Events

Opening of the trial for the murder of Deo, killed in Grigny and hidden in a freezer

Yacine A. is on trial before the Essonne assize court for the murder of his partner Armale, known as "Deo", killed by gunshot in 2023 in Grigny and hidden in a freezer.

An inter-agency inspection mission proposes simplifying school building standards

The IGA-IGF-Igedd mission has issued seventeen recommendations to simplify the standards applicable to school buildings, particularly regarding climate adaptation and accessibility.

Investor buys Sainte-Famille school and buildings in Blendecques

An investor has acquired the Sainte-Famille school as well as several buildings and plots of land in Blendecques.

Cahors: 26 new trainees join the hospital centre

Since Monday, 26 medical trainees have joined the Cahors hospital centre for a six-month period, attracted by the institution's reputation.

The political backstage of the week

A chronicle of the week's political leaks, including the adoption of a socialist amendment in a nearly empty hemicycle.

Government suspends funding applications for renewable heat networks

The ministry is suspending funding applications for renewable heat networks as of this Tuesday, citing the large number of projects submitted in 2026 and budget constraints linked to the reduction in Ademe's allocation.

Laurence Vielle wins the Apollinaire Prize 2026

Belgo-Swiss poet and actress Laurence Vielle received the Apollinaire Prize for her complete body of work.

Annay: two resignations, including that of the first deputy mayor, within the municipal majority

Two resignations, including that of the first deputy mayor, have occurred over the past few days within the municipal majority in Annay, in the Pas-de-Calais department.

A Rexecode study highlights that French companies' net margins are among the lowest in Europe

Rexecode explains that the stability of the gross margin rate since 1990 is misleading: French companies' net margins are falling and rank among the lowest in Europe.

A young couple of pastry chefs takes over the village bakery in Vayrac

Aurélien Vitet and Aurélie René-Bazin opened "L'As de la gourmandise" in Vayrac, in the Lot department, in April 2026, after about ten years of experience.

Roannais area: Water unfit for consumption in several municipalities

Since Friday evening, residents of La Bénisson-Dieu, as well as some residents of Noailly and Briennon, have been advised not to drink tap water following the detection of trihalomethanes.

State convicted for failure in veterinary control at Porto-Vecchio slaughterhouse

The Bastia administrative court found several non-compliances and convicted the State for failure in its veterinary control mission at the Porto-Vecchio slaughterhouse, following an appeal by L214.

Arson at Brugger & Thomet, Swiss manufacturer of French police LBDs

The headquarters of Swiss manufacturer Brugger & Thomet, which produces the LBD 40s used by the French police, was destroyed by a fire on the night of October 28-29. The criminal angle is being prioritized and a claim video is circulating.

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Ardennes: hunter injures motorist's shoulder in Signy-l'Abbaye

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, around 11 a.m., a man in his sixties fired a rifle at a motorist he knew in the hamlet of Librecy, in Signy-l'Abbaye, injuring him in the shoulder. The perpetrator was apprehended.

Green Provence: tensions during the vote on waste collection regulations

During the agglomeration council meeting of Green Provence on October 30, the vote on the new waste collection regulations revealed divisions over the policy pursued in this area.

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.

Esquerchin: residents flower their village despite drought

Residents of Esquerchin have shown creativity in decorating their village with flowers despite the drought.

Grugies: work planned to close access to RD1 via Chemin blanc

In Grugies, work is planned before the end of the year to permanently close access to the RD1 via Chemin blanc, following the public inquiry.

19 million euros to dry and enhance French wood

The Ministry of Ecological Transition announces more than 19 million euros for 22 wood industry projects, representing 60 million euros in investments.

An "exceptionally early" polar vortex breakdown announced

Weather forecasts announce a marked cool-down next week, linked to a polar vortex breakdown deemed exceptionally early.

Patrick Cohen defends France Télévisions against attacks

Journalist Patrick Cohen discusses the media pressure faced by France Télévisions, particularly within the framework of the parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting.

Water and sanitation: companies address presidential candidates

The Federation of Water Companies (FP2E) and the Atep union are submitting their proposals to the 2027 presidential candidates regarding sector challenges.

15 groups accused of using palm oil linked to deforestation

Nestlé, Ferrero or L'Oréal are among 15 multinationals accused of using palm oil linked to deforestation, ahead of the entry into force of the European regulation.

Orphéopolis calls for donations to support police orphans

The president of the Orphéopolis association, Hervé Poyet, presented its work supporting police orphans and launched a call for donations to fund this mission sustainably.

Used Chinese car registrations jump 69% in September

On the French used-car market, registrations of Chinese vehicles rose 69% in September, a sign of their growing breakthrough.