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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been conditionally released, with his electronic monitoring device removed, in connection with his re-election campaign financing case. This decision means he has escaped a second ankle tag sentence related to the Bygmalion affair.
Le Figaro TV's journalist visited the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) in Toulouse, where two Mars rovers are piloted in the ongoing search for traces of past life on Mars.
French contemporary artist Damien Aspe is spending a month in a metal cage in his Toulouse gallery window as a protest against the pervasive influence of social networks and major tech companies.
LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is demanding explanations from France Télévisions after an LFI candidate was booed during a commemoration for an antisemitic attack in Toulouse, calling it a 'pre-arranged operation'.
A French city, known as the 'pink city' (likely Toulouse), has been highlighted as this year's trendiest destination for a weekend break. The Times recommends it for travelers.
French singer Florent Pagny has been forced to postpone his concert in Toulouse, originally scheduled for April 7th, to December 15th due to a loss of voice, three months into his '65 Tour'.
François Piquemal, the La France Insoumise (LFI) candidate for municipal elections in Toulouse, has called for the annulment of the vote, citing 'foreign interference' after a public body documented 'malicious actions' by fake social media accounts targeting LFI candidates.
Left-wing parties secured victories in major French cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lyon in the municipal elections, though failing to conquer Toulouse, while the far-right made gains in smaller towns. Post-election analysis provides geographical insights into the voting patterns of various political formations.
Incumbent right-wing mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc has been re-elected in Toulouse with 53% of the votes, according to initial estimates, defeating a left-wing coalition in the second round of the municipal elections.
The campaign for the second round of the 2026 French municipal elections is concluding, with particular intensity in major cities like Toulouse, Toulon, and Marseille where races are tight.
François Piquemal, a La France Insoumise (LFI) candidate for mayor of Toulouse, was met with boos and insults during a commemoration ceremony for antisemitic attacks.
The young Toulouse-based aircraft manufacturer Aura Aero has created a military branch, Aura M, to develop a range of drones for the French armed forces and for export.
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.
ENTRETIEN - Après le premier tour des élections municipales, l’idée selon laquelle le mouvement de Jean-Luc Mélenchon se serait trop radicalisé pour représenter une force puissante en 2027 est…
Olivier Faure, the first secretary of the French Socialist Party, warned against a 'reactionary international' involving figures like Trump, Milei, and Netanyahu during a visit to Toulouse.
The History Museum displays six works by the artist alongside other painters, such as Eliseu Meifrèn or Joaquim Mir.
The concessionaire Atosca has received 79 million euros in compensation after the construction of the new Toulouse-Castres A69 highway was interrupted by a Toulouse administrative court ruling on February 27, 2025, though work was later authorized to resume in late May.
Like Édouard Manet, many artists drank absinthe and elevated it to a symbol of urban modernity, oscillating between bohemian life and decline. Their canvases – from "The Absinthe Drinker," by...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron have postponed their first high-level summit, originally scheduled for early April in Toulouse, indicating ongoing tensions in their relationship.
A 29-year-old man and his partner have been charged in Toulouse following a drug-related homicide where a shooter opened fire in a disadvantaged neighborhood.
A man, identified as being of Algerian origin and known for his role in a local drug dealing operation, was shot and killed in Toulouse, prompting authorities to open an investigation for assassination.
A recent study by the National Veterinary School of Toulouse investigates the profound connection between pet attachment and human mental health, highlighting how pets contribute to their owners' well-being beyond mere companionship.
A gendarme in Toulouse, France, seriously injured a man in his forties who was assaulting her colleague, after the assailant ignored warnings and continued his aggression.
A nurse at the Édouard Toulouse psychiatric hospital in Marseille was stabbed in the back by a patient. The assailant has since been apprehended by authorities.
A discussion highlights Ousmane Dembélé's spectacular goal for Paris SG against Toulouse, with commentators suggesting it could be a candidate for the Puskas Award.
Toulouse, known as the "pink city," offers idyllic sunset moments where its rose-colored brick buildings take on a magical hue, making it a romantic travel destination.
DÉCRYPTAGE - La candidate du RN a été battue par la maire sortante divers droite Josée Massi, qui avait pris la succession d’Hubert Falco.
The second round of municipal elections is taking place in France today, with polls indicating close races in major cities such as Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse.
De nombreuses personnalités du monde du rugby ont signé une tribune en faveur de Jean-Luc Moudenc. Ils s’en expliquent au Figaro.
French politicians, including Minister Aurore Bergé and economist Nicolas Bouzou, are warning against an alliance between La France insoumise (LFI), the Socialist Party, and ecologists in the Toulouse municipal elections, citing concerns for the city's history and economy.
RÉCIT - À Nantes, Toulouse, Brest, Limoges ou encore Avignon, les candidats socialistes ont fusionné avec les listes insoumises avant le second tour des municipales.
The Medef Haute-Garonne, a Toulouse-based employers' association, has denounced the alliance between the Socialist Party (PS) and La France Insoumise (LFI) as 'unnatural' and a 'very bad surprise,' fearing a future municipality hostile to businesses.
Polling stations across mainland France have opened for the first round of the municipal elections: while a majority of municipalities will know their mayor as early as Sunday, the outcome in major…
Andorra's duty-free economy is facing a crisis after a landslide on RN 20 blocked access for French customers from Toulouse, leading to a 77% drop in business revenue, though the road is expected to reopen soon.
François Piquemal, the LFI candidate for the municipal elections in Toulouse, announced he will file a complaint after receiving death threats, vowing to continue his campaign despite the intimidation.
Various artists are mobilizing for the upcoming French municipal elections, with examples including Farrugia supporting Dati, a Goncourt prize winner backing Lisnard, and the band Zebda divided in Toulouse.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron have postponed a major Franco-Italian summit originally scheduled for early April in Toulouse.
A Paraguayan senator was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of drug trafficking. This conviction highlights efforts to combat illicit drug activities within the region.
An exhibition featuring the Valencian painter Sorolla has opened in Toulouse, serving as a prelude to a major retrospective planned for 2027 at the Grand Palais in Paris.
A selection of five bakeries and pastry shops in French cities like Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Paris are highlighted for offering exceptional madeleines.
Singer Emmanuel Moire, who plays Louis XIV in the musical 'Le Roi Soleil', has withdrawn from performances last week in Toulouse due to health problems.
A leisure center animator in Toulouse, France, has been charged with rape and assault of minors after a six-year-old girl's testimony led to an investigation, revealing further allegations from other young boys.
The Canal du Midi, originally designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, is now celebrated as a living 'work of art' for historical cruises from Toulouse to Sète.
Thousands of residents in Toulouse, France, were exposed to misleading campaign adverts targeting François Piquemal, the far-left France Unbowed’s candidate for mayor, ahead of Sunday’s municipal elections.
REPORTAGE - Le maire sortant divers droite conserve son fauteuil malgré l’union des listes de gauche.
Business leaders and professionals in Toulouse, France, have voiced their alarm over the alliance between the Socialist Party and La France Insoumise, urging voters to block the Insoumis candidate François Piquemal in the upcoming municipal election runoff.
François Piquemal, a La France Insoumise (LFI) deputy, has successfully rallied the entire left-wing bloc for the second round of the Toulouse municipal election.
The merger of the La France Insoumise (LFI) and Socialist Party (PS) lists in Toulouse has caused alarm among the business community, with the Medef of Haute-Garonne warning that their 'anti-capitalist' and 'degrowth' program could be detrimental to employment and industrial future.
DECRYPTION - In many large cities like Toulouse, Lyon and Strasbourg, mergers with the Insoumis were quick in anticipation of next Sunday.
INFOGRAPHIE - LFI est en mesure de se maintenir dans onze des vingt plus grandes villes françaises et arrive en tête du vote de gauche à Toulouse.
«L’homme né en 1994 et interpellé à Toulouse est soupçonné d’avoir été l’administrateur du site depuis 2022 jusqu’à sa fermeture en septembre 2024», a précisé le parquet à l’AFP.
A 19-year-old man was killed in a shooting incident that occurred near a drug dealing location in Toulouse, France.
The incumbent mayor of Toulouse, Jean-Luc Moudenc, a former member of Les Républicains, is reportedly banking on the division within the left-wing electorate to secure his re-election in the 2026 municipal elections.
The Socialist Party candidate in Toulouse is unable to reach an agreement with La France Insoumise (LFI) without 'clarification,' citing repeated ambiguities from Jean-Luc Mélenchon that harm the left.
Italy has requested France to postpone a planned high-level bilateral summit in Toulouse until after the G7 summit in June, following public disagreements between leaders Giorgia Meloni and Emmanuel Macron.