Events

Seine-Maritime : une année touristique 2026 exceptionnelle

Le président du Département de Seine-Maritime se félicite d'une fréquentation touristique record en 2026, portée par Rouen et bénéficiant à l'ensemble du département.

Châteauneuf-Grasse: closure of the reception center for unaccompanied minors

The Alpes-Maritimes Department announces the closure on December 12, 2026 of the reception center for isolated minors in Châteauneuf-Grasse, justified by the decrease in flows.

Tarn-et-Garonne: gendarmerie warns of rising burglaries

In response to the increase in burglaries in the department, the Tarn-et-Garonne gendarmerie is carrying out prevention campaigns and highlighting cases of thefts committed during funerals or in the homes of deceased persons.

Emilie König's children: complaint dismissed, Morbihan files new appeal

The complaint for violence suffered by the three children of Emilie König, born in Syria, has been closed without further action. The Morbihan Department is filing a new appeal as the former jihadist will appear before the Special Criminal Court of Paris at the end of November.

Bruay: mare belonging to woman from Vaudricourt injured by dog, 6,000 euros in veterinary costs

In Bruay, a mare belonging to a resident of Vaudricourt was attacked by a dog and injured, resulting in around 6,000 euros in veterinary costs.

Volnay: Details of the Rotating Saint-Vincent Revealed to Partners

Less than three months before the event, the organizing committee for Volnay's Rotating Saint-Vincent presented new details, including access by reservation only.

Ten hours of armed flight by a 14-year-old girl and a 26-year-old man across three departments

A 14-year-old girl and a 26-year-old man led a ten-hour armed flight across three departments before being apprehended.

France seizes a Paris townhouse belonging to Ukrainian billionaire Kostiantyn Zhevago

French justice seized a luxurious Paris townhouse belonging to Ukrainian oligarch Kostiantyn Zhevago, valued at $40 million. The billionaire is linked to the “Bataillon Monaco”.

In Reims, 22 homes fitted out in former CCI headquarters

The former Ponsardin townhouse, on rue Cérès in Reims, has been converted into 22 apartments, from studio to T4, awaiting their first occupants.

Paris: nearly 3 million euros of cocaine seized in a stash apartment

Police discovered cocaine worth an estimated nearly 3 million euros in a Parisian stash apartment.

Villemorien: RD 189 renovated and reopened to traffic

The departmental road 189 crossing Villemorien underwent roadworks, now completed, and the mayor expressed satisfaction with the result.

Firefighters seek 100 million euros from manufacturer Scania

Departmental fire and rescue services believe they overpaid for their trucks due to a cartel among heavy vehicle manufacturers sanctioned by the European Union, and are seeking 100 million euros from Scania.

Jean-Philippe Mateta in judicial conflict with his former lawyer

Forward Jean-Philippe Mateta is contesting a 540,000-euro invoice claimed by his former lawyer, in a five-year conflict including dismissed complaints and a mortgaged Paris apartment.

Fréjus: inauguration of 186 new apartments

A new mixed residential complex of 186 housing units was inaugurated in Fréjus on November 4, in a city penalised for failing to comply with the SRU law.

Real estate developer accused of fraud, phantom apartments and millions gone

A real estate developer is accused of fraud after selling phantom apartments and embezzling millions of euros, remaining under the radar for a long time.

Aisne : 34th mayors' congress, future of schools on the agenda

More than 600 mayors from Aisne are expected on November 13, 2026 for the 34th annual congress of the Union des maires, devoted notably to the future of schools in the department.

Fiber: departments where internet outages are most frequent

A ranking of areas hardest hit by fiber-optic outages cites Isère, Vaucluse and Haute-Savoie in particular.

Disability card replaced by mobility inclusion card on December 31

The disability card becomes unusable from December 31 and is definitively replaced by the mobility inclusion card (CMI) disability mention, which requires initiating the procedures.

39 European states adopt a charter of 'key principles' for security

A declaration adopted by 39 states, including France, Germany and Ukraine, underscores the need for a European surge, according to Emmanuel Macron.

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Murder of Karen Carter in Dordogne: new searches and a man summoned

The gendarmerie and a specialized company have inspected the sewage network connecting the victim's home and that of the main suspect; a man has been summoned before the investigating judge.

Strasbourg: Pass'relle card grants free access to Kehl's library

The Eurometropolis of Strasbourg is extending the free Pass'relle library card to Kehl, at a cost of around €5,000 per year.

General Director of Services of the Marne Department Pushed Out

Sixteen months after her arrival, Valérie Hatsch, General Director of Services (DGS) of the Marne Department, has been summoned and is expected to leave her post without having wished it.

Ardennes: one injured in head-on collision between Rocroi and Bourg-Fidèle

An accident involving two cars occurred on departmental road 22 between Rocroi and Bourg-Fidèle (Ardennes) on November 12, leaving one person injured and requiring the intervention of about ten firefighters.

Toulouse: Fire on the top floor of a building leaves three people poisoned

An apartment on the 4th and top floor of a Toulouse building was hit by fire on November 12, 2026; three people were treated.

Patrice Verchère elected president of the Rhône department

Patrice Verchère was elected on Thursday president of the Rhône Departmental Council and was a guest on Bonsoir Lyon.

La Poste bets on TikTok Shop parcels via Colissimo

Three months after a partnership with TikTok Shop, Colissimo claims to have shipped more than one million parcels, as La Poste focuses on purchases made via social media.

Algeria: Products made in France blocked since July, except medicines

Since late July 2026, Algerian importers may have received oral instructions to exclude products manufactured in France, with the exception of medicines, according to Challenges.

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Government aims to reshuffle cards on labor costs

The government is preparing measures regarding labor costs, a topic of debate between editorialists and employer organizations concerning the competitiveness of French companies.

Tribute to painter Jo Vargas at the Péronne Historical Museum

Jo Vargas, born Joëlle Audoin-Rouzeau, died at the age of 69; the Somme Departmental Council and the Péronne Historical Museum are paying tribute to her.

More than thirty Christmas markets announced in Côte-d'Or

Six weeks before the holidays, town halls and associations are finalizing preparations: more than thirty Christmas markets are already scheduled in the department, including in Dijon.

Champs-sur-Marne: police officer injured by electric scooter outside high school

On November 10, 2026, a police officer securing the lycée Descartes in Champs-sur-Marne was seriously injured after being struck by a young person on an electric scooter.

Zuytpeene: off-duty gendarme uncovers fake couriers

In the Nord department, an off-duty gendarme spotted and facilitated the arrest of fake couriers shortly after a credit card theft in Zuytpeene.

Paris: man found dead in apartment, throat partially slit

A man was found dead in a Paris apartment, his throat partially slit. An investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of the death.