- Jul 18
France records 708 km of traffic jams as summer holiday departures peak on Saturday
Bison Futé recorded a peak of 708 km of cumulative traffic jams at midday on Saturday, with the A7 motorway alone accounting for 170 km, as the country was placed on red alert for departures.
- Jul 4
France sees heavy but manageable traffic as summer holidays begin, with A7 jam shrinking and 8 million travellers on the road
Bison Futé placed much of northern and western France under a red alert for departures on Saturday, the first weekend of the school summer break, as nearly 8 million travellers took to the roads.
- Jun 26
Belgium issues red alert as heatwave pushes temperatures to 40°C
The Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) has issued a red warning for Liège and Limbourg provinces on Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C in the east, while thunderstorms threaten the weekend.
- Jun 24
Heatwave eases but Paris death toll hits 109 in 24 hours as drownings surge across France
French authorities reported a dramatic spike in mortality on 26 June, with 109 deaths recorded by emergency services in Paris in a single day, compared to a seasonal average of 7, while 74 drownings have been logged nationwide since the heatwave began on 18 June.
- Jun 23
France records its hottest day ever as heatwave kills at least 40 and forces widespread closures
France experienced its hottest day since measurements began in 1947 on Tuesday, with the national thermal indicator hitting 29.8°C and local peaks reaching 44.3°C. The extreme heat has caused 40 drowning deaths and forced the closure of schools, tourist landmarks, and railway lines.
- Jun 20
France bans alcohol at Fête de la Musique as record red heatwave alerts cover 35 departments
France's government bans public alcohol consumption at the annual Fête de la Musique as an exceptional heatwave puts 35 departments under red alert, with temperatures set to reach 41°C.
- Jun 16
France braces for heatwave with temperatures set to reach 40°C by weekend
Météo-France warns of a new heatwave starting Wednesday, with the mercury expected to hit 40°C locally on Sunday in several regions, making it one of the most precocious on record.
- May 31
Over 400 arrested across France as PSG Champions League celebrations erupt into violence and arson
French police detained 416 people and seven officers were injured after celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory descended into widespread rioting, arson, and looting in Paris and at least 15 other cities.
- May 30
France detains over 400 as PSG Champions League celebrations erupt into riots across 15 cities
French police detained more than 400 people after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win over Arsenal sparked violent clashes in Paris and at least 15 other cities, leaving seven officers injured and vehicles ablaze.
