Top News: the author of the tackle which led to Mathias’ quadriplegia in court, the Pic du Midi is getting a little closer to UNESCO… news to follow this Tuesday, December 17

Mathias Dantin: the author of the bad tackle in court this Tuesday

In December 2022, Mathias Dantin, a 17-year-old teenager from Momères in the Hautes-Pyrénées, was the victim of a bad tackle during a UNSS rugby match which left him quadriplegic.

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Quadriplegic after a tackle in rugby: did the perpetrator of the bad gesture commit intentional violence? His trial opens this Tuesday in Tarbes

The perpetrator, 18 years old at the time of the events, was tried this Tuesday, December 17 by the Tarbes court for violence resulting in permanent disability. A trial closely scrutinized by the amateur rugby community.

Pic du Midi at UNESCO: the file validates a new crucial step

The classification of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre as a UNESCO world heritage site under the heading of “Cultural Landscapes” is on track.

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Pic du Midi: Unesco World Heritage classification: “Very favorable” opinion during the 2nd hearing

For its second hearing, the “Vaisseau des Étoiles” received a “very favorable” opinion from the French World Heritage Committee, validating the continuation of the process.

Ibos: the neighborhood overwhelmed by the activity of this asphalt factory

At the Parc des Pyrénées, between Tarbes and Ibos, the neighbors of the asphalt plant are railing against the nuisance caused. “This is no longer possible, we must find a solution.”

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“We can no longer stand the nuisance of the asphalt plant”: near Tarbes, the neighborhood overwhelmed by industrial activity

Since the commissioning this summer of the asphalt plant in the Parc des Pyrénées in Ibos, neighboring companies have suffered from the smoke and dust produced by the equipment.

Mayotte: communities established in Bigorre are getting organized

This Saturday, December 14 was marked by the destructive passage of Hurricane Chido over Mayotte, French department of the Indian Ocean.

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“We have no news from our families”: after the destructive passage of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, the Mahorais of Bigorre are getting organized

In Tarbes, the original inhabitants of the island could only discover the damage with horror. The community organizes itself and helps each other even though it is still difficult to get news of loved ones.

Gavarnie: four hikers trapped in a snowstorm

Rescuers from the Pghm des Hautes-Pyrénées provided assistance to 4 hikers caught in a snowstorm in Gavarnie on the night of December 14 to 15.

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Four hikers trapped in a snowstorm rescued by the Hautes-Pyrénées PGHM

Disoriented, they were unable to reach the Sarradets refuge located at the foot of the Brèche de Roland (2,804 m above sea level).