Stories from Perpignan · France

The prosecutor of Perpignan announced that seven people have been placed under formal investigation for operating a cigarette smuggling ring between Andorra and France. Four of the suspects have been placed in pre-trial detention. The operation involved the use of migrants to facilitate the trafficking. Romanian border police and customs agents have dismantled a smuggling network involved in contraband cigarettes and pesticides originating from Ukraine. The operation targeted illegal cross-border trade.

A guided tour in Perpignan focuses on the city's Art Deco architecture, including and fascinating addresses. The tour often begins at the tourism office at the Palmyrium, a mythical location. Art Deco elements are found in the medieval center and surrounding suburbs.

A hospital in Perpignan has declared a state of tension following severe overcrowding. Patients are waiting an average of more than 10 hours for emergency care. The situation has reached a critical stage amid ongoing strikes in two private clinics within the department.