New Aquitaine

• PauSocietyOct 14

  Retirees protest in Pau over supplementary pension increase

  Retired individuals gathered in Pau to protest the level of supplementary pension revaluation set by Agirc-Arrco. Manifestants demanded a minimum increase matching inflation and indexation on average salary evolution. The protests were called by six organizations.

• PérigueuxSocietyOct 13

  Man Arrested in Périgueux with Brass Knuckles and Machete in Daytime

  A 29-year-old man was placed under provisional detention after police arrested him in downtown Périgueux. Officers found drugs, including cannabis sachets and resin, along with several weapons on the individual.

• PauSocietyOct 13

  Student anger: 'Act V' marches dwindle near holidays in South-West

  Student marches for the 'act V' were less numerous on Tuesday in Bordeaux, Pau, La Rochelle, or Périgueux. The youth's anger remains palpable despite government announcements.

• NiortSocietyOct 13

  Student Mobilization Continues in Poitou on October 13th

  On Tuesday, October 13th, student mobilizations continued with planned processions across France. In Niort, nearly 200 people gathered at the academic inspection offices to support the student movement and voice concerns about purchasing power. A march was also scheduled in Poitiers.

• PauSportsOct 12

  Élan Béarnais Welcomes Gregor Hrovat for Betclic Élite Season

  L'Élan Béarnais announced the return of Slovenian player Gregor Hrovat to bolster the team. The club hopes this signing will improve their long-distance shooting, as they aim for their first success in Betclic Élite. The players were celebrated at the Pau town hall.

• NiortSocietyOct 11

  Two Minors Placed Under Judicial Control in Niort Following Student Protests

  Following student demonstrations near the lycée Jean-Macé de Niort, two minors were placed under judicial control. The initial police intervention on October 8th involved five people and items like acid bottles and flares. The judge also imposed a curfew on the two young men.

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