Warning: French regions at risk! Part 1: Corsica
The article discusses regional inequalities in France, focusing on Corsica and the impact of EU cohesion funding.
Arms trafficking to Corsica: acquittals and sentences lower than those requested
A Marseille court sentenced 17 out of 22 defendants involved in a major arms trafficking case to penalties significantly lower than the prosecution's demands.
16 Hermann tortoises found with a private individual in Corsica: gendarmes affirm that 'protecting biodiversity also means enforcing the law'
Sixteen Hermann tortoises, an endangered species, were discovered in the possession of a private individual in Corsica, prompting an investigation by local gendarmes.
The air traffic controller who fell asleep in Ajaccio has been indicted
An air traffic controller who fell asleep in Ajaccio, causing an Air Corsica flight to wait for 20 minutes before landing, has been indicted for endangering the lives of others.
"Skiing while seeing the sea": despite an exceptional winter, the three ski resorts in Corsica are worried about their future
Three ski resorts in Corsica are facing economic and environmental challenges despite an unprecedented winter snowfall.
Corsica: 23 and 25 years of prison for the authors of a murder in Ajaccio
Three men have been sentenced to 23 and 25 years in prison for their involvement in a murder linked to gang conflicts in Ajaccio, Corsica.
A man charged in Corsica after the discovery of a cache of weapons in his cellar
A man in Corsica has been charged after an arsenal and explosives were found in his cellar, prompting a specialized investigation by a Marseille court.
After three years of closure, Corsica's 'most popular' ski resort reopens its slopes for a month
Corsica's ski resort Val d'Ese has reopened for one month after a three-year closure due to lack of snow.
"We died on February 15, 2025": the mother of Chloรฉ, mistakenly killed in Corsica, expresses the unacceptable
A mother reflects on the devastating loss of her daughter, Chloรฉ, who was mistakenly shot in a gang-related incident in Corsica, highlighting the pain and confusion left in the aftermath.
Corsica: the possible "contractor" of the assassination of a firefighter in January 2025 indicted
Jean-Franรงois Mattei has been indicted for orchestrating the assassination of firefighter Camille Orsoni from his prison cell.
Heatwave on the maritime service to Corsica
A strike has caused significant disruptions to maritime services to Corsica, but traffic is expected to resume as school holidays begin after an agreement was reached.
Corsica: Alain Orsoni will be buried on Saturday in the absence of his son Guy, imprisoned
Alain Orsoni, a former nationalist turned businessman, was killed during his mother's funeral, and his son Guy, currently serving a 13-year prison sentence, will not attend the burial.
Corsica: Alain Orsoni was assassinated 'with a single shot', confirms the prosecutor
The national anti-organized crime prosecutor confirmed that Alain Orsoni was killed by a single shot, which also may have passed through his arm.
Corsica: The fire disaster in Wallis, the murder in the cemetery: Suddenly Corsica is in focus
Two dramatic events have brought attention to the previously underestimated world of Corsican crime, now openly referred to as 'mafia' in France.
Assassination of Alain Orsoni: "Violence cannot become a habit," claims the bishop of Ajaccio, Cardinal Franรงois Bustillo
After the assassination of nationalist figure Alain Orsoni, Cardinal Franรงois Bustillo condemns the growing culture of violence during his reflections at the funeral of Orsoni's mother.
Assassination of President of a French Club by a Sniper During His Mother's Funeral
Alan Orsoni, the former president of the Ajaccio football club, was shockingly shot and killed by a sniper during his mother's funeral in southern Corsica.
Former president of AC Ajaccio killed at his mother's funeral: Sniper shot him in front of attendees
Alain Orsoni, the former leader of Corsican separatists and president of AC Ajaccio, was fatally shot by a sniper during his mother's funeral in Vero, Corsica.
"Killing a man in these circumstances is not the values of Corsica": on the island, the assassination of Alain Orsoni causes shock
The assassination of former Corsican nationalist figure Alain Orsoni during his mother's funeral has shocked the Corsican population.
Who was Alain Orsoni?
Alain Orsoni, a prominent figure in the Corsican nationalist movement, was shot and killed during his mother's funeral in Vero, South Corsica.
Corsica: Former nationalist leader shot dead at his motherโs funeral
A former nationalist leader in Corsica was shot dead during his motherโs funeral, raising concerns about ongoing violence in the region.
Corsican separatist's assassination sparks shock on French island
The assassination of a Corsican separatist leader during his mother's funeral has triggered widespread shock on the French island of Corsica.
Corsica: Shot at his mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, a former independence fighter and businessman in Corsica, was shot and killed at his mother's funeral, marking an unprecedented act of violence even among the historically tumultuous island's residents.
Alain Orsoni, a Sulphurous Character, Between Nationalism and Organized Crime
Alain Orsoni, a 71-year-old figure of Corsican nationalism, was shot dead during his mother's funeral in Corsica.
Former Corsican separatist leader Orsoni assassinated at mother's funeral
Former separatist leader Alain Orsoni was assassinated by a long-range shot while attending his mother's funeral on the French island of Corsica.
Horror in France: Former football club president killed at his motherโs funeral
Alain Orsoni, former president of the Ajaccio football club and a notable figure in the Corsican nationalist movement, was shot dead at his mother's funeral in Vero, Corsica, with the motive currently unknown and an investigation by the national prosecutor's office for organized crime initiated.
Former president of Ajaccio killed at mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, the former president of the French football club Ajaccio, was shot dead at his mother's funeral in Vero, Corsica.
Promotion to Ligue 1, Romanian star, "media lynching"... A review of Alain Orsoni's years at the head of AC Ajaccio
Alain Orsoni, former president of AC Ajaccio, was shot dead at 71 during his mother's funeral in Corsica, marking the end of his impactful leadership period.
Former nationalist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at his mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, the former nationalist leader and businessman, was shot dead during his mother's funeral.
Former Corsican nationalist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at his mother's funeral
Former Corsican nationalist leader Alain Orsoni was shot dead during his mother's funeral in Vero, Corsica, marking an escalation in organized crime violence on the island.
Corsican separatist and former president of Ajaccio assassinated at mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, a former Corsican separatist leader and president of Ajaccio, was assassinated at his mother's funeral, with police describing it as a mafia-style hit.
Former Corsican nationalist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at his mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, the former nationalist leader of Corsica's Movement for Self-Determination, was shot dead during his mother's funeral in Vero, prompting shock across Corsica.
Corsica: former nationalist leader Alain Orsoni shot at his mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, a prominent Corsican nationalist leader and former president of the AC Ajaccio football club, was shot dead during his mother's funeral in Vero, Southern Corsica.
"We are not thugs!": in Corsica, the father of Jacques Moretti, owner of the Constellation in Crans-Montana, steps out of the shadows
Eight days after the deadly fire at the Swiss ski resort, Jean Matthieu Moretti defends his son's honor and reflects on the family's grief over the victims and the stigma they face.
The mysterious rise of the Morettis: from troubles in Corsica to VIP venues
The article discusses the lack of safety inspections at venues owned by the Moretti family in Crans-Montana, highlighting potential discrepancies in regulatory oversight.
Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica
Europe is experiencing an unusually cold start to the year due to an Arctic air mass causing plummeting temperatures and severe winds, particularly impacting regions like Corsica and parts of Poland and Ukraine.
The owner of the fatal bar broke his silence: There have been 3 inspections in the last decade, we are in a miserable state
The owner of the bar, which experienced a deadly incident, spoke up about the poor condition of the establishment following only three inspections in the past ten years and suggested the possibility of arson investigation.
Snow and ice in the East, gray weather over much of the country: discover the weather for this Friday, January 2
A weather disturbance is affecting France, bringing gray skies and humidity to the north, with snow hitting the eastern regions while Corsica experiences turbulent conditions.
Thus falls and rises 'the human species'
The article reflects on the life of Robert Antelme, a Corsican-born writer, his education in Paris, his marriage to Marguerite Duras, and the tragic loss of their child, while they also founded a publishing house together.