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.

23 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

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.