Occitanie

• CarcassonneSocietyOct 15

  Weather Forecast: Warmth in Carcassonne This Thursday Before Cooler Weekend

  Thursday is expected to be sunny across much of France, with temperatures potentially reaching 30°C near the south of Aquitaine. However, a noticeable cool-down is forecast for the weekend, with specific predictions for Carcassonne being around 15°C.

• CarcassonneCultureOct 15

  Report warns heritage sites in Occitanie face danger from climate change

  A report from the Action climat network alerts to the danger facing French heritage sites. The document highlights examples in Occitanie, a region particularly affected by rising temperatures, drought, and fire risk. The Citée de Carcassonne is specifically mentioned as confronting extreme heat.

• CarcassonneSocietyOct 13

  First 100% Electric Bus Launched Between Carcassonne and Limoux by Occitanie Region

  The Occitanie region inaugurated a brand new 100% electric bus. This first model will provide connections between Carcassonne and Limoux in the Aude department.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 13

  Six minors apprehended in Canohès following burglary and bus vandalism

  Municipal police in Canohès, near Perpignan, responded to two incidents on October 9, 2026. The first involved a reported burglary leading to the apprehension of two underage suspects. Later, four minors were detained after vandalizing a Sankéo bus near Mas Gaffard.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 13

  Grey Gabon Parrot Seen in Perpignan Park

  A grey Gabon parrot was spotted drinking by a basin in a Perpignan park. The bird appeared healthy, leading to questions about its ownership and origin.

• PerpignanEconomyOct 13

  Store opens near Perpignan with hundreds of products under 3 euros

  A famous retailer has opened its thirteenth store in the Pyrénées-Orientales, located near Perpignan. The new shop offers hundreds of products priced at less than three euros.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 13

  Student Mobilization in Perpignan: Meeting with the Prefect Scheduled

  A large demonstration involving students, educators' unions, and parents took place in central Perpignan. The gathering highlighted issues like timetables and lack of personnel. A meeting is scheduled between student representatives and the prefect to voice concerns.

• PerpignanEducationOct 13

  Student Democracy: Occitanie Region Responds to Maillol High School Students

  The Occitanie region addressed important topics raised by students at the Maillol high school in Perpignan, covering issues like cafeterias and air conditioning.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 13

  Airport near Perpignan reveals 9 winter destinations: two cities are gone

  The Catalan airport located an hour from Perpignan will offer nine destinations this winter, which is two fewer than last year's offerings.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 13

  Seven women from seven nationalities train as home caregivers in Perpignan

  For Integration Week, the Afpa of Perpignan-Rivesaltes hosted seven women from different nationalities signing apprenticeship contracts to become home caregivers.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 13

  Student Movement: No Sanctions for Students at Demonstrations in Perpignan

  The student movement continued its mobilization in Perpignan, with demonstrators expressing their demands. They called for no sanctions against students present during the demonstrations.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 12

  Pensioners to protest in Perpignan over cost of living

  Pensioners in the Pyrénées-Orientales are called to mobilize in Perpignan this Wednesday to demand an increase in their supplementary pensions due to rising costs.

• PerpignanSportsOct 12

  Marjorie Amiel's Journey: From Carcassonne to La Réunion

  Marjorie Amiel fulfilled a promise starting her journey from the Diagonale des Fous in Carcassonne. Her running quest involves accumulating kilometers, elevation gain, and summits.

• PerpignanEducationOct 12

  Former XV international reads dictation to students at Lycée Marillac

  Former XV international Guilhem Guirado read a dictation from ELA to about 200 students at the private Catholic high school in Perpignan.

• PerpignanCultureOct 12

  Historic Aircraft Lands at Perpignan Airport for Special Mission

  A historic aircraft, a Noratlas from the late 1940s and classified as a Monument historique, landed at Perpignan airport. It will remain until Thursday, October 15th, for missions including parachute drops over the Salanque area.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 12

  Perpignan Court: 'There was 2100 euros in cash... I thought it was mine'

  A statement made regarding 2100 euros in cash before the Perpignan court was not fully heard by the tribunal.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 12

  'Our teachers must not be afraid to teach': Perpignan middle school honors educators

  Students at the Madame Sévigné college in Perpignan prepared tributes for teachers Samuel Paty and Dominique Bernard, who were both assassinated in October.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 12

  E-scooter rider critically injured after head-on collision near Perpignan

  A scooter driver was in critical condition following a front-end collision with a utility vehicle near Perpignan. The accident occurred on Monday, October 12th, around 6 PM in Villeneuve-de-la-Raho.

• PerpignanCultureOct 11

  Despite Spring Temperatures, Visitors Flock to Two Perpignan Fairs

  The Parc des Expositions in Perpignan drew many visitors this Sunday for the final day of Viv'Habitat and the closing of the agricultural festival.

• PerpignanCultureOct 10

  Perpignan comedian postpones show due to medical reasons

  The stand-up comedian scheduled for this Saturday in Perpignan has been forced to postpone his performance until January 20th because of medical reasons.

• PerpignanSocietyOct 10

  Perpignan Court: Drug Dealer Resupply via Scooter Delivery

  The case shows how traffickers use vulnerable young migrants to take risks, potentially leading them to prison. This occurred in the Perpignan court system.

• PerpignanPoliticsOct 10

  'Public health is not considered': 'Pesticide Omnibus' bill contested at Perpignan Agriculture Show

  About thirty protestors gathered at the Agriculture Show in Perpignan to oppose the European regulation 'Omnibus X'. They voiced concerns that public health was not taken into account by the text.

• PerpignanSportsOct 10

  USAP achieves a 0-0 halftime score in match against Vannes

  On Saturday, October 10th, USAP and Vannes entered the locker room tied at 0-0. This marks a first for the club since October 9, 2021, when they secured a defensive bonus point against Racing 92.

• PerpignanCultureOct 10

  Viv'habitat in Perpignan showcases traditional blacksmithing and creative workshops

  The Viv'habitat fair in Perpignan is featuring innovations, including a demonstration of traditional blacksmithing. The public seems to be responding well to the new offerings.

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