Océane Ayala, an Ajaccienne qualified for the European University Championship

She had to leave the federal system for her studies. Océane Ayala started combat sports at the age of 12, at Aiacciu Kick Boxing. At 18, she left Corsica to settle in Aix-en-Provence, where she began her psychology studies at the University of Aix-Marseille. Left for five years with a view to a master’s degree, … Read more

A joyful and lively Epiphany to Our Lady of Lourdes

«In our daily lives, too busy with so many things, we no longer see the light of God » stressed Father Georges Nicoli, parish priest of ND de Lourdes, in his homily. ” This light, this star that the Magi saw and that led them to the child Jesus, we no longer need today. The … Read more

vote for your favorite shipyards in Bastia

Overall, nature-related projects are the most popular this year. “In 2021 the proposals were very focused on the historical heritage of the city. There we see very clearly that it revolves around greenery, ecology”, observes Antoine Graziani. In addition to the urban planters, an ambitious project is called “Trees for Bastia”, and aims to make … Read more

The Bishop of Corsica thanks the mayors and celebrates “liberated secularism”

This Thursday, December 22, the bishop of Ajaccio for Corsica, Monsignor François-Xavier Bustillo, spoke before the elected officials of Upper Corsica in the solemn setting of the cathedral of Bastia. “I have been touring Corsica for 18 months, and I have been welcomed by the mayors and the authorities with great kindness”he explained at the … Read more

what if it was Manon Venturi?

Four gold medals at the French synchronized swimming championships in April, a bronze medal then a second at the European Championships in Alicante in July then a placement in the world top 5 after the Quebec World Cup: the titles of the young swimmer from Bastia, already very substantial, it has expanded considerably in recent … Read more

the SNT proposes the first appeal for annulment

Professional elections are an important moment in the internal democratic life of the Corsican Collectivity. As regards the ballot of 8 December, it is worth noting that the electoral campaign, the ballot and the counting went perfectly: the voting operations were perfectly regular on a formal level. The minutes were signed unanimously by both the … Read more

IN PHOTO – Sainte Barbe. Firefighters honor their patron saint in Bastia

Cruel is the story of this saint, who came from the East in the middle of the third century. Only daughter of Dioscorus, of great beauty, Barbara is a very courted young woman. Despite many marriage proposals, including powerful lords, she refuses to marry. Her father then locks her up in a tower, away from … Read more

Full success for the krav combat course

Very popular, Krav Maga has more and more followers and clubs in Corsica and every major city has at least one. ” Our club is now 6 years old and has about thirty members from 4 to… 94 years old. » underlines Vincenzo Magurno, president and instructor of the KMS extension. «Our lessons take place … Read more