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Joaquín Panichelli scored two goals in a 3-2 victory for Strasbourg over Nantes and has been called up to the Argentine national team for upcoming friendlies.

Argentinian Joaquín Panichelli scored two goals in Strasbourg's 3-2 victory over Nantes, leading him to be the top scorer in Ligue 1 and earning a late call-up to the national team.

Johanna Rolland has been re-elected as the mayor of Nantes, securing her third term despite a strong challenge from the right.

The right in Nantes is optimistic about potentially winning the municipal elections against the Socialist Party's Johanna Rolland, in what is expected to be a tighter contest than anticipated.

The campaign headquarters of the right and center candidate in Nantes was vandalized, and activists were threatened as tensions rise ahead of municipal elections.

The recent alliance between the Socialist Party and La France Insoumise in Nantes has raised concerns among local entrepreneurs about the potential impact on the city's economic dynamism.

The century-old Fonderie Atlantique Industrie has ceased operations due to a lack of orders and will sell its buildings.

Candidates are intensifying their efforts just days before the second round of the municipal elections in France, with key rallies and debates taking place across the country.

In Nantes, the right and center coalition, led by Foulques Chombart de Lauwe, is mobilizing to contest the newly formed agreement between the Socialist Party (PS) and La France Insoumise (LFI).

Nantes Mayor Johanna Rolland explains her political alliance with La France Insoumise after initially opposing collaboration.

Johanna Rolland, the Socialist mayor of Nantes, has formed an electoral alliance with the far-left La France Insoumise party for the municipal elections.

A young woman from Nantes highlights the increasing insecurity in the city, stating that women now carry weapons for self-defense due to rising street violence.

Johanna Rolland, the Socialist mayor of Nantes, faces a dilemma in forming an alliance for the municipal elections, with pressure from both the far-left and centrist factions.

In Nantes, municipal elections show a significant increase in voter participation as the right-wing opposition poses a serious challenge to the Socialist mayor.

The French national team will play against Ivory Coast on June 4 in Nantes as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Nantes is undergoing a transformation driven by its mayor, Johanna Rolland, shifting from a focus on cultural urbanism to a new narrative centered on ecological transition.

La France Insoumise urges Nantes Mayor Johanna Rolland to clarify her stance and potentially ally against the right in the upcoming municipal elections.

In Nantes, a battle is brewing as the right-wing candidate Foulques Chombart de Lauwe challenges the long-standing socialist mayor, highlighting rising violence in the city as a key issue.

Facing a catastrophic situation, FC Nantes has appointed Vahid Halilhodzic as head coach to try to salvage their season.

Vahid Halilhodzic returns to FC Nantes as head coach, tasked with saving the team from relegation.

A retired police officer was violently assaulted and had his car stolen in Rezé, near Nantes, following a road disagreement.

Nantes has dismissed coach Ahmed Kantari and is set to reappoint renowned former coach Vahid Halilhodzic amid the team's struggles in Ligue 1.

FC Nantes fans are expressing their anger towards president Waldemar Kita over the postponement of their match against Paris Saint-Germain.

Three suspects have been charged in relation to a violent attack on a petanque player in Nantes that occurred in September 2025.

Ukrainian artist Alevtina Kakhidze is set to perform at the Fine Arts Museum of Nantes as part of the exhibition project 'Plants and People' on March 19.

The future CHU hospital in Nantes experienced a partial flooding incident due to groundwater entering the construction site, though officials assure that safety remains intact.

A biodiversity sanctuary is set to be established near Nantes with the acquisition of approximately 582 hectares of marshland by conservation organizations.

The upcoming municipal elections in Nantes could see the socialist stronghold threatened as new polling indicates a competitive race with potential for the right to gain power.

Foulques Chombart de Lauwe emerges as a right-wing candidate in Nantes' municipal elections, backed by key political figures and determined to unseat the current mayor.

Lille secures a late victory against Nantes while Brest triumphs over Metz in Ligue 1.

Residents of Nantes express their frustration and readiness to leave the city if current mayor Johanna Rolland is re-elected, citing concerns over urban decline and insecurity.

The Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes has been postponed to allow PSG time to prepare for their Champions League knockout rounds against Chelsea.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is seeking to adjust its Ligue 1 schedule to better prepare for its upcoming Champions League matches against Chelsea, after reaching an agreement with FC Nantes.

A scheduled debate among candidates for the mayoral election in Nantes was cancelled over security concerns due to political threats.

Nantes goalkeeper Anthony Lopes simulated an injury during a Ligue 1 match to allow five Muslim teammates to break their Ramadan fast, highlighting the lack of formal religious pause allowances in French football.

Two police officers in Nantes have filed a complaint after being sexually assaulted by a woman they were called to assist.

A study warns of the deteriorating financial conditions of major French cities ahead of the municipal elections, highlighting varying levels of financial management among municipalities.

The transport of the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge deck has been delayed and is now stuck in Lorient due to adverse weather conditions.

A man was shot in Saint-Herblain, near Nantes, leading to the arrest of three suspects during an investigation into the incident.

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team has reclaimed the top position in Ligue 1 following their victory over Metz, while other teams struggle to keep up.

The creators of the Machines of Nantes have filed a lawsuit against the Nantes Metropolis due to financial and reputational damage from the abandonment of the 'Tree of Herons' project in 2022.

Storm Pedro has caused the Loire River in Nantes to reach a record height of over 8 meters, prompting road closures due to flooding.

A tribute to nationalist activist Quentin Deranque was held in Nantes amid tension from anti-fascist counter-protests, following a ban on all demonstrations in the city.

The Loire-Atlantique Prefecture has banned a tribute to Quentin Deranque in Nantes over concerns of public disorder, amid plans for an anti-fascist counter-protest.

Residents in Nantes express concern over escalating drug trafficking issues after syringes and drug caches were found near a kindergarten.

Out of 102 reported cases of sexual abuse in Nantes, 81 are not subject to investigation due to statutes of limitations.

The theft of the historic 'Code Noir' book in Nantes, which occurred during renovation work in January 2006, remains unsolved two decades later.

A passionate winemaker has discovered the oldest vineyard plot associated with the iconic Loire-Atlantique white wine, promising a fruitful first vintage.

In Nantes, LAPI cars have issued over 300,000 parking fines in 2025, significantly boosting the city's revenue from parking fees.

A man has been indicted for rape and attempted rape, identified by DNA evidence after eight years since the incidents.