Stories from Bourges · France

Approximately 20,000 people have gathered near Bourges for a weekend-long free party event known as Technival. The event is being held on military land. Local authorities have characterized the gathering as very dangerous.

Five youths died following a vehicle crash near Bourges in the Cornus area. The cause of the accident is currently unknown and an investigation is underway. Authorities are working to formally identify the passengers. Five youths, comprising four boys and one girl aged 17 to 19, died after their vehicle went off the road on the D270 departmental road. The vehicle fell 25 meters overlooking the Kans river before catching fire. There were no survivors in the completely engulfed vehicle, according to the report. Emergency services deployed 48 firefighters, approximately 30 rescue vehicles, and 23 gendarmes to secure the scene of a violent vehicle accident. The vehicle remains at the site as investigations continue. Authorities have been able to interview witnesses regarding the incident.

More than 20,000 people gathered in Cornus, east of Bourges, to protest a government bill. The proposed legislation seeks to penalize protesters with up to six months in prison and 1,500 euro fines. Organizers expect the crowd to reach 30,000 people.

Authorities have issued an alert regarding an illegal festival being held at a firing range near Bourges. The prefecture warned that unexploded munitions may be present on the site. Approximately 30,000 people are expected to attend the event. An investigation into the legality of the gathering is currently ongoing. Organizers stated the event was organized to protest the tightening of legislation surrounding public gatherings. No specific casualties or immediate dangers were reported in the transcript. The prefecture indicated the chosen site in Cornus near Bourges is dangerous due to potential pollution from ammunition residue and explosion risks. Gendarmes are on site following the prefecture's ban on the assembly. The prefecture had previously banned the assembly at this location.

An unauthorized gathering of approximately 8,000 people occurred on military land in the Cher region of France. Authorities warned of danger due to the risk of unexploded ordnance causing explosions. Authorities expressed concern regarding the potential presence of unexploded munitions at a military field during a May Day gathering. Thousands of people had gathered in the area that morning. Authorities are investigating a rave party held near Cornus, close to Bourges, in the Cher department. The prefecture stated the chosen location is dangerous because it is military terrain potentially contaminated by ammunition residue. An investigation is currently underway regarding the event. The investigation involves a K-pop clip and a film made by a group called Billy in 2025. The group has over one million Instagram followers.

Authorities in the Cher department have denounced an illegal and dangerous demonstration scheduled to take place on a military field in the commune of Cornus, east of Bourges. The prefecture reported over 2,000 cars are already parked along departmental roads. Organizers are expecting up to 30,000 people to attend the event.