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Interior Minister Visits Unauthorized Rave Near Bourges

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An estimated 20,000 people are attending an unsanctioned techno party on a military site in the Cher region, near Bourges. The mayor of Bangy-sur-Cran, a nearby village of 700 residents, expressed concern about the influx of 30,000 people impacting local capacity and causing traffic blockages. Between 30,000 and 40,000 people attended an illegal rave on a military training ground in France on Saturday. Approximately 20,000 people also attended a similar event on Friday. The site has been used for ammunition testing since 1917 and may contain unexploded mines dating back 150 years. Authorities warned of explosion risks and stated the terrain is unsuitable for parties. French police issued dozens of fines, primarily for drug possession. Approximately 10,000 people have arrived at an illegal reef in France.

An estimated 20,000 people are attending an unsanctioned techno party on a military site in the Cher region, near Bourges. The mayor of Bangy-sur-Cran, a nearby village of 700 residents, expressed concern about the influx of 30,000 people impacting local capacity and causing traffic blockages. Between 30,000 and 40,000 people attended an illegal rave on a military training ground in France on Saturday. Approximately 20,000 people also attended a similar event on Friday. The site has been used for ammunition testing since 1917 and may contain unexploded mines dating back 150 years. Authorities warned of explosion risks and stated the terrain is unsuitable for parties. French police issued dozens of fines, primarily for drug possession. Approximately 10,000 people have arrived at an illegal reef in France. France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez, is traveling to the Cher department this morning to visit a large-scale rave party occurring on a military site near Bourges. The prefecture has deemed the site dangerous. Approximately 17,000 people remained at the location early this morning, following a peak attendance of 40,000 people yesterday. The minister is expected to consult with local services regarding the event.

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France Bleu Paris

“depuis hier, 20 000 teuffeurs dansent au son de la techno dans le Cher, près de Bourges. Ils se sont installés sur un terrain militaire dans le cadre d'une grande brève partie. Alors, niveau sécurité, ça se passe plutôt bien pour le moment. 600 gendarmes sont sur place.”

France Info

“C'est aussi l'inquiétude de Denis Durand, maire de Bangy-sur-Cran, c'est le village le plus proche de la Fripartie. On a une commune de 700 habitants, accueillir 30 000 personnes, on n'a pas les capacités.”

Omroep Brabant

“Zo'n 30.000 tot 40.000 mensen zijn vandaag afgekomen op een illegale reef op een militair oefenterrein in Frankrijk.”

Omroep Brabant

“10.000 mensen zijn afgekomen op een illegale reef in Frankrijk.”

Radio Popolare

“Che lo si chiami Free Party o TechniVal, quello che si tiene in questo fine settimana a Bourges, nel centro del paese, è il più grande rave party non autorizzato mai visto in Francia negli ultimi anni.”

Radio Orient

“Le ministre de l'Intérieur se déplace sur le site de la Rave Party géante qui est toujours en cours ce matin sur un terrain militaire situé près de Bourges.”

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