Events

Gers: worrying disappearance of Reunan Lepoutre in Beaumarchés

Reunan Lepoutre, residing in Beaumarchés in the Gers department, has not been heard from since Wednesday evening after leaving his job in Riscle; his wife fears an accident.

Bergerac: major fire in the historic center

A major fire broke out overnight in Bergerac, in the protected historic district. The neighborhood has been cordoned off, and around 50 firefighters have been mobilized. No injuries have been reported.

Stéphane Ravier publishes an op-ed titled “LFI, France Intoxicated”

Senator Stéphane Ravier signs an op-ed in Valeurs actuelles accusing La France insoumise of being the source of political and intellectual chaos.

Conjugal Violence Victim Kept Records of Abuse on a USB Drive

A woman victim of violence at the hands of her husband maintained a record of the blows she suffered, stored on a USB drive, added to the judicial file.

Bernard Cazeneuve publishes op-ed in Libération

Bernard Cazeneuve signs an op-ed in Libération devoted to the "RN and LFI ouster duo" and the need to keep his word.

Lille: Fireplace ban and control methods

In Lille, the fireplace ban raises questions about home inspections and the possibility of neighbors reporting violations.

Red water observed for three days in Brest roadstead

Ifremer received reports of reddish water at Logonna-Daoulas and Landévennec; samples show fragments of decomposing red algae, a natural phenomenon.

Andorra-EU association agreement revives debate on tobacco prices

The agreement signed by Andorra in Brussels raises questions about the future of tobacco prices, while the Unió Sindical d'Andorra demands social guarantees.

At the Louvre, social partners prepare to sign strike exit agreement

After nearly a year of social crisis, Louvre staff are due to sign Thursday, October 29 a strike exit agreement protocol.

Carignan: fundraiser to restore the Orléans bastion's rampart wall

The city of Carignan and the Fondation du patrimoine are launching a fundraiser to restore the rampart wall of the Orléans bastion, under an agreement signed on October 29, 2026.

Corsica: Crédit Agricole provides 10,000 euros to renovate social housing

Crédit Agricole Corsica signs a 10,000-euro sponsorship agreement with the association Per Campà in Pace to renovate vacant social housing.

A collective publishes a report recording 206 critical events that occurred in 2026

The OutOfScope collective publishes a report recording 206 critical events or major signals occurring between January and October 2026, including cyberattacks, blackouts, incidents on electricity and telecom networks.

Signing of a Franco-Ukrainian roadmap on veterans

Delegate Minister Alice Rufo and the Ukrainian Minister of Veterans signed a cooperation roadmap on veterans.

Petition to close CNews approaches 130,000 signatures

A petition launched in June on the National Assembly website calling for CNews to be banned has passed 130,000 signatories; beyond 500,000, it could be debated in the chamber.

Aisne: possible return to 90 km/h divides elected officials

The president of the Aisne Department is considering returning to 90 km/h on certain roads. Elected officials, including Caroline Varlet-Chénot, denounce a bad signal for road safety and the environment.

Op-ed by Philippe Juvin on French citizenship and identity-based assignment

MP Philippe Juvin publishes an op-ed defending a demanding conception of French citizenship in the face of discourses assigning French Muslims to their origins.

Benoist Apparu signs op-ed calling for more powers for municipalities

Signatory of an op-ed by Reims mayor Arnaud Robinet, Benoist Apparu calls for stronger powers for municipalities and their municipal police.

Sainte-Suzanne signs Contrat de redressement outre-mer for its finances

The municipality of Sainte-Suzanne (Réunion) has signed a Contrat de redressement outre-mer (COROM) in the presence of the prefect, the DGFiP and the AFD, without being placed under trusteeship.

Retailleau calls for release of journalist Christophe Gleizes detained in Algeria

Bruno Retailleau has called for the immediate release of French journalist Christophe Gleizes, still imprisoned in Algeria, saying France cannot resign itself to it.

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Funeral insurance: warning against scams

As funeral service prices rise, more and more French people are taking out funeral insurance, but scams are being reported.

The ECB keeps its main interest rate unchanged at 2.5%

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 2.5%, while signaling risks related to rising energy prices.

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Ariège: In Labastide-de-Bousignac, craftsmanship revives local commerce

The Occitanie chamber of trades and crafts highlights the initiative of Labastide-de-Bousignac, in Ariège, where craftsmanship helps maintain local services in rural areas.

Life insurance: best September in history with 15.4 billion euros deposited

The French deposited 15.4 billion euros in life insurance in September, a record for a September, a sign according to France Assureurs of confidence in this investment.

Fuite de données signalée chez Engie

Une fuite de données est rapportée chez Engie, s'ajoutant à une série de piratages touchant plusieurs organisations. L'ampleur et la nature des données concernées ne sont pas précisées.

Nice: car ends up on its side after running a red light

On Rue Vernier in Nice, a driver ran a red light and hit two traffic lights and safety barriers, with his car ending up on its side.

Bas-Rhin: easing of water restrictions after rainfall

The prefect of Bas-Rhin announces that recent rainfall allows the Bruche-Mossig-Ehn-Andlau-Giessen-Liepvrette watershed to move from heightened alert to alert level.

Beugny: signage work to reduce speed in the village

Signage work is underway in Beugny (Pas-de-Calais) to reduce vehicle speeds in the municipality.