Duc-Tri Isère
A future factory at €700 million in Isère to produce e-methanol without relying on the Strait of Hormuz.
A 700 million euros industrial project is approved for the construction of an e-methanol production plant in Isère. This plant will be established on the chemical platform of Roches-Roussillon and marks one of the largest French industrial projects. The objective is to reduce dependence on imported methanol, particularly via the Strait of Hormuz. The commission investigator has given his approval for this project.
Winter Games 2030: due to difficulties encountered in Nice, potential relocation of men’s ice hockey to Paris or Lyon.
The Winter Olympic Games 2030 are preparing, and the initially chosen city to host all ice events is Nice. However, encountered difficulties have led the Organizing Committee of the Winter Olympics 2030 (Cojop) to announce on Tuesday that it was considering moving the men’s ice hockey tournament to Lyon or Paris. Initially, Nice was supposed to host all ice events of the Winter Olympics 2030, but technical and logistical problems have been identified which make it difficult to set up the necessary facilities for men’s ice hockey. The Cojop is currently in discussions with the cities of Lyon and Paris to determine where the tournament will be finally organized.
Biathlon : Martin Fourcade captures a ‘new’ gold medal in the display case of his equipment supplier Rossignol (in English)
Martin Fourcade won another Olympic gold medal, bringing his total to six gold medals he has acquired throughout his career. This victory occurred five years after his last Olympic success. On the previous Monday, during a ceremony held at Rossignol’s headquarters in Saint-Jean-de-Moirans (Isère), near Grenoble, Fourcade presented his sixth Olympic gold medal.
Entzheim celebrates from May 4 to May 10, 2026 with the Young Public Festival ‘L’Escale dans les nuages’!
From 4th to 10th May 2026, the small town of Entzheim will host the festival L’Escale dans les nuages, aimed at a young audience. This cultural event will offer a varied program of shows and discoveries. The wind of poetry will blow over the city throughout this festive weekend.
Sylvain Pillet, former pilot of the Patrouille de France
Sylvain Pillet was a former pilot of the Patrouille de France, a prestigious acrobatic squadron of the French Air Force based in Salon-de-Provence since 1953. The Patrouille de France is a memorable event for spectators, with its colorful planes flying in the sky. Composed of nine elite pilots, it represents France worldwide. Sylvain Pillet left the team in 2019 after more than 25 years of service.
Drôme
Corporations. The Samse group is still in decline at the beginning of 2026, but Casino…: the brief news is improving a bit.
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The Samse group, active in the trade of materials and DIY in Isère, registers a turnover of 457 million euros for the first quarter of the year 2026, representing a decrease of 3% compared to the previous year. Despite these negative results, the Samse group continues to face economic difficulties. On the other hand, Casino, a French company specializing in the distribution of food and non-food products, seems to be doing better: its results are increasing for the first quarter 2026.
Romans-sur-Isère. Tanneries Roux : ‘LVMH has made this acquisition an argument for communication on Made in France’, reacted the Socialist MEP Pierre Jouvet (translation)
The Roux Tanneries, located in Romans-sur-Isère, are currently facing difficulties. This was revealed by Mediapart. In response, Socialist Euro-deputy Pierre Jouvet has expressed criticism over LVMH’s acquisition of these tanneries, stating that this purchase served as a communication tool for LVMH to promote Made in France. The European deputy highlighted the importance of supporting French companies and called for reflection on the situation of Roux Tanneries.
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May 1st: Olivier Faure flour-bombed in Amiens, over 3,000 people in Marseille, demonstrations everywhere in France
May Day saw demonstrations across France, notably in Amiens where Olivier Faure was stuffed with flour and in Marseille where over 3000 people participated. The unions called for these demonstrations, employment being at the heart of the demands. In Paris, the procession left in the afternoon.
A motorcyclist died in a road accident at Saint-Péray (Department of Ardèche)
In Ardèche, a road accident occurred on Friday morning at Saint-Péray. A motorcyclist aged 32 died at the scene. A woman aged 29 was also involved and was urgently transported to the CHU of Valence. The precise circumstances of the accident are still to be determined.
Île-de-France
Hugs and kisses on the neck: a frame and instructor from IUT de Sénart in custody for sexual harassment
The teacher at the IUT of Sénart has been placed under arrest for sexual assault accusations. According to available information, he is suspected of committing inappropriate acts such as touching and kissing on the neck towards several female students. He is a professional in education who was a trainer at the IUT for several years. The authorities have opened an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of these accusations and potentially bring legal charges against the teacher. It’s important to note that any sexual assault is condemnable and should not be tolerated in any context, including within the framework of education.
‘It’s Labor Day and Sun Festival’ : relaxed, Ange Noir has presented his first weather report on TF1.
May 1st, 2023, Ange Noirlet made his debut by presenting weather for the first time on TF1 during the celebration of Labor and Sun. This is an important event in his career as Noirlet is an experienced meteorologist who previously worked for France 24 and M6. His performance was well received by viewers, who praised his factual and neutral style, as well as his understanding of complex meteorological phenomena. Additionally, Noirlet also demonstrated a great command of the French language, which contributed to his success. With this new step in his career, Ange Noirlet commits to continuing to provide precise and relevant meteorological information to TF1 viewers.
‘It doesn’t scare me’ : a first baker targeted by an inspection, despite the government’s recommendations for May 1st.
The baker in question was targeted by an inspection despite the government’s recommendations to respect social distancing and avoid public gatherings for May Day. He declared that he was not afraid, stating that his establishment complies with sanitary standards and that he implements all necessary measures to protect his customers and employees. However, he also acknowledged that the situation is difficult for local businesses that depend on public gatherings to attract customers.
Lufthansa forbids the director of ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ from boarding with his Oscar… and loses his statuette.
The film “Mr. Nobody vs Poutine” director was prevented by Lufthansa from boarding a flight, which resulted in the loss of his Oscar. The director, Akiva Goldsman, had received the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film “A Beautiful Mind” in 2002. He was on his way to the opening of the Moscow International Film Festival when Lufthansa refused him boarding, as he did not have the necessary documents for his Oscar. The director was forced to leave his statuette at the airport and buy a new one to be able to attend the festival. Lufthansa justified its decision by saying it does not allow passengers to carry valuable objects on its flights, but it was also criticized for treating inappropriately an Oscar winner.
Sinner-Fils : At what hour and on which TV channel to watch the semi-final of the Masters 1000 in Madrid?
The ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid will take place from April 25 to May 2, 2023. The semifinal will occur on Friday, April 29. It will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel one hour after Central European Summer Time (CEST). The matches will be played between the last four players in competition to determine the two finalists of the tournament.
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