Events

La Réunion : recreational fishermen mobilize elected officials against quota plan

Recreational fishermen's associations met with elected officials in Le Port to call for a revision of the fishing quota plan, giving the protest a political turn.

Montcuq : literature boxes to create connections in the face of isolation

A resident of Montcuq-en-Quercy-Blanc has created themed boxes inspired by her personal experience to help, in particular, autistic people or those who are grieving.

14-year-old girl charged after cyclist's death

A 14-year-old girl has been charged with road homicide and failure to assist a person in danger after a cyclist's death.

Vendée: Call for vigilance in Notre-Dame-de-Monts after suspicious scouting

The municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Monts has issued a call for vigilance after individuals were seen loitering near homes, amid fears of theft.

Orléans: Pedestrian and dog killed by drunk driver who fled

On Sunday 1 November in Orléans, a pedestrian and his dog were fatally struck on a pedestrian crossing. The driver, who was drunk and under the influence of drugs, fled before being arrested after a second accident.

Épernay : retired former teacher continues her community involvement

Marie-Cécile Brisset, former teacher at the private secondary school in Épernay, divides her retirement between reading and community involvement.

Lille: 80 young migrants taken out of camp housed in hotels

Since October 23, 80 young migrants living in a makeshift camp in the Lille metropolitan area have been housed in hotels while their minority status is verified.

Edwige Diaz welcomes RN receiving public funding at Greens' expense

The new chair of the RN group in the Senate, Edwige Diaz, is amused that her party is capturing public funding thanks to her election, to the detriment of the Greens.

Morbihan, the Breton department most targeted by copper thefts

Morbihan has been experiencing a surge in copper thefts for several months, particularly in telephone infrastructure, making it the Breton department most affected.

Deux-Sèvres: assizes trial of Rayan Techer for the death of a young girl

Rayan Techer, 21, is on trial at the Deux-Sèvres assizes for having strangled a 6-year-old girl during a burglary in Saint-Maixent-l'École in September 2023.

The "7/20" figure on recruitment in the national police questioned

A "7/20" figure is circulating regarding recruitment in the national police; the article examines its origin and meaning.

Thales lands major contract with US Navy

French company Thales has secured a major contract with the US Navy for mine countermeasure technologies.

Ploërmel: a conference on adolescents' mental health

A conference dedicated to adolescents' mental health, presented without taboos, was held in Ploërmel.

Paris Stock Exchange falls, weighed down by tech

The Paris exchange declines, penalized by the technology sector.

Darmanin says more than 1,300 police officers and gendarmes injured during mobilizations

Appearing on BFM and RMC on November 3, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said that more than 1,300 police officers and gendarmes had been injured during the mobilizations of the previous weekends.

Arson of a wedding hall near Béziers, two suspects arrested

A wedding hall on the western outskirts of Béziers was targeted by arson. Two perpetrators have been arrested, with a possible link to the DZ Mafia being suggested.

Analysis of the French malaise: 'What exactly is France suffering from?'

An article analyzes the causes of the French malaise, caught between a political impasse, debt and economic difficulties.

Hauts-de-France: experiment to prevent prisoner suicides

Faced with the rise in suicides in custody, Hauts-de-France is experimenting with a prevention method based on epistolary care, led by caregivers from Lille.

Nantes: delivery driver shot in the calf

In the night of October 31 to November 1 in Nantes, a delivery driver was shot in the calf near a fast-food restaurant and then taken to the emergency room. His life is not in danger.

Morbihan: gendarmerie trains and monitors in face of violence against mayors

In a context of violence against elected officials, the Morbihan gendarmerie offers training and has particularly monitored two towns during the previous term.

High school students deprived of school bus forced to organize themselves

Students at Joseph-Gaillard high school must get up at 4 a.m. and organize urgently due to a lack of school transport, after schooling already disrupted by high school student mobilization.

Montauban: 15 million euros to cool 27 schools by June 2027

The city of Montauban is launching a project to cool 27 schools by June 2027, including 5 million euros for air conditioning. Mayor Didier Lallemand has signed a decision approving subsidy applications.

Bourg-en-Bresse: scooter thief sentenced to ten months in prison

On October 29, a man was attacking the lock of a scooter in Bourg-en-Bresse, in front of the owner. Already convicted several times, he was sentenced to ten months in prison and jailed.

Avremesnil: gold jewelry stolen in burglary near Dieppe

Individuals broke into a home in Avremesnil, near Dieppe, and stole precious jewelry, including a gold tie pin and gold cufflinks.

Dormans: work begins at Suty restaurant, one year after fire

Nearly a year after the fire that ravaged the Suty restaurant in Dormans, demolition work on the damaged building is starting.

Saint-Quentin: detaching license plate helps identify stolen car

In Saint-Quentin, the BAC anti-crime unit spotted a license plate coming loose and revealing another plate, making it possible to identify a stolen vehicle.

Val-de-Marne: blood drives organized throughout November

The French Blood Establishment organizes several blood drives in Val-de-Marne in November and calls on residents to mobilize.

Strange discoveries during cleaning of the Deûle canal at Haubourdin

The cleaning operation of the Deûle canal in Haubourdin has yielded unusual discoveries.