Franche-Comté Municipal Elections 2020: Second Round Candidates & Results

Belfort and Eight Other Northern Franche-Comté Communes Head to Municipal Runoffs Residents in nine communes across northern Franche-Comté, France, will return to the polls this Sunday, March 22nd, for the second round of municipal elections. The communities participating in these runoffs are Belfort, Valdoie, Giromagny, and Delle, alongside Mandeure, Pont-de-Roide-Vermondans, Bethoncourt, Grand-Charmont, and Héricourt. The … Read more

Egyptian Goose Expansion in France: Invasive Species Alert

Egyptian Goose Expansion in France Raises Environmental Concerns The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca), a species native to Africa, is increasingly establishing itself in various parts of Europe, including France. This expansion, even as seemingly a testament to the bird’s adaptability, is causing concern among environmental authorities due to its classification as an invasive species. The … Read more