as remand houses in Franche‑Comté are overcrowded and dilapidated.

Boulogne: man convicted for extortion of a 78-year-old woman

A man was convicted after extorting a 78-year-old woman at her home in Boulogne.

Man under OQTF refuses to board at Roissy after 600 km escort from Laval

Escorted from Laval to Roissy airport to be expelled to Guinea, a man under OQTF refused to board the plane for medical reasons. The police, constrained by procedure, had made the 600-kilometre journey knowing this outcome was probable.

Revin: eco-lodge project at Malgré Tout revived

The project developer and architect presented for the second time in ten months a project of six tourist cottages to the Revin municipality, after a first refusal in December 2025.

Lot-et-Garonne: young man trapped by association fighting child sexual abuse

A 19-year-old man was tried for making sexual solicitations to a fake child profile created by an association that hunts down child predators.

Saint-Lyé: municipality presents record and projects at public meeting

The municipal team of Saint-Lyé and Grange-l'Évêque reviewed its first seven months in office and current matters at a public meeting.

Death of General Christian Piquemal, signatory of the controversial 2021 open letter

Former legionnaire Christian Piquemal, dismissed from the army in 2016 for taking part in a banned demonstration, died on October 23 at the age of 85. He had signed a controversial 2021 open letter by military personnel.

LFI proposes raising Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros

La France insoumise proposes raising the Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros, a measure debated in light of public debt and deficit.

Labor Minister presents "Impulsion IA 2027" plan in 12 measures

Jean-Pierre Farandou unveils a 12-measure plan to prepare the world of work for transformations linked to artificial intelligence.

Moissac: 64-year-old man found shot dead at his home

The body of a 64-year-old man killed by firearm was discovered in his home on boulevard de Brienne in Moissac, on October 28, 2026. An investigation is underway.

Usufruct and renovation: court rules in favor of donation beneficiary

A woman had transferred her house to a friend while retaining the usufruct, on condition that he renovate it. As the work was never done, the court ultimately ruled in favor of the beneficiary due to a change in law.

The last fishermen of Le Brusc face dwindling fish stocks

In Le Brusc, in the Var department, a few professional fishermen continue an activity threatened by dwindling fish stocks, capricious weather and regulations.

Réunion: fire in Saint-Paul, Savanna-Cambaie area

A fire affects the Savanna-Cambaie area in Saint-Paul on October 28. The municipality urges nearby residents to stay confined and the state mobilizes the Dash.

Le Beausset : red wine festival cancelled this year

The organizing association and the municipality of Le Beausset are blaming each other for the cancellation of the red wine festival scheduled for November 7.

Djenaba femicide: trial opens in Paris

The trial of the partner accused of stabbing Djenaba to death opens in Paris. The case concerns a femicide within the couple.