Perpignan
Coverage of Perpignan in the Nexus archive.
- France - Wildfires: 1,500 evacuated from campsites near Perpignan
Wildfires have caused 1,500 people to evacuate campsites near Perpignan in France. The fires, which have been raging across southern Europe since last week, have forced thousands to leave their homes.
- 'Never before have 11,000 hectares burned this early in the summer in southern France in at least the past 20 years'
A record 11,000 hectares burned in southern France this early in the summer, marking the first such occurrence in at least the past 20 years. A firefighter was seen combating flames near Perpignan on July 6, 2026.
- French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault
French singer Patrick Bruel was charged with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment between 2008 and 2019. He was released under judicial supervision, barred from leaving France, and ordered to post bail. The allegations include incidents in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Brussels, Perpignan, Ajaccio, and Nyon, with some complaints reexamined despite statute of limitations concerns.