world news 17/04/2018

Syria celebrates independence from France, days after Western military strikes

Syria celebrates its 72nd years of independence from France on Tuesday, four days after France, the US and the UK hit Syrian military targets in retaliation over a suspected chemical attack in Douma in which 40 people were killed.

brussels bureau 16/04/2018

Macron to outline his vision for Europe

French President addresses European Parliament at crucial moment

brussels bureau 16/04/2018

Macron: the president and philosopher

One of Macron's former professors reflects on the roots of the man with a European dream

France 15/04/2018

France's Macron 'convinced Trump to keep troops in Syria'

Emmanuel Macron has defended the Syria air strikes in a TV interview, calling them "legitimate".

Syria 15/04/2018

Relief in Damascus after Allied strikes

The Western allies say there will be no more attacks for the moment

Sport 13/04/2018

Eric Abidal gives his Europa League final thoughts

Lyon got to have a close-up look at the Europa League trophy when former Barcelona and French international football player Eric Abidal posed with cup at the Gadagne Museum, fresh from making the draw for the semi final.

France 12/04/2018

French President Emmanuel Macron said France has proof of chemical weapons

President Macron also said they will decide whether to strike back when all the necessary information has been gathered from Syria.

France 12/04/2018

Full Cannes Film Festival lineup announced

All eyes are on Paris as the lineup of the 71st Cannes Film Festival is being unveiled during a live press conference from the Champs-Elysees.

Cuisine 11/04/2018

We tried agritourism and a Malbec wine tour in southwest France

We did a gastronomic journey in the Lot Valley tasting Malbec wine, black truffles from the market and saffron, and it's a must try.

brussels bureau 10/04/2018

Uber suffers another legal blow

EU's top court rules France can bring criminal action over an illegal taxi service

no comment 09/04/2018

Amnesty International denounces France's red carpet welcome for Saudi prince

Rights group Amnesty International demonstrated in Paris on Monday, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman was welcomed by French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on his visit to France.

France 09/04/2018

French rail strikes: neither side backs down

Monday was another nightmare for rail travellers in France. It was the fourth time rail workers strike over plans to overhaul the heavily indebted train operator SNCF. It's President Macron's biggest drive to reform the country's economy.

Spain 09/04/2018

Spain beats Italy, France as world's biggest wine exporter

Spain exported the most wine of any country in 2017, beating its main competitors France and Italy.

France 08/04/2018

More disruption for rail travellers in France

Millions of French commuters and holidaymakers faced disruptions as rail workers went on strike against President Macron's economic reform plans.

Turkey 07/04/2018

Turkey: Erdogan lashes out at France warning of ‘more terror attacks’

The Turkish president appears to refer to Saturday's vehicle attack in Germany, warning France to expect more terror in his latest tirade against Paris since President Macron met a Syrian Kurdish delegation.

Cuisine 06/04/2018

Bordeaux startup launches vegan smoked salmon

The main ingredient is a microalga.

state of the union 06/04/2018

State of the Union: Trade tremors, solving Syria's war

In this edition of State of the Union: French President Emmanuel Macron announces sweeping electoral changes, as Italy grapples with forming a

France 05/04/2018

France's unprecedented rail strike in numbers

As the French hurtle 'full steam ahead' into three months of rail strikes, Euronews looks at when strikes are happening, how they are impacting other transport services, and if the French really support railway workers in downing tools.

France 03/04/2018

French mayor apologises for promising thousands of Ikea jobs in April Fools’ joke

French mayor apologises after April Fools’ joke promising thousands of Ikea jobs backfires

Italy 01/04/2018

Italian anger at French border police intrusion over migrants

Italy's Foreign Ministry has summoned the French ambassador to explain why armed French border police entered a clinic that cares for migrants. Claims that doctors and lawyers were intimidated.