Many gathered in Lion-sur-Mer from the 5th to 7th of June, dancing to the tunes of rock and blues, and admiring the many exhibits here to remind us how important it is never to forget the events of WWII.

WRNC recently conducted a sit-down interview with the Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, during which topics such as European identity, security and defence policy, energy security and the future of Ukraine within the European Union were discussed. The interview is available on YouTube and as a podcast on our website, in addition to this article. Here's what he told us.

As May draws to a close, Normandy starts to prepare for one of its biggest annual celebrations: the Anniversary of the Normandy Beach Landings. In 2026, for the 82nd Anniversary, what is there to see and do in Normandy? Here's our shortlist for the Calvados!

"I had just done my training and that's when I started to make music with a friend whom I met at University", Aymeric spoke to WRNC about his music and inspirations.

The 9th of May was the 40th anniversary of the first official "Europe Day", which celebrates the European community and the shared values of EU member states. In Caen, the "Fête de l'Europe" brought together elected representatives from national and European politics, alongside volunteers from public organisations and charities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.