Events

Nièvre: fire at a company near Nevers, prefecture warns of smoke

A fire caused by the spontaneous combustion of raw materials intended for granules broke out on Wednesday at a company near Nevers. The prefecture has issued a warning about irritating smoke.

Toulouse: rue de l'Orient closed for two weeks for heating network works

Rue de l'Orient, in the Matabiau district of Toulouse, will be closed to traffic from 16 to 27 November for work on the urban heating and cooling network.

Angers teacher publishes three mathematics textbooks

Mohamedou Coulibaly, a teacher at a secondary school in Angers, is publishing a series of mathematics textbooks for secondary school and university students, to reconcile the French with the subject.

Horbourg-Wihr: 5th-century warrior graves and buried horses unearthed in Alsace

Inrap has revealed fourteen human graves and two horse graves from the 5th century at Horbourg-Wihr, with weapons and gold jewelry.

Saint-Herblain: Lidl customers denounce anti-theft devices on halal chicken

In the Bellevue district of Saint-Herblain, Lidl customers consider the placement of halal chicken trays under anti-theft devices to be discriminatory, unlike regular chicken.

Growing success of permanent flea markets in the Yvelines

By renting a space for the year, individuals supplement their income while allowing bargain hunters to find items at low prices. Report from the Yvelines.

Young police academy applicants face climate of high school demonstrations

More than 15,000 young people took the police officer competitive examination in spring 2026, and a new session is underway. Applicants are adapting to the current climate of high school mobilizations.

Spread of misinformation about a global blackout on November 17

Since late September, videos announcing a massive power outage on November 17 have been circulating on social media and generating millions of views.

Maine-et-Loire: a 100% local wool sweater made from sheep to knitting

In Gennes, a knitting group has taken on the challenge of making a 100% local wool sweater with a sheep farmer, relearning a lost skill.

Côte d'Albâtre : third edition of "Eating well, moving well"

About twenty cooking workshops and walks are offered in six municipalities of the Côte d'Albâtre intercommunal community, while the ARS de Normandie warns about the population's health.

Calais : theft of money and a cap on Gambetta Boulevard

A walker was robbed of his money and his cap on Gambetta Boulevard in Calais.

Poll shows broad support for left-wing proposals against cost of living

According to a poll, 87% of French people want a temporary freeze on fuel prices and 86% support indexing salaries to prices. These results fuel the political debate on purchasing power.

Toulon : mushroom exhibition in full season

The Société des sciences naturelles de Toulon et du Var is organizing on Saturday, November 14 an exhibition of freshly picked mushrooms, with advice on distinguishing edible from toxic species.

Ariège: the Cocotte Minute brewery closes due to economic context

After three years of activity, the Cocotte Minute restaurant in Saint‑Jean‑de‑Verges will close its doors in December, a victim of economic difficulties.

Male contraception gains ground despite obstacles

Male contraception is progressing thanks to individual and political commitments, but remains hindered by a lack of education from health and educational authorities.

The centrist bloc in chaos ahead of the 2027 presidential election

As the presidential election approaches, the centrist bloc appears in crisis, with a proliferation of candidacies and uncertain polling configurations.

Vesoul: long delays for court hearings at the judicial court

The Vesoul judicial court has hearing calendars fully booked until January 2028, a problematic situation for magistrates and court users.

Clichy: behind the scenes at bakery chain Bo&Mie's production

The Bo&Mie bakery chain produces around 30,000 croissants per week at its Clichy site.

Oise: dermatological center accused of medical and financial malpractice

A dermatological center in Oise is under fire for charging 150 euros for screenings without an actual medical consultation.

Paris: traffic and parking restrictions on Sunday, November 15

Several areas of Paris will be subject to traffic and parking restrictions on Sunday, November 15.

Sélestat adapts forest management to climate change

After summer drought and heatwaves, the City of Sélestat is revising its forest management plan to adapt to new climatic conditions.

The "Circus Cry" raises the alarm on sector difficulties

Led by Jean-Marie Songy from Châlons, the "Circus Cry" movement raises a national alarm on the difficulties of the circus sector.

Near Flers: man convicted of alcohol-related violence

A 41-year-old man was convicted of violence against two people, including his ex-partner, during an alcohol-fueled evening in Bellou-en-Houlme, in the Orne department.

Five years of ineligibility sought against MP Sébastien Delogu

As part of proceedings concerning him, five years of ineligibility have been sought against MP Sébastien Delogu, according to BFMTV's weekly roundup.

Wedding fair returns to Laon boules court on November 14 and 15

For its second year, the Wedding and Events Fair is being held in Laon, with a wedding dress parade scheduled for the weekend of November 14 and 15.

Mayotte: court and prison construction monitoring committee meets

The COSUI, the monitoring committee for the Justice Ministry's plan to rebuild Mayotte's judicial and prison services, met on Monday. Unions gave a mixed assessment, and UFAP UNSa Justice denounced persistent difficulties at the second prison construction site.

France 2 weather bulletin for Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather forecasts for November 13, 2026 and the following days, including any Météo-France weather warnings.

Safety information on the Getinge/Maquet Rotaflow ECMO/CEC console

Safety information intended for healthcare establishments is published concerning the Getinge/Maquet Cardiopulmonary Rotaflow ECMO/CEC console.

Recall of Fisher Diagnostics Infinity Ammonia reagent

Recall of Infinity Ammonia reagent for Beckman Coulter AU analyzers, marketed by Fisher Diagnostics (Thermo Fisher Scientific), intended for medical biology laboratories.