Stories from Nantes · France
40 stories in this location, newest first.
French Startup Develops Advanced AI Chips
A French startup named Motronic, founded by the University of Nantes, is developing chips for AI applications. These chips are designed to be faster and more energy-efficient. The company is based in Nantes. This development marks a step for the company and the French AI industry. This development contributes to France's growing AI sector. A startup company in France has developed new artificial intelligence chips. The Falcon 9 Block 5 is scheduled for launch with Starlink Group 17-45 on June 23, 2026, and again on June 24, 2026. Both launches are marked as 'Go for Launch'.
France Inter
France, Germany Seek Path Forward On FCAS Program
France and Germany are seeking a way forward on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Bluesky Social
Two Arrested For Hundreds Of Thefts In Nantes
Two men have been arrested for approximately one hundred thefts or attempted thefts over the past six months in Nantes and its surrounding area. The arrests were the result of a joint effort by the gendarmerie and police.
Mastodon
Suspect In Missing Person Case Faces Rape Allegations
The suspect in the disappearance of Lyannah is also facing a rape complaint filed by a friend of the victim. The complaint was filed in August.
Bluesky Social
Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Race Near Nantes
Civil protection services rescued a man who suffered cardiac arrest during a motocross race south of Nantes. The man was attended to by emergency services.
Bluesky Social
45 Detained After PSG Title Celebration
Following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, a festive atmosphere and some disturbances were reported in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire. The celebrations occurred after the football match.
Mastodon
Montpellier Handball Wins French Cup
Nantes was defeated in the French Cup final with a score of 27-24. Nicolas Tournat expressed regret over the loss, stating the team felt 'aggressed'.
Mastodon
French Prefecture Bans Muslim Event Suspected of Extremism
The prefecture in Nantes, France, has banned a Muslim event based on suspicions of Islamist extremism.
White March Held for Nantes Teen Shot Dead
A white march was organized by the family and the socio-cultural center of Port-Boyer in Nantes. The march began at 3 p.m.
Nantes Residents Protest Drug Trafficking After Teen's Death
Following the funeral of Elidja, a teenager fatally shot in Nantes, local residents have expressed their frustration with drug trafficking in their neighborhood. They are calling for an end to the violence and crime.