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Cult

The Splendours of Uzbekistan’s Oases

In partnership with Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation

The Arts and Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan presents 'The Splendours of Uzbekistan’s Oases' at the Louvre in Paris

23/01/2023

France

'Two souls in one chest': Germany and France renew strained alliance

Officials from the two countries met on the 60th anniversary of a landmark treaty underpinning today's European Union.

22/01/2023

France

Elysee Treaty 60th anniversary: France and Germany divided over Europe

The Elysee Treaty championed reconciliation and cooperation between Berlin and Paris after decades of conflict. However, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put pressure on the two countries relationship

21/01/2023

France

Macron announces major boost to French defence budget

France will increase its military spending by over a third in coming years, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday, unveiling his goal to equip the French army to tackle this century's great "perils".

21/01/2023

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Watch: Louis Vuitton's new collection displayed in Paris

The 2023-2024 menswear collection has been presented in Paris for Fashion Week. Since the death of Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton hasn't appointed a new artistic director and this show was managed by a creative collective

20/01/2023

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Watch: One million on the streets against French pension reform plans

At least 1.1 million people protested on the streets of Paris and other French cities on Thursday amid nationwide strikes against plans to raise the retirement age.

20/01/2023

Culture news

The best looks from Louis Vuitton's show at Paris Fashion Week

The best menswear looks from Louis Vuitton's stunning show at Paris Fashion Week

20/01/2023

Living

France strikes: Bad for commuters, good for the environment?

Paris bike lane usage soars by 80 per cent during transport strikes.

20/01/2023

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One million in the streets against pension reform in France

At least 1.1 million people protested on the streets of Paris and other French cities Thursday amid nationwide strikes against plans to raise the retirement age.

20/01/2023

France

Millions of workers strike over French government pension reforms

In France, millions of workers took to the streets in protest at President Emmanuel Macron's proposed pension reforms that would see the minimum retirement age go from 62 to 64

20/01/2023

France

Alpine World Ski Championships should continue despite warm weather

The Alpine World Ski Championships will be held in 3 weeks in Courchevel at about 1300 metres in the Alps. This year’s warm winter has not concerned the organisers who believe the competition will go ahead without a hitch.

19/01/2023

France

Strikes across France over pension reform disrupt transport & energy

Workers in many French cities took to the streets Thursday to reject proposed pension changes that would push back the retirement age.

19/01/2023

Green News

'Victory for the seabed’ as France bans deep-sea mining

A growing number of countries are opposing the new industry, which could be devastating for marine ecosystems and the climate.

18/01/2023

Europe News

What to know about France's nationwide strike over pension reform

France's major unions have called for a mass strike over the government's planned retirement reform.

18/01/2023

Culture news

Traditional loafers are making a comeback in the fashion world

For some, loafers are a byword for all that's not cool with footwear but high street sales suggest a growing number of people are slipping into them.

18/01/2023

France

World's oldest person dies aged 118

Sister Andre died in the early hours of Tuesday morning at her retirement home in France. Last year she had survived contracting COVID-19 The world's oldest person is now María Branyas Morera who is aged 115 and lives in Spain.

18/01/2023

France

French unions plan national strike in protest at pension plans

Trade unions in France flatly reject government proposals on reforming pensions and plan to bring the country to halt with a national strike on Thursday.

18/01/2023

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Watch: Thousands flock to Strasbourg in support of Iran protesters

Strasbourg saw thousands gather in support of the Iranian protesters. An estimated 12,000 people from all over Europe gathered to call on the European Union to blacklist the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation.

17/01/2023

Smart Regions

Return to work: How do you get back on track after a long illness?

In partnership with the European Commission

A European project has developed a method with patients, companies and caregivers for people who want to go back to work and have a long-term illness.

16/01/2023

France

Crime in Paris falls but still not a 'positive situation', say police

Domestic violence and burglaries have all increased, according to the French capital's prefect of police Laurent Nuñez.

15/01/2023

Culture news

Will this original Tintin illustration break all auction records?

An original 1942 black-and-white Tintin illustration is hitting the auction block in Paris next month, and it's expected to break all records.

14/01/2023

France

'Tintin in America' drawing to go on sale in Paris

The original 'Tintin in America' drawing is to go up for auction in Paris where it could fetch more than €3 million

14/01/2023

France

'He was in love': Teary goodbye for Iranian protester in France

Mohammad Moradi, an Iranian student in Lyon, drowned himself to protest the brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran.

13/01/2023

Tech News

France fines TikTok €5 million for its handling of users' cookies

CNIL, the French data watchdog, found that the social platform's mechanism to refuse cookies was so hard, most users were discouraged from doing so.

13/01/2023

Destinations

The top two most visited countries in the world are in Europe

The country attracted 66.6 million international visitors in 2022 and almost 90 million in 2019.

12/01/2023

France

Noël Le Graët takes a 'step back' from duties as President of the FFF

French football federation's executive committee say its president Noël Le Graët is 'taking a step back'. The 81 year old drew criticism following an interview on Sunday on a french radio station after making disrespectful comments about French football legend and icon, Zinedine Zidane.

11/01/2023