La Réunion
The prefecture of La Réunion triggered alert level 1 on Thursday, January 1, due to a probable or imminent eruption of Piton de la Fournaise. A seismic crisis has been detected since 4:47 a.m., indicating that magma is heading toward the surface. Access to the volcano's enclosure has been closed for safety.
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In La Réunion, an amendment to the 2026 finance bill has sparked controversy over a local surtax on spirits to combat alcoholism. Regional council president Huguette Bello opposes the measure, while public health experts defend it as a critical issue.
October 18, 2025 05:09