???? Accumulation of mandates: Bayrou under fire for his presence on the Pau municipal council. – The Prime Minister, who announced that he would keep his mayoral chair and relaunch the debate on the accumulation of mandates, suffered his first controversy. Many of his opponents do not understand his presence in Pau, particularly given the situation in Mayotte. → The article can be read here.
???? Oloron: Alain Rousset offensive to defend the Pau-Canfranc line project. – The President of the Region came in person to defend Pau-Canfranc during the last consultation meeting dedicated to the line, in Oloron, in front of a room which has not always been kind to the project.. → The article can be read here.
Live from Matignon
???? Pau: Prime Minister François Bayrou is not giving up the town hall or the Agglomeration. – Denouncing the rule of non-cumulative mandates, François Bayrou announced during the municipal council this Monday, December 16, that he would remain mayor of Pau, president of the Agglomeration and Prime Minister.. → The article can be read here .
???? Bayrou’s Pau interlude between two consultations in Matignon. – François Bayrou returned to Béarn for the first time since his appointment as Prime Minister. A brief return to the source imposed by the budget vote. And who will call others since the person concerned announced that he would remain in charge of the city.. → The article can be read here.
???? Previously, in TV Rep…
???? ▶️ Mathias Dantin, quadriplegic after a tackle during a rugby match: “I am waiting for recognition of justice as a victim”. – The trial of the author of the tackle opens this Tuesday, December 17 in Tarbes. → The article can be read here.
???? ▶️ Accumulation of mandates: Prime Minister François Bayrou confirms that he will remain mayor of Pau. – The new Prime Minister has just announced to his municipal council that he intends to remain mayor of Pau. He justifies his decision by the need to stay close to the field. → The article can be read here.
???? ▶️ Fall in prices and sales in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques: is real estate in crisis? – Pierre Conchez (Orpi) and Me Benoît Hourrègue (Chamber of Notaries) were the guests of “Pyrénées Éco” to outline the prospects for the real estate market in 2025.. → The article can be read here.
???? Miscellaneous facts
???? A car hits a tree in Sallespisse: the driver seriously injured. – The accident took place this Tuesday, December 17, shortly after 6:30 a.m., on the D933 in Sallespisse.. → The article can be read here.
???? Mourenx: the road check leads the gendarmes to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer. – A man, aged 27, was arrested on December 10 at his home in Mourenx as part of an investigation carried out by the Mourenx brigade following driving under drugs observed during a road check. . → The article can be read here.
???? Prosecuted for contempt during a demonstration in Pau, the ELB union employee acquitted. – The prosecution related to an ELB action on June 8, 2023 in the premises of the DDPP in Pau. → The article can be read here.
Pau & agglo’
???? Prosecuted for contempt during a demonstration in Pau, the ELB union employee acquitted. – The prosecution related to an ELB action on June 8, 2023 in the premises of the DDPP in Pau. → The article can be read here.
???? On the municipal council, Bayrou assures that he will defend local issues but without favoritism. – He notably cited the hospital and the university. → The article can be read here.
???? Difficulties at Pau airport: staff “very affected” after five layoffs. – While the staff at Pau-Uzein airport see no solution coming since the closure of the line to Orly, they are suffering the full consequences. → The article can be read here.
The editorial team advises you
???? Teachers at Clermont college in Pau are calling for more resources to include all students. – 83% of teachers were on strike this Tuesday, December 17. → The article can be read here.
???? 800 trees planted this winter in Pau and its surrounding area. – As part of the Canopy plan adopted at the end of 2024, the City and the Agglomeration are continuing to plant plants this winter. → The article can be read here.
In Béarn
???? Orthez: a military exercise, with special forces, during the night of Monday to Tuesday. – A military exercise, including special forces personnel, took place in Orthez on the night of December 16 to 17. → The article can be read here.
???? Orthez: a new website for the City. – The City’s website has had a new look for several days. → The article can be read here.
???? Scams linked to parcel delivery during the end-of-year holidays: Mondial Relay is sounding the alarm. – As the end-of-year holidays approach, scams linked to parcel delivery are exploding in France. Here’s what you need to know. → The article can be read here.
???? Sports
???? Football: a challenge in Portugal for a former Pau FC hopeful. – Palois Adame Oulaajaj (18 years old) joined Portugal: he signed a license in the 3rd division at Vilaverdense FC. → The article can be read here.
???? Running. The Béarnais win the Lourdes Pedestrian Corrida. – The young Oloronais Enoha Reizabal won the 10 km urban race in Lourdes ahead of another FCO member. → The article can be read here.
The editorial team advises you
???? Swimming. Lots of medals for Oloronaises Lola Poey and Kalina Hoadley. – The two young swimmers from the Oloron Natation 64 club respectively won a junior French champion title and two junior Bulgarian champion titles. → The article can be read here.
???? Gymnastics: the Grappes d’Or in high spirits in Billère. – The Jurançon gymnasts distinguished themselves during the first local competition of the 2024-2025 season. → The article can be read here.
???? Races: Hugo Merienne and Mickaël Seror, between Cagnes and Pau, dominate the Pau quinté. – Tuesday at the racecourse, Kikounette and Clément Lefebvre won in front of Ventura Highway. The trainers of these two horses simultaneously manage the meetings in Cagnes and Pau. → The article can be read here.
???? Ideas for outings & culture
???? A film concert in January at the Zénith de Pau: “From one war to another”, to “put the public in the eyes of our ancestors”. – A film concert will retrace the darkest hours of humanity, between 1914 and 1945, with the symphony orchestra of the Republican Guard, on Monday January 27, 2025 at the Zénith de Pau.. → The article can be read here.
???? Beautiful book: eighty years of the small and great history of Béarn and Soule with La Rép’. – The publication of the book “80 years of stories in Béarn” closes the chapter of 80 years of our newspapers. It compiles a selection of the notable moments of our territory, recounted by journalists from La République des Pyrénées and l’Éclair. → The article can be read here.
???? Gil and Ben at the Zénith, in February: “Our differences make the success of the play”. – Benoît Joubert, who shares the bill with Gil Alma, agreed to answer our questions, before their “two-men-show” in February at the Zénith.. → The article can be read here.
????️ Weather
???? Weather forecast for this Wednesday, December 18 in Pau, Béarn and the Basque Country: we will exceed 20°C!. – Before the rain returns this Thursday, we will experience the most beautiful day of the week in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Here are the forecasts from Météo France. → The article can be read here.
