France Paris Rubbish strike continues as pension reform approved by senate Paris city hall says thousands of tonnes of rubbish continue to pile up in the streets fo the French capital as the rubbish collectors strike goes on ahead. 13/03/2023
France France’s Senate passes controversial reform to pension system The French government’s package to raise the pension age from 62 to 64 is another step towards becoming law 12/03/2023
France Young people across France protest pension reform Young people in universities and high schools across France took to the streets on Thursday to protest the government’s attempt to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. 10/03/2023
Design French architect and activist Roland Castro dies aged 82 A leading figure in the May 68 student protests, Castro was a proponent of architecture that improved the lives of the working classes. 10/03/2023
France Rising period poverty: France announces free sanitary products Charities have welcomed the move but say it could also be extended to older women or single mothers who are not immune from period poverty. 10/03/2023
France Macron and Sunak mend ties, as leaders agree to tackle Channel boats The leaders of France and UK were meeting in the first Franco-British summit since 2018, to try and rebuild trust between the two countries. 10/03/2023
Tech News 'Sharenting': France to stop parents oversharing children's images In France, you may have to think twice before sharing images or videos of your child online. The government wants to penalise the practice. 10/03/2023
Art ‘Mon Crime’ by François Ozon brings modern feminism to 1930s Paris ‘Mon Crime’ follows the story of a young actress living in 1930s Paris, who is the victim of an attempted sexual assault. She is then put on trial after her would-be assailant is found dead. 09/03/2023
France France to put forward law to protect abortion rights in constitution France to put forward protecting abortion rights in the constitution according to a speech made by President Macron on International Women's Day. 09/03/2023
France French senate votes to raise retirement age to 64 The French senate has backed controversial plans to raise the retirement age to 64 despite nationwide strikes. 09/03/2023
Culture news Reimagining Picasso: Paul Smith gives Paris museum a makeover Reimagining Picasso: Paul Smith's takes on the famous artist's museum 09/03/2023
Green News Parisians vote 'overhwelming' to ban electric scooters There have even been reports of bad behaviour and even scooters thrown into the River Seine. 08/03/2023
France Nationwide strikes bring France to a halt for a second day in a row French unions are keeping up street pressure against the government's pension reform which no date finalised to end industrial action 08/03/2023
Culture news Breaking free (the faces of) Iranian victims Iranian artist Sadaf Ahmadi has created an interactive exhibition in Forcalquier, southern France, where visitors break concrete to reveal the faces of victims of Iranian repression. 08/03/2023
Food and Drink New faces and sexism concerns: The 2023 Michelin Guide France Just 29 restaurants in France have been awarded the coveted Michelin three-star ranking. But there's a distinct lack of women in the guide. 07/03/2023
France France on strike: Protests over pension reform grind nation to a halt France on strike: Protests over pension reform grind nation to a halt 07/03/2023
France Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works? Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works to change the government's mind? 07/03/2023
France UEFA to refund Liverpool fans over Champions League final chaos A new refund scheme will cover all 19,618 tickets allocated to Liverpool FC for the clash against Real Madrid in May 2022. 07/03/2023
France France strikes: Are women the losers of the planned pension reform? Women risk multiple consequences under the French government's proposed pension reform plan. 07/03/2023
France Major train strikes in France aimed at "blocking country" The transport sector joins the protests aimed at forcing President Macron to halt his plans to raise the retirement age. 07/03/2023
Climate Rising sea levels threaten Marseille’s beach hut community Marseille’s coastal huts have become symbols of the city and of a unique way of life. 06/03/2023
France France braces for national 'standstill' ahead of planned protests This week's strike action which has no proposed end date has stoked fears that the country will be brought to a grinding halt. 06/03/2023
Art 'Graces' under fire - Dancer Silvia Gribaudi explores self-acceptance Italian dancer and choreographer, Silvia Gribaudi, latest production, “Graces” is a reflection on the body and a hymn to self-acceptance. 06/03/2023
Culture news Here are the best looks from Paris Fashion Week Paris Fashion Week never fails to deliver jaw-dropping fashion moments, and this year was no exception. 04/03/2023
Sport Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi charged with rape A 24-year-old woman told police she was raped by the footballer when she went to his house last weekend, after meeting on Instagram. 03/03/2023
Euronews Witness Macron vs. the people: why France is resisting pension reform Major strikes have taken place in France since the government announced plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. 02/03/2023