Divonne-les-Bains: Citizen Gathering in Support of Cities Affected by Violence

The town organized a gathering on October 19th to express solidarity with cities affected by the violence on October 17th.

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Generic image of a stone town hall facade with an ornate balcony and iron railings, under afternoon sunlight.

This Monday, October 19th, the City of Divonne-les-Bains organized a citizen gathering in front of the Town Hall, in support of the municipalities affected by the violence that occurred on Saturday, October 17th.

Numerous citizens gathered alongside Joël Bourgeot, sub-prefect of Gex, Vincent Scattolin, mayor of Divonne-les-Bains, as well as elected officials from the municipal council and the Gex region.
This moment of gathering and solidarity allowed for the expression of support to the affected communes, their elected officials, residents, shopkeepers, and public servants who were victims of these events.
The city also wished to acknowledge the commitment of the police officers, gendarmes, and firefighters mobilized to ensure everyone's safety.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Divonne-les-Bains (20/10/2026)