EPR, disappearance, naval industry… The 5 things to remember from January 16 in the Channel

Like every day, we offer you a recap of the main news that marked the news of the day in the Channel.

Nuclear. The Flamanville EPR produces more electricity than it consumes
Connected again to the French electricity network since Monday January 13, 2025, the Flamanville EPR (Manche) now produces more electricity than it consumes.

La Manche, a heavyweight in the naval industry in France: here’s why
The professional union GICAN recently published a broad overview of the naval industry sector in 2023. The opportunity to recall its importance in the Channel.

The winning boat of the Vendée Globe was built by a shipyard managed… by a man from Manche
Charlie Dalin won the Vendée Globe on January 14, 2025, breaking the record. Its Imoca “Macif Santé Prévoyance” was built by a shipyard managed by a Manchois.

Iconic Cherbourg merchant, Gérard Morlet has died
Gérard Morlet, who was at the head of the Morlet jewelry stores in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (Manche) for several years, died on Tuesday January 14, 2025 at the age of 78.

35 people died on the Channel roads in 2024: the accident map
The results of accidents in the Channel are far from satisfactory. 35 people died on our roads, 500 were injured in 2024, according to initial figures.

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