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Local France
3 days ago
- Local France
Deaths and injuries linked to hunting on the rise in France again
Eleven people died in France during the last season for ' la chasse ', according to official figures, almost as many as the previous two seasons combined. In 2022-23 and 2023-24, the death toll among hunters had been six per year, a historic low, the annual report from the Office Français de la biodiversité (OFB) noted. This is the highest number recorded since 2019-2020. In addition, 60 serious injuries and 32 minor injuries were recorded. In total 84 percent of victims of hunt incidents were hunters - and all of those killed were hunters. Advertisement Only two of the 61 hunters involved in accidents tested positive for alcohol. A total of 16 non-hunters were also injured, three of them seriously, compared to none the previous year. READ ALSO Majority of French people favour hunting restrictions at weekends All together, 100 'accidents' were reported in 2024-25, involving 103 people – another increase after a historic low of 78 in the 2022-2023 season. Despite the rise in the fatalities: 'The overall trend over 25 years remains very good', OFB Director General Olivier Thibault told AFP, 'but we must remain vigilant.' 'We have made enormous progress with hunters, training is working well, but the trend could start to rise again,' Thibault warned, citing three areas for vigilance: weapon handling errors, failure to take the shooting environment into account, and the increase in emergency hunts organised to protect crops from attacks by wild boar or deer. READ ALSO How to stay safe during France's hunting season The OFB insisted this season's increase, 'does not call into question the underlying structural trend: hunting is now half as dangerous as it was 20 years ago.' From 2001 to 2010, the number of accidents fluctuated between 146 and 203 per season, including 15 to 31 fatalities. Hunting - which mostly involves shooting - has long been controversial in France because of its safety record, with serious injuries and deaths recorded among members of the public. Over the last decade victims have included hikers, a cyclist, and a man who was in his own garden when he was shot by mistake by a hunter. A new code of conduct has been launched which, among other things, outlaws alcohol for those handling guns.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
How Hibs transfer record breaker made Easter Road move a reality as he lands 'express wish'
The lengths the new Hibs signing went to in order to make the move happen have been uncovered. Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Luzern sporting director Remo Meyer has detailed how Thibault Klidje pushed for a move to Hibs. The striker has burst the club's transfer record by completing a switch to Leith on a long term contract. It adds to the firepower at the disposal of head coach David Gray, who already has the likes of Kieron Bowie and Martin Boyle to call upon in attack, as Hibs build towards their Europa League second round qualifier with FC Midtjylland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Speaking on the decision to sell Klidje to Hibs, Meyer has admitted that the forward had made it clear that he wanted the deal to go through. With time ticking down on his contract, it was agreed it would be best if he moved on to pastures new. Why Hibs record breaker made the move to Easter Road. He said: 'We brought Thibault on three years ago while he was injured, and he has developed very well since then. He delivered particularly strong performances last season, which of course did not go unnoticed. The move was Thibault's express wish, and his contract was due to expire in a year. We were able to find a good solution that suits all parties, and we will enable him to take this step.' Luzern's short statement reads: 'Thibault Klidjé is moving to Hibernian FC in Scotland. The 24-year-old striker, who joined FC Luzern three years ago, has scored 16 goals and provided 6 assists in 76 competitive matches. FC Luzern would like to thank Thibault Klidjé for his commitment and wishes him all the best for his professional and private future.' What Hibs have said about Thibault Klidje Gray said : 'We're delighted to have attracted someone of Thibault's quality to the Football Club. He adds extra pace and trickery to our front line and performed well for Luzern last season, and at 24 has a lot of room for development. We want to help him progress, and look forward to working with him moving forward.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hibernian FC Sporting Director Malky Mackay added: 'We have been tracking Thibault for a long period of time and are excited to have finally got our man. I would firstly like to thank the Gordon Family and our Board for showing this ambition and investment. 'It's been our aim to continue to add top quality young strikers to our club and we have been given the chance to do that with Thibault. He is a young, driven, ambitious player who importantly wants to come and play for Hibs. We welcome him to Easter Road and look forward to him pulling on the strip.' A statement adds: 'Hibernian FC is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Thibault Klidjé, subject to international clearance and work permit approval. The 24-year-old striker has signed for a club record fee from Swiss Super League club Luzern, putting pen-to-paper on a three-year deal. Hibs has an option to extend this by a further campaign. The Togo international joins Hibs off the back of a fruitful season in the Swiss Super League, he had 15 goal contributions in 39 appearances for Luzern last season, scoring 12 as his side finished sixth in the Swiss top-flight.'
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Hibs shatter transfer record to land new striker as David Gray lauds arrival of international forward
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HIBS have broken their transfer record to sign Togo striker Thibault Klidje. The striker has moved to Scotland on a three-year deal from Swiss club Luzern with an option of a fourth. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Hibs have signed Thibault Klidje Credit: Alamy 2 The Togo international is Hibs' record signing Credit: Alamy Klidje, 24, has been capped 18 times for his country. The fee Hibs have paid for him hasn't been disclosed but the club have confirmed it's a record fee. Ulises de la Cruz's £700,000 signing was previously the Hibees' record outlay although Martin Boyle's return from Saudi Arabia in 2022 was expected to break that at the time. Now, Klidje's arrival has eclipsed both deals. The forward began his career in Togo before joining French club Bordeaux in 2020. He spent a couple of years in their B team before moving up to the top team in Ligue 1 in 2022. Klidje moved to Switzerland with Luzern in 2022 and has spent the last three years in the Swiss Super League. He scored 15 goals in 39 games across all competitions last season. After sealing the deal for Klidje, Hibs boss David Gray said: 'We're delighted to have attracted someone of Thibault's quality to the Football Club. 'He adds extra pace and trickery to our front line and performed well for Luzern last season, and at 24 has a lot of room for development. David Gray opens up on THAT Cup Final winner for Hibs against Rangers and how he felt like a 'wild horse' as he celebrated 'We want to help him progress, and look forward to working with him moving forward.' The club's sporting director Malky Mackay added: 'We have been tracking Thibault for a long period of time and are excited to have finally got our man. 'I would firstly like to thank the Gordon Family and our Board for showing this ambition and investment. 'It's been our aim to continue to add top quality young strikers to our club and we have been given the chance to do that with Thibault. 'He is a young, driven, ambitious player who importantly wants to come and play for Hibs. 'We welcome him to Easter Road and look forward to him pulling on the strip.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scotsman
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs break transfer record with seven-figure purchase of striker as major Nectar Triantis update given
Gray delighted to add pacey Togolese forward to his ranks Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hibs have broken their club record transfer fee after announcing the arrival of 24-year-old striker Thibault Klidjé from Swiss side Luzern. The Scotsman understands that Hibs have paid a seven-figure sum for Togolese internationalist Klidjé, who has penned a three-year deal at Easter Road. The Premiership club also has the option to extend his contract by a further year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Klidjé joins Hibs after three seasons in the Swiss top flight with Luzern. He scored 12 goals last term as his team finished sixth in the Super League. He was at Luzern when Hibs played against them in the Conference League qualifiers two years ago, but was unable to play due to injury. Thibault Klidje played for Bordeaux in the French top flight. | AFP via Getty Images Capped 17 times by Togo, Klidjé started his career at Espoir Tsevie in his homeland before moving to Gomido in 2019. He spent a year there before being snapped up by Bordeaux in France's Ligue 1, before moving to Luzern in 2022. He has scored two goals for his national team. The transfer fee paid for of Klidjé is greater than the purchases of both Ecuadorian right-back Ulises de la Cruz from LDU Quito in 2001 and Dutch striker Dylan Vente from Roda JC two years ago, which were both in the region of £700,000. Hibs sold Vente last month to Heerenveen for a seven-figure amount and have used some of that money to bring in Klidjé. Hibs head coach David Gray expressed his delight at signing Klidjé and said he would bring pace and trickery to his squad. The Easter Road hierarchy have been scouring the transfer market for months for a new forward to compliment their existing options in Martin Boyle, Kieron Bowie and Elie Youan. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Extra pace and trickery' 'We're delighted to have attracted someone of Thibault's quality to the football club,' said Gray. 'He adds extra pace and trickery to our front line and performed well for Luzern last season, and at 24 has a lot of room for development. We want to help him progress, and look forward to working with him moving forward.' Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay added: 'We have been tracking Thibault for a long period of time and are excited to have finally got our man. 'I would firstly like to thank the Gordon Family and our Board for showing this ambition and investment. It's been our aim to continue to add top quality young strikers to our club and we have been given the chance to do that with Thibault. 'He is a young, driven, ambitious player who importantly wants to come and play for Hibs. We welcome him to Easter Road and look forward to him pulling on the strip.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nectar Triantis was part of the Sunderland squad at the weekend. | SNS Group Klidjé is Hibs' fourth new signing of the summer transfer window after the arrivals of goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger, midfielder Josh Mulligan and playmaker Jamie McGrath. Hibs are also continuing their search for another midfielder who can play as a 6, with last season's loanee from Sunderland Nectarios Triantis remaining a main target. However, they will have to wait at least another week while his parent club decided what his long-term future is on Wearside. Triantis was part of the Sunderland squad that played against South Shields in a friendly on Saturday and quizzed on the Australian's future, Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris said: 'We'll see for every player. I told them that the first two weeks we are dedicated to connection. After that we'll have to be clear. Some of them need game time but if it's not possible for the squad in the Premier League it's not necessary to stay here. We'll decide early. 'For Nectar, he had a good season last season. He played well on loan. It's the same for everyone, let's use these two first weeks to understand where they are exactly. Then we will decide for everyone.'
Daily Record
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Thibault Klidjé seals record Hibs transfer after lengthy pursuit as David Gray increases Easter Road firepower
The former Luzern hitman has penned a three-year deal in Leith with an option for club to extend by a further 12 months Thibault Klidjé has signed for Hibs in a club record deal. The striker joins from Swiss Super League outfit Luzern on a three-year deal, with the Hibees holding an option to extend that by a further year. The Togo international previously had a spell with Bordeaux in Ligue 1 before heading to Switzerland and netted 12 goals last season as Luzern finished sixth. Sporting director Malky Mackay admits Klidjé has been on Hibs' radar for some time and hailed the ambition of owners the Gordon family for helping to get the deal done. 'We have been tracking Thibault for a long period of time and are excited to have finally got our man.," he said. 'I would firstly like to thank the Gordon Family and our Board for showing this ambition and investment. 'It's been our aim to continue to add top quality young strikers to our club and we have been given the chance to do that with Thibault. 'He is a young, driven, ambitious player who importantly wants to come and play for Hibs. We welcome him to Easter Road and look forward to him pulling on the strip.' Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
