France Hollande digs heels in as strikes begin on railways Workers of France’s state-owned railway, SNCF, have gone on strike over controversial new labour reforms as well as issues over working hours and… 01/06/2016
France France: business strikes back The atmosphere was tense between Philippe Martinez and protesters, who say their businesses are suffering because of strikes. 31/05/2016
Sport Show me the money! Check out the football finances of Euro 2016 Ronaldo is worth four times the entire Hungarian national team in transfer fee term, just one of the fascinating facts revealed by a financial study of the 2016 European Championships. 31/05/2016
France France sees worst flooding since records began Scenes in parts of France look like something out of a Jules Verne novel, with severe weather warnings issued in some of the worst affected areas. 31/05/2016
Europe News Social unrest continues in France and Belgium Train services have been reduced today in France, where rail workers have started an unlimited strike. 31/05/2016
Economy Protests and strikes highlighted as further threat to French tourism industry Paris tourism officials have warned a wave of protests and further planned strikes threaten any recovery to visitor numbers following last November's terrorist attacks. 31/05/2016
France French strikes multiply as Euro 2016 nears Strike action is multiplying in France and the timing couldn’t be worse with the Euro 2016 football tournament due to start there in just 10 days… 31/05/2016
World Martinez takes France's CGT union into battle against the government Another day of intense strike action has hit France, the ninth in the current series of confrontations with the government over new labour… 30/05/2016
Culture news French artist JR makes the Louvre disappear French artist JR has made the Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid disappear by covering the Parisian landmark with a gigantic paper photograph of the… 30/05/2016
Economy French economic growth improves France's economy performed better than expected in the first three months of this year up by 0.6 percent from the previous quarter. 30/05/2016
Cinema Twenty-five years of MEDIA programme It has supported the development of thousands of films and their international distribution. 30/05/2016
Sport Hamilton back in the race after victory in Monaco The wise man of 'Speed' Bruno Sousa is our track guide for the Monaco Grand Prix: "Hello and welcome to Speed. Three wins in three years at Monte Carlo and with a huge lead in the world championship N 29/05/2016
France The fight for Europe's soul is continuing, say Merkel and Hollande on Verdun anniversary The French and German leaders meet for the centenary of the Battle of Verdun - 300 days and 300,000 lives lost. 29/05/2016
France France and Germany mark Verdun battle centenary French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are marking the 100th anniversary of the battle of Verdun. 29/05/2016
France 11 hit by lightning in Paris park The majority of those injured are thought to be children, six are seriously hurt 28/05/2016
France France's fuel crisis better but not yet over Following a meeting between the government and oil industry representatives, Transport Minister Alain Vidalies said the situation at fuel depots is improving. 28/05/2016
France France labour reform standoff fuels petrol shortages Strikes over labour reforms have left fuel in short supply in France. 27/05/2016
Sport Nine-time champion Nadal withdraws from French Open Rafa Nadal’s hopes of a record-extending tenth French Open title will have to wait another year after the Spaniard withdrew from Roland Garros with a wrist injury on… 27/05/2016
Cinema Highlights from the Cannes Film Festival As the glitter settles on the Croisette, let’s take a look at some of the films that left an impression at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. 27/05/2016
France French labour reform action threatens to disrupt Euro 2016 fans Strike action over changes to the French labour law have disrupted many cities across the country. 27/05/2016
France France marks the centenary of the Battle of Verdun At zero seven fifteen on the morning of February 21 1916. 26/05/2016
France France PM Valls hints at tweaks to labour laws as strikes and protests go on France has been hit by another day of strikes and protests against controversial labour reforms. 26/05/2016
France French police arrest man on low-level terror watch list French police have arrested a man reportedly on a low-level terror watch list in Paris. 26/05/2016
Sport Family of late Jules Bianchi to sue FIA The family of the late Formula One driver Jules Bianchi have begun legal action against the sport’s governing body the FIA, following his death last… 26/05/2016
France Strikes in France - the history of disputes and failed reform In spring in 1968 La Belle France went on strike. 26/05/2016
France France: Nuclear strike raises stakes in showdown over labour reforms With pumps at more than 4,000 petrol stations in France now partially or fully dry, the showdown between the government and the hardline CGT union over contested labour reforms intensified on… 26/05/2016