Events

118 archaeological remains discovered in Clairoix in the Oise

An archaeological survey carried out in March 2026 before development of the Grande Couture zone in Clairoix uncovered 118 remains. The excavations reveal several thousand years of history.

Justice orders SFR to support employees of its stores

The Nanterre court orders SFR Distribution to present within 25 days support measures for its employees facing psychosocial risks related to the sale of the operator, under penalty of one million euros per week of delay.

Strasbourg: Pernelle Richardot elected senator, her deputy post suppressed

Pernelle Richardot was elected senator, resulting in the suppression of her post as fourth deputy to the mayor of Strasbourg. The number of deputies will go from 20 to 19 after the municipal council meeting on November 2.

Le Crestois, Drôme newspaper, victim of cyberattack

The newspaper Le Crestois confirms that a hacker accessed its website administration on October 13. The names, first names and emails of potential readers may have been exposed.

Fayence: several projects under study, from swimming pool to security of Plan Ouest neighborhood

The Fayence municipal council unanimously adopted its agenda items. Elected officials are studying several projects, including a swimming pool, the Ferrage school and security of the Plan Ouest neighborhood.

Grand Nancy: Feuillette loses another legal battle over seven-day opening

Jean-François Feuillette, who runs bakeries in Heillecourt, Essey-lès-Nancy and soon Laxou, has been challenging since 2019 a prefectural order imposing a weekly closing day. The courts have once again ruled against him.

Closure of the weekly « L'Abeille-Le Nouvelliste » in Saint-Junien

Founded in 1881, the weekly « L'Abeille-Le Nouvelliste » of Saint-Junien, in Haute-Vienne, ceased publication in mid-October. The founder's great-grandson reflects on the history of this local newspaper.

UN votes to lift US embargo against Cuba, France among 130 countries

A large majority of countries, including France, voted at the UN to lift the US embargo against Cuba, according to Fabien Roussel.

France linkLa France a voté pour la levée du blocus

Animal stolen in broad daylight at a shelter

An animal was stolen in broad daylight at the Ferme ô quatre vents shelter, sparking outrage among the managers.

A fisherman falls into the water at Pointe du Talud in Plœmeur

A 42-year-old man who was line fishing at Pointe du Talud in Plœmeur fell into the water. Rescued by a jogger and then firefighters, he was evacuated to Lorient Hospital.

Metro Line 13: total closures planned between November and December

Paris Metro Line 13 will experience total closures on certain days between November and December.

Beauvais: King Jouet sets up in downtown

The City of Beauvais managed to attract the King Jouet brand to its downtown area after the closures of La Grande Récré and JouéClub.

Nailly: Two Dogs Abandoned Over the Gate of an SPA Shelter

In Nailly (Yonne), the SPA denounced the abandonment of two dogs thrown over the shelter's gate four days apart; the author faces up to three years in prison.

Hunter killed in Lebetain: judicial inquiry for murder and call for witnesses

Twelve days after the death of a 56-year-old man shot dead on his terrace in Lebetain (Territoire de Belfort), a judicial inquiry for murder has been opened and a call for witnesses has been launched.

Upcoming news for October 29: LFI parliamentary niche, Placé trial, 2030 Olympics

Le JDD presents the topics expected the following day: LFI parliamentary niche in the National Assembly, the trial of Jean-Vincent Placé for alleged sexual assaults, the Cojop meeting for the 2030 Olympic Games, and the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française.

In Dijon, multidisciplinary rehabilitation courses for disabled children

The Dijon association "L'Élan de la Chouette" offers courses bringing together several health professionals for the rehabilitation of children with disabilities, attracting families from across France.

Dijon: free distribution of books and posters from museums proves successful

The Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy launched a free distribution of books, posters and items from municipal museum stocks on Tuesday, October 27. Scheduled to run until November 15, the operation could end earlier due to the crowds.

Chaignay: Institut Agro Dijon students visit no-till farmer

Thirteen students from Institut Agro Dijon visited Pascal Tatigny's farm in Chaignay on Tuesday, October 27. Tatigny has abandoned plowing his land.

Brazey-en-Plaine: administrative court cancels flood prevention plan

The Dijon administrative court has canceled the natural flood risk prevention plan for the Vouge, applicable to Brazey-en-Plaine for three years. The cancellation will take effect only on January 1, 2029.

Daily chronicle of the behind-the-scenes of the presidential campaign

A daily newspaper continues its day-by-day chronicle of the behind-the-scenes of the presidential campaign, 185 days before the election.

Excavations carried out north of Reims to exhume the remains of Russian soldiers

Excavations are being conducted in a field north of Reims to exhume the remains of Russian soldiers; three bodies discovered in 2023 have been transferred to the Russian military cemetery of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand.

In Bastia, Kedge Corsica connects its students to the business world

Around a hundred Kedge Corsica students met with executives during a day dedicated to careers and the island economy. The goal is to show that a professional future can be built in Corsica.

RN MP José Beaurain targeted by an investigation for misappropriation of public funds

According to Radio France, the RN selected this MP from Aisne for the 2024 legislative elections and the 2026 municipal elections despite several internal alerts.

Mayotte: Women Leaders join collective against excessive taxes

Women Leaders are joining forces with the collective "All Against Excessive Taxes in Mayotte" and announcing the next steps in the mobilization against the property tax increase in Mamoudzou.

Fish: SAS Nautilus-Food ordered to stop misleading practice

The company Nautilus-Food is ordered to stop a commercial practice likely to mislead about the species of fish marketed.

Château-Gontier: Pompidou wedding chapel falls into ruin

The Saint-Joseph chapel in Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne, where Georges Pompidou was married, has become dangerous and threatens to collapse.

Laon: major roadworks on John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy Street on the Plateau early 2027

John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy Street, a major axis of the Laon Plateau, will undergo major urban development work in early 2027, in parallel with the Winston-Churchill Avenue construction site in the lower town.

Barjols: safety work on former Vaillant tanneries

Since October 26, 2026, the municipality of Barjols has launched safety work on the last building of the Vaillant tanneries, in order to stop the deterioration before installing a memorial site there.

Calais: Villages d'Enfance puts leisure at the heart of children's rights day

The Villages d'Enfance association is organizing in Calais a day dedicated to children's rights, focused on access to leisure.

Pas-de-Calais: man convicted of raping his ex-partner's daughter

A man has been sentenced to five years in prison, four of them suspended, for raping his ex-partner's daughter, who was 10 at the time of the incidents.

Saint-Sauveur: Former ID Logistics Strikers Assess Unfulfilled Promises

Six months after a ten-day strike in May 2026, ID Logistics employees in Saint-Sauveur review working conditions and judge that the employer's commitments have not been respected.

Fertility: A CESE Report Identifies Economic Barrier as First Obstacle

A CESE report published on October 28 reveals that the primary barrier to fertility is economic and judges calls for demographic rearmament without concrete measures to be ineffective.

Toulouse: three years in prison for prostituting a teenager

A 23-year-old man was sentenced in Toulouse for organizing the prostitution of a 15-year-old runaway teenager in May 2025. About fifty clients are said to have succeeded one another over three days.

Hautacam expands ski offering with additional ski lift

After recentring on beginners, the Hautacam resort is announcing the addition of a ski lift this winter to offer skiing accessible to families.

Council of Ministers: Maud Bregeon speaks at press conference

Government spokesperson and Minister Delegate for Energy Maud Bregeon held her press conference following the Council of Ministers on October 28, with a heated exchange with a journalist.