Stories from Marne · France

The new mayor of Chatillon-sur-Marne, Xavier Lechimi, has denounced the demolition of the former town hall building. A local heritage preservation association president described the destruction of the building as an aberration that leaves a sentimental and visual void. The village has a population of approximately 220 residents. Residents will be asked to vote to choose the direction of the town's future merit. The development follows concerns regarding potential loss of subsidies and threats of penalties. A report on the matter was filed by Mathieu Bonouvre. Citizens will be asked to vote to select the future face of their municipality. The timeline for these actions was driven by approaching expiration deadlines for previous requests. Debris and earth remain at the site of the former building located near a 12th-century church.

Municipal elections in a commune of 372 residents in Seine-et-Marne have been rescheduled for May 10. These areas had not voted in March due to a lack of candidate lists and have been administered by prefectures since then.

A national tribute was held this morning for Sergeant Anice Gérardin in the Marne regiment. The 31-year-old soldier died from injuries sustained during an ambush. Another military member, Florian Montoriou, was also killed during the incident. The ambush was attributed to Hezbollah. Corporal Chief Anis and Girardin died several days after the incident following their injuries. The Minister of the Armed Forces praised their courage and loyalty.

The French Minister of the Armed Forces is presiding over a national tribute to the 132nd Infantry Regiment in Marne. The ceremony honors Sergeant Aniset Girardin, the second French soldier killed following an ambush in Lebanon 10 days ago. One other French soldier was also killed in the same ambush. The tribute follows the recent death of the soldier who was wounded during the incident. The Nantes prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into kidnapping and murder. Girardin, a 31-year-old corporal promoted to sergeant posthumously, received a national tribute in Marne this morning. The ceremony was presided over by Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Votrin. Girardin is the 145th person to die for France since 1978.

A ceremony will be organized in Marne to pay tribute to Sergeant Anisai Girardin. The event is scheduled for later today, according to the report. Girardin died following an ambush in Lebanon ten days ago. The ceremony is being presided over by the Minister of the Armed Forces. Another French soldier, a UN peacekeeper, was also killed in the same ambush. Defense Minister Catherine Votrin presided over a national tribute for the sergeant, who died last week from injuries following an ambush in Lebanon.

Four boys aged 16 to 18 died near Meaux-sur-Marne after their vehicle struck a tree. The vehicle was the sole cause of the accident. An investigation has been opened to determine the specific circumstances of the crash.

Four teenagers aged 16 to 18 died following a road accident in the Marne department. The incident occurred on a departmental road near Mary-sur-Marne. The driver held a valid driver's license according to the prosecutor's office. An investigation has been opened to determine the specific circumstances of the crash. Politician Łukasz Litewka died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Thursday. Local authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the cause of the crash. Four minors died in a mass traffic accident in the Ural region, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The case was filed under the charge of violating traffic rules causing the death of two or more persons by negligence. Investigators from the Sverdlovsk Region Investigative Department are currently questioning witnesses and have ordered necessary forensic examinations.