A Frenchman has publicly apologized for his family's historical involvement in slavery and is a key promoter of a newly inaugurated monument in Nantes, once France's largest slave trading port.

Jean-François Pasques, a police captain from Nantes, discovered literature late in life, went on to win the prestigious Prix du Quai des Orfèvres in 2023, and released his new novel in early April.

Following a prefectural decree banning the possession of nitrous oxide, road controls have been implemented in downtown Nantes to combat the use of the dangerous laughing gas.

A young man was arrested in Nantes, France, and charged with fraud after allegedly selling 44,000 fake sick leave certificates through a fraudulent website, accumulating nearly one million euros between 2025 and 2026.

The distribution of Portuguese newspapers JN and O Jogo to subscribers is set to resume on Monday, following a disruption. The company owning the titles is also pursuing legal action against the Global Media Group's distributor.

A network responsible for stealing construction equipment, causing an estimated 550,000 euros in damages, has been dismantled in Nantes, France, leading to six arrests.

Rabah H., a former CRS officer convicted of fatally shooting Aboubacar Fofana during a police check in Nantes in 2018, has been released from prison and placed under judicial supervision while his appeal is pending.

A severed head and other human remains were discovered in an abandoned building near Nantes, France, prompting a judicial investigation as the mystery surrounding the case deepens.

Urban explorers discovered a decomposing human head in an abandoned building in Rezé, a suburb of Nantes, France, and promptly alerted authorities.

In the French municipal elections, the left lost the majority of communes in the Nantes metropolitan area, though it retained control of the overall collectivity thanks to votes from more populous cities.

According to initial estimates, incumbent socialist mayor Johanna Rolland, allied with LFI, has secured a third term in Nantes' municipal elections, maintaining the city as a historic stronghold for the French left.

After a four-year hiatus due to military service, K-Pop band BTS concluded their break with what is likely the largest open-air concert in South Korean history.

Ryanair flight FR1791 from Lisbon to Luxembourg was diverted to Nantes, France, due to a medical incident onboard. The airline confirmed the reason for the unexpected landing, which caused a delay in reaching its final destination.

The union between Socialists and La France Insoumise (LFI) has reshuffled the cards in the Nantes municipal elections, leading to a tense second-round campaign, with the Republican candidate denouncing the alliance as a 'cynical' move to keep the left in power.

RÉCIT - À Nantes, Toulouse, Brest, Limoges ou encore Avignon, les candidats socialistes ont fusionné avec les listes insoumises avant le second tour des municipales.

A Socialist Party colistier in Toulouse resigned following the alliance with La France Insoumise (LFI) for the second round of municipal elections, stating he refused the compromise, as the two left-wing lists announced their merger to defeat the incumbent mayor.

An former VTC driver has been convicted for destroying evidence related to the 2023 death of an FC Nantes supporter. His vehicle had automatically filmed the scene of the stabbing, but he later erased the footage.

Portuguese intelligence services and their European counterparts have issued an alert regarding a global campaign by Russian-linked hackers, now confirmed by SIS, aiming to gain access to confidential information from politicians and military personnel through WhatsApp and Signal.

The metallic structure for the deck of the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge has finally arrived in Nantes, France, after months of delays, with installation expected by the end of April.

Early polls suggest Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France insoumise is well-positioned to advance to the second round of the municipal elections in Nantes, with candidate William Aucant expressing confidence in challenging the 'neoliberal left'.

A missile fell in a field in Syria, near the Turkish border, causing no injuries. The origin of the missile remains unknown.

At least five gunshots were heard in the northern area of Nantes, France, overnight Saturday to Sunday, with no injuries reported.

Le vidéaste de 29 ans aux 5 millions d’abonnés sur Youtube dévoile douze morceaux qui oscillent entre rap, mélodies planantes et touches électros.

The deck for the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge in Nantes, France, has been delayed and rerouted to Lorient due to adverse weather conditions. Its journey will resume once the Loire River's water level drops.

An octogenarian French man, a descendant of 18th-century slave traders, publicly apologized in Nantes to Caribbean communities for his ancestors' involvement in the slave trade.

Low-cost airline easyJet is launching a new direct flight route connecting Nantes and Strasbourg starting April 17. The service will operate twice a week, offering a 1.5-hour journey compared to 6-7 hours by train.

Several graves were vandalized and two coffins opened in a cemetery in Nantes, France, causing widespread emotion. The mayor of the agglomeration, Johanna Rolland, condemned the "ignoble act" that disrespects the memory of the deceased and their loved ones.

A female high school student was seriously injured after being stabbed in the abdomen at a school in Ancenis, near Nantes, France. She was transported to the hospital following the attack.

Johanna Rolland has been re-elected to lead the Nantes metropolis, while the right and center parties, despite achieving parity with the left, failed to secure a vice-presidency position commensurate with their expectations.

Surveillance footage captured impressive images of masked individuals breaking into and ransacking the Fresnes town hall on Friday evening, March 27.

The metallic framework for the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge extension in Nantes, France, has been successfully positioned on its temporary supports after a five-month journey marked by delays.

Axel Casenave, 23, has been elected mayor of Couëron near Nantes by a margin of two votes, becoming the youngest mayor in the Loire-Atlantique department and Pays de la Loire region, though the opposition plans to appeal.

Nine left-wing municipal councilors from LFI in Nantes are forming an opposition group to 'push the cursors to the far left' and challenge Mayor Johanna Rolland, following the 2026 municipal election results.

RC Strasbourg Alsace's predicted starting lineup for their match against FC Nantes includes Chelsea loanee David Fofana starting, while Joaquín Panichelli is expected to be benched, as Strasbourg seeks its first league win since February.

Bosanskohercegovački stručnjak i odnedavno ponovo trener francuskog velikana Nantesa Vahid Halilhodžić danas je privukao pažnju medija.

Fonderie Atlantique Industrie in Nantes, a century-old foundry that produced propellers for Naval Group, has ceased operations due to a lack of orders, citing foreign competition and market evolution.

Accompagné de trois colistiers, dont Sarah El Haïry, Foulques Chombart de Lauwe a multiplié les appels à l’électorat du centriste dissident Belhamiti, qui ne l’a pas rallié.

An investigation has been launched near Nantes, France, following an attempted kidnapping of a cryptocurrency company CEO by armed individuals who broke into his home but were ultimately repelled.

Street assaults, attacks on public transport, and even in cars... In Nantes, insecurity is increasingly becoming a key election issue, so much so that in the first round of municipal elections, the...

La France insoumise (LFI) in Nantes has urged incumbent socialist mayor Johanna Rolland to clarify her stance and commit to forming an 'anti-fascist front' for the second round of municipal elections, questioning whether she will run alone or block the right.

DÉCRYPTAGE - Opposé à la maire socialiste sortante, l’entrepreneur Foulques Chombart de Lauwe (LR) part à l’assaut de la ville, bastion de la gauche depuis trente-sept ans.

Three suspects have been indicted for the extremely violent assault of a boules player in Nantes in September, leaving the victim in a coma for a month and a half.

L’Organisation maritime internationale (OMI) dit être «prête à collaborer avec toutes les parties prenantes afin de contribuer à garantir la sécurité et le bien-être des marins».

The ethical sneaker brand N'go Shoes, based in Nantes, has entered receivership and is appealing for 100,000 euros by April 30 to restart production and modernize its website, stating its survival is at stake.

Environmental organizations, including the Natural Spaces Foundation, WWF, and the League for the Protection of Birds, have acquired half of the Mazerolles marshes near Nantes, France, to transform them into a significant biodiversity sanctuary.

Foulques Chombart de Lauwe, a candidate for the right and center union, is gaining support in the Nantes municipal elections, aiming to shift the city's political landscape.

A debate among eight mayoral candidates for Nantes, France, was cancelled due to security concerns and political threats, reportedly linked to the presence of a far-right candidate amidst recent anti-fascist and identitarian mobilizations.

Several Portuguese government officials are reportedly receiving rent subsidies even though they own properties in Lisbon or live with family members, raising questions about financial ethics.

Fifteen years after the Nantes murders, the mystery of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès continues, with a former cyber-policeman claiming to have tracked the fugitive to the United States, suggesting he meticulously organized his survival.

A socialist politician, Cordeiro, withdrew his availability to join the PS leadership body, feeling that Carneiro expected members to be 'part of the team' or supporters of the leader, opting to remain 'less committed'.

The parents of a high school student murdered last year in Nantes have expressed deep concern following a new aggression in Ancenis, near the Nantes agglomeration, stating that 'nothing has changed' since their daughter's death.

A 15-year-old student is suspected of stabbing a high school girl multiple times near Nantes, France; the victim is now out of danger, and the suspect's police custody has been extended.

En Corse, les six principaux ports de l’île sont bloqués par des pêcheurs qui souhaitent mettre fin à la «spirale mortifère» de l’augmentation du prix des carburants, déjà plus chers sur l’île que…

A waitress in Nantes was sexually assaulted in the city center during the night while returning home from her shift. She managed to escape her attacker, who was attempting to undress her, with the help of two passersby and has since filed a complaint.

New security measures have been put in place at Nantes airport following an incident on August 11, 2025, where a child accidentally went through an X-ray baggage scanner, prompting an investigation by nuclear safety authorities.

Socialist Johanna Rolland has been officially re-elected as the mayor of Nantes, France, securing votes from nine 'insoumis' council members and aiming to ease political tensions in the city.

Jean-Marc Ayrault, former mayor of Nantes, advised his successor Johanna Rolland to conduct an 'inventory' after her 'weak score' in the first round of municipal elections, where she was closely followed by the right-center list.

After successfully challenging Johanna Rolland, the new leader of the right-wing opposition in Nantes, Chombart de Lauwe, plans to leverage his campaign's momentum to become the main opposition force, with an eye on future elections.

The European Commission is reportedly open to permitting the discharge of more contaminated water in the mining sector, while emphasizing that desalination should only be considered as a last resort after other hierarchical solutions like demand containment, efficiency, and reuse are exhausted.

Vahid Halilhodžić ponovo je u fokusu francuske javnosti nakon poteza koji je odjeknuo među navijačima Nantesa.

Les candidats qualifiés au second tour des élections municipales jettent leurs dernières forces dans la campagne, à quatre jours du scrutin.

Nantes Mayor Johanna Rolland, facing pressure from the right, explained her reversal in favor of a 'democratic fusion' with Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise (LFI) ahead of the municipal elections.

A 13-year-old boy has been reported missing after a fire devastated an agricultural building near Nantes, France. His bicycle was found near the site, and new searches are underway as authorities state all leads remain open.

Dans ce fief socialiste depuis 1989, la tête de liste de la droite ne cesse d’attaquer son adversaire socialiste, la maire sortante Johanna Rolland, sur ses accointances avec les Insoumis.

In the face of the climate emergency, Mayor Johanna Rolland (PS) is instilling a shift in the narrative of the Nantes agglomeration.

Impressive satellite images have emerged, showing significant damage to Iran's ballistic missile program, an objective reportedly pursued by the Trump administration in its conflict with the Islamic Republic.

An elderly former police officer was violently attacked and had his car stolen near Nantes after a road dispute involving a horn honk with a group of travelers on Sunday morning.

Alevtina Kakhidze will perform at the Fine Arts Museum of Nantes on 19 March as part of the exhibition project “Plants and People”.

The parking area of the future university hospital in Nantes experienced partial flooding when geothermal wells, intended for heating, released groundwater into the basement during recent high water levels.

A new poll suggests the Socialist Party could lose its long-held bastion of Nantes in the upcoming municipal elections, with the right-wing candidate potentially winning in a three-way race.

Residents of Nantes, France, express dissatisfaction with the city's direction, citing insecurity and changes, with some contemplating leaving if Mayor Johanna Rolland is re-elected.

Two police officers in Nantes have filed a complaint, alleging they were sexually assaulted by an intoxicated young woman they were assisting during an arrest. The woman is currently in police custody.

A new study by Institut Montaigne highlights the 'slow degradation' of Paris and 'spectacular falls' in Strasbourg, Marseille, and Nantes, warning about the financial state of large French cities.

A shooting incident in Saint-Herblain, a suburb of Nantes, France, resulted in one person being injured. Three suspects were apprehended near the scene where gunshots were heard.