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Tap to pay coming to buses and trams in the Caen area
Local News
14000 Caen, France
4 May 2026
It's an increasingly common feature of public transportation: occasional travellers no longer need to buy a ticket, instead they can simply tap their payment card or device to the terminal. An ease of use feature already common in many major cities across Europe, tap and pay is now coming to Caen.
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Tuesday, 28th April 2026: Civil defence exercise to trigger emergency alerts on phones across the Caen area
Local News
14000 Caen, France
27 April 2026
Residents in Caen and surrounding communes are set to receive a test emergency alert on their mobile phones tomorrow morning, Tuesday, 28th April, as part of a civil defence exercise organised by the Calvados prefecture.
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Feeling peckish? Here's why you couldn't bite your own fingers off, actually!
Science
Normandy, France
25 April 2026
Have you ever tried biting your own fingers off? Probably not. But just in case you're considering having a go at a thumb or an index, it seems important to share the reasons why, despite their appearance, the ends of your hands are not made of soft baby carrots.
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Caen's Student Carnival: A memorable event for international students
Local News
14000 Caen, France
2 April 2026
Around 32,000 students took part in Caen's student carnival last week, filling the city with colour, music and costumes. Among them were several international students, many of whom were experiencing Europe's largest student carnival for the very first time. Among those joining the celebrations were James, Ethan and Sebastian, who are all studying French at the University of Caen. Here's what they thought of the experience!
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These strange pets are trained to fight in China
Arts & Culture
China
1 April 2026
For many of us, autumn is the time of peaceful strolls amid golden and ruby leaves, before winter comes to dampen our mood with its long, dark nights. But, on the other side of the world, September is the time for enthusiasts to buy the strongest crickets on the Chinese pet markets and to prepare for a fight. Or many fights.
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The Henri Brunet International Section on World Radio Normandy Caen
WRNC News
Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France
1 April 2026
In December, the Henri Brunet Year 7 International Section visited WRNC to record their own show for the radio. The students look back fondly on the experience; here's what they have to say.
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The 27th edition of Caen's Student Carnival remains as strong as ever: 32,000 attendees according to the prefecture
Outings & Local Events
14000 Caen, France
27 March 2026
It certainly was a bright and lovely afternoon, walking towards the parade's starting point with two Loraxes wearing tutus. What luck it was that the sun decided to shine as people gathered on this Thursday, 26th March. While fewer people attended this year (2025 still holds the record of 36,000 people), the carnival's spirit did not wane.
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The spirit of celebration is back in Caen as the Student Carnival returns in 2026. Here's what you can expect!
Outings & Local Events
14000 Caen, France
25 March 2026
The largest student carnival in Europe, Caen's Student Carnival, is back! A festive programme which will make for an unforgettable experience. Music, dance, decorated floats, and costumes; the sky is the limit in terms of creativity. Here's what to expect from this year's 27th edition of the Caen Student Carnival!
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Aristide Olivier returns as mayor of Caen after decisive second-round win
Local News
14000 Caen, France
24 March 2026
Aristide Olivier has been returned as mayor of Caen after a convincing victory in the second round of the municipal election. Olivier took 59.38% of the vote, comfortably ahead of his two left-wing rivals, according to official results published by the French Interior Ministry. His list will now hold 44 seats on the new municipal council.
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2026 Municipal Elections: What are the results in Caen after the first round?
Local News
14000 Caen, France
17 March 2026
The first round of the 2026 French municipal elections has confirmed the strong position of the incumbent mayor in Caen. Aristide Olivier, the current mayor and an independent centre-right candidate, finished well ahead of his rivals with 48.51% of the vote, only a few percentage points away from the absolute majority required to secure the victory in the first round.
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