Events

South Brittany: associations denounce public inquiry into wind farm grid connection

Eleven associations and collectives denounce the findings of the public inquiry into RTE's electrical connection of the Brittany South 1 and 2 floating wind farms, with 4,112 contributions, 85 to 90 percent of them unfavorable.

October 30, 2026 newscast rundown: authorized CGT demonstration and Trappes tribute

The rundown of an October 30, 2026 television newscast covers the authorization of the CGT's Bastille–Nation route, the racist attack in Trappes with the intervention of the mayor of La Verrière, and the question of Sunday store openings. It also mentions Putin's statements on a conflict with Europe and Russian tankers heading to the United States.

Troyes: first solidarity march in Aube for Movember on November 8

The Les Distingués Gentlemen de Troyes association is organizing its first solidarity march on November 8 in Aube as part of Movember.

15-year-old injured by gunfire in Sarcelles

A 15-year-old teenager was injured by gunfire Wednesday evening in Sarcelles, in Val-d'Oise, and taken to hospital.

Baker in Maine-et-Loire scammed out of 80,000 euros

The path of a scammer who caused a baker in Maine-et-Loire to lose 80,000 euros is highlighted in the M6 show Arnaques !

Nissa Rugby premises vandalized in Nice

Damage was committed around the Nissa Rugby club's Marcel-Volot stadium overnight from October 26 to 27, 2026 in western Nice. A complaint filing is underway.

Betton: Young man accused of rape not imprisoned by Rennes court of appeal

The investigating chamber of the Rennes court of appeal refuses to imprison a young Guinean man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in a migrant shelter in Betton.

Driver responsible for Clémentine's death sentenced in Toulon

The Toulon court sentenced Clément P., 26, responsible for Clémentine's death in an accident in Signes, to a suspended sentence and four years with probation, rejecting the imprisonment requested by the prosecutor.

Doubs: electric boat on Lake Saint-Point replaced and transferred to Meurthe-et-Moselle

In Malbuisson, the electric boat on Lake Saint-Point was exchanged for a smaller vessel and transferred to Meurthe-et-Moselle under an agreement between two cruise companies.

Arc-sur-Tille: décor company Décocréa sells its stock at auction

After more than twenty years in business, the managers of Décocréa, in Arc-sur-Tille, are retiring and putting their decors up for sale online from November 6 to 16.

Armed Forces Minister in Lorient for delivery of frigate to Greece by Naval Group

Catherine Vautrin will travel to Lorient on October 30, 2026 for the delivery to Greece by Naval Group of the frigate Nearchos, and will meet her Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias.

Le Mans: two inmates tried for assaulting a fellow inmate

Two men aged 21 and 32, incarcerated at Les Croisettes prison, appeared before the Le Mans criminal court for having beaten another inmate in August.

Jura: mayor opposes solar farm project in Jeurre

The mayor of Jeurre has been contesting since March a solar farm project he deems unsuitable and barely profitable on the land in question.

Haute-Vienne: FDSEA confronts hunters over wild boar damage

Farmers from FDSEA 87 gathered in front of the Haute-Vienne Hunters' Federation to denounce damage caused by wild boar on their plots.

Trial of the triple narco-homicide near Marseille: the ultra-violence of drug trafficking described

The trial of the triple narco-homicide heard in Aix-en-Provence painted a picture of the ultra-violence of drug trafficking, between charred bodies and dismemberment.

CGT launches petition against closure of Netto supermarket in Tergnier

Following the announcement of the closure for economic reasons of the Netto supermarket in Tergnier, the local CGT union of Chauny/Tergnier has launched an online petition to try to avoid the closure.

Alsace Christmas markets to open from November 14 until December 30

From north to south in Alsace, several municipalities open their Christmas markets from November 20, some from November 14, and the latest close on New Year's Eve.

Bapaume: father points pistol at 17-year-old son's temple and is jailed

In Bapaume, a father threatened his 17-year-old son with a pistol pointed at his temple. He has been jailed.

Jura: 23-year-old driver seriously injured in road departure at Brainans

Friday, October 30, a young driver lost control of his vehicle on the Aumont road in Brainans; extricated, he was airlifted in serious condition.

Halloween: more than 160 million euros of candy sold per year in France

The French Halloween confectionery market represents more than 160 million euros and nearly 18,400 tonnes sold, but revenue is stagnating.

Valbonne: founder of Atman osteopathy school to be tried for rape and sexual assault in April

Marc Bozzetto, founder of the Atman osteopathy school in Valbonne Sophia Antipolis, will be tried before the departmental criminal court of Alpes-Maritimes in April. Eight complainants are concerned by the facts retained in the committal order.

39 Auchan supermarkets switch to Intermarché or Netto brands

This Saturday, October 31, 39 Auchan supermarkets are set to change to the Intermarché or Netto brand in several regions, continuing the distributor's reorganization.

Beine-Nauroy: Resident forced to demolish illegal constructions

A resident of Beine-Nauroy must demolish his tennis court, swimming pool and several dwellings built without authorization on a plot classified as agricultural land.