New swimming pool, “Fiesta”, metro problems… The recap of the week in Lille and its surroundings

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Between political instability in France and geopolitical issues, the news has been very busy lately. It is sometimes difficult to navigate and leave room for local information. Don't panic, we'll summarize the main points for you the week of December 16 to 22, 2024 in Lille (North), and its surroundings.

The 10 news of the week in Lille and its surroundings

• In Lille, the colorful fresco of the Théâtre du Nord sets the tone for the “Fiesta” cultural season

In spring 2025, the next cultural season of Lille3000 will open, in the metropolis of Lille (North). Little by little, the project arrives in the city…

• Roubaix: 3 years after the Sauvé report on sexual abuse in the Church, where are we?

The Sauvé report on sexual abuse in the Church was published in October 2021. Three years later, the Christians of Roubaix and Tourcoing organized a round table.

• Offices, shops… What will become of the immense wasteland of the former Castorama in Lezennes?

Since its closure, the old Castorama has left a huge wasteland in Lezennes (North). But the European Metropolis intends to remedy this and has its own ideas on the matter. Details.

• Tourcoing. Tram traffic is gradually resuming after an accident on the rails this morning

This Wednesday, December 18, an accident occurred on the tram network near Tourcoing (North), leading to the interruption of traffic. Details.

• Lille. Reinforced security in the city during the holidays: Martine Aubry and the prefect at the Christmas market

On the morning of Friday December 20, 2024, the Northern Prefect toured the Lille Christmas market alongside Martine Aubry. The opportunity to observe the security system.

• Metro in Lille. Despite “not obvious conditions”, the CEO of Ilévia excludes any commercial gesture

On December 17, 2024, new metro breakdown in Lille. Despite a repetition of the inconveniences, no commercial gesture in sight. Update on the situation with CEO Franck Garçon.

• Tourcoing: a new swimming pool will be built, with a 50 m pool

The European Metropolis of Lille (North) has just announced the upcoming construction of a new swimming pool in Tourcoing with numerous facilities. Details.

• Villeneuve-d’Ascq. A new student residence with 141 housing units will be built: here is where and when

The construction of student residences continues in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (North). A new construction of 141 housing units will thus be built. We tell you where and when.

• The North gains inhabitants, Pas-de-Calais loses: here are the latest population figures

INSEE has just published the latest population figures for Hauts-de-France. While the North gains inhabitants, Pas-de-Calais loses them. We take stock.

• Lille Airport. Volotea opens a new line to a sun-drenched destination

In 2025, the airline Volotea will open a new line linking Lille-Lesquin airport (North) to a sunny destination in the heart of the Mediterranean. Details.

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