Events

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

The headquarters of Swiss manufacturer Brugger & Thomet, which produces the LBD 40s used by French police, was ravaged by fire in the night of October 28 to 29. The criminal track is favored and a claim video is circulating.

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Halloween fêté à Longueperte, entre Pont-sur-Seine et Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly

Samedi 31 octobre 2026, les enfants du hameau de Longueperte ont collecté des bonbons auprès des habitants pour fêter Halloween.

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.

Dijon: Congrès pharmacy targeted by cyberattack, 23,000 data stolen

Overnight from October 31 to November 1, a hacker claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Congrès pharmacy in Dijon, with approximately 23,000 customer data records taken.

Pink October concludes in Poix-de-Picardie

A musical entertainment and a lantern release concluded Pink October in Poix-de-Picardie, for the benefit of the League Against Cancer.

Dijon: man kills sister and seriously injures mother, suspect at large

In the night of October 24 to 25, 2026, a 21-year-old woman was killed by her brother in the Montmuzard district of Dijon. The suspect also attempted to kill his mother, who was seriously injured, and is at large.

Drought: soils very wet or extremely dry depending on region

Despite October rains, drought is worsening in many regions, with restrictions in Brittany and low levels on the Seine, the Marne, the Aube and the Yonne.

Aix-en-Provence: assizes trial of alleged murderers of Amine Kessaci's half-brother

The trial has been underway since October 19 before the Aix-en-Provence assize court. Amine Kessaci, a figure in the fight against drug trafficking in Marseille, faces the accused in the murder of his half-brother.

The Orchestre du Nouveau Monde calls for music to be brought into the mobilizations

Interrupted by tear gas on October 17 in Paris, the Orchestre du Nouveau Monde issues a call to make classical music a vehicle of resistance in the marches.

A 74-year-old hunter dies in Drôme despite emergency services' intervention

In Vaunaveys-la-Rochette, in Drôme, a 74-year-old hunter found unconscious by hikers died on October 31, 2026 despite resuscitation attempts.

Tarn: appeal for witnesses after man goes missing in Lavaur

A man left his home in Lavaur on foot on October 19, 2026 and has not been heard from since; the gendarmerie has issued an appeal for witnesses.

Lodève: mosque targeted by Islamophobic acts, rally organized

The Lodève mosque (Hérault) has been targeted by several Islamophobic acts and messages. A rally took place on October 28 in a context of tension after the Trappes attack.

Brawl in a bar near Diochon stadium after FC Rouen match

A brawl broke out Saturday October 31 at Le Corner bar in Sotteville-lès-Rouen, near Robert Diochon stadium, leaving several injured taken care of by firefighters.

Cat found dead in hold after Nice-Brussels flight

A 29-year-old passenger found one of her two cats dead in its transport crate after a Nice-Brussels flight on October 30, 2026. Brussels Airlines has opened an investigation.

New car sales: +7% in October, driven by electric

New vehicle registrations rose 7% in October, supported by strong momentum in electric powertrains.

Courbevoie: after-school worker suspended, suspected of sexual assaults on children

A Courbevoie after-school worker has been suspended since early October. An investigation is underway and several children have been interviewed by police.

Gironde: mayor of Casseuil, gone to Djibouti, sees allowance suspended

The mayor of Casseuil, David Gauthier, based in Djibouti since late August, has not left his office. The sub-prefect of Gironde suspended his allowance from October 7.

Haut-Doubs: Missing man in Morteau found dead

Maxime Boisson, 33, had gone missing after leaving his job in Morteau on October 30. He was found dead.

Lille: 80 young migrants taken out of camp housed in hotels

Since October 23, 80 young migrants living in a makeshift camp in the Lille metropolitan area have been housed in hotels while their minority status is verified.

Nantes: delivery driver shot in the calf

In the night of October 31 to November 1 in Nantes, a delivery driver was shot in the calf near a fast-food restaurant and then taken to the emergency room. His life is not in danger.

Bourg-en-Bresse: scooter thief sentenced to ten months in prison

On October 29, a man was attacking the lock of a scooter in Bourg-en-Bresse, in front of the owner. Already convicted several times, he was sentenced to ten months in prison and jailed.

Maine-et-Loire: 104 offences recorded during gendarmes' road check

During the weekend of October 31 and November 1, gendarmes in Maine-et-Loire recorded 104 offences, including numerous speeding violations, and suspended two licenses.

Halloween parade in the streets of Saint-Phal

On October 31, the Saint-Phal festival committee organized a nighttime Halloween parade with two routes adapted to different age groups.

6-year-old girl struck by car on Halloween, driver at large

On Saturday, October 31, 2026 in the late afternoon, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled. Police have launched a witness appeal.

Glass Express in Évreux: takeover bid rejected, 80 employees laid off

The Évreux commercial court rejected on Thursday, October 29, 2026 the takeover bid for Glass Express presented by its manager. Around 80 employees will lose their jobs.