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Eco-Innovation

Europe’s most promising climate solutions vie for The Earthshot Prize

From sustainable fish feed to environmental DNA, these are Europe's finalists for the global environmental award.

Travel News

Europe’s coolest neighbourhood revealed in new ranking

Hip bakeries and indie bookstores nabbed the area the number one spot.

Economy

French government mulls tax increase for large companies

The executive is reportedly examining a range of plans to reduce the public deficit, including a temporary tax on companies making more than €1 billion per year.

Europe News

Paris protesters demand end to Israeli strikes on Lebanon

France has been a key supporter of Israel, defending its right to self-defence for years and sells an average of €20 million worth of military equipment to the country each year.

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Economy

French debt soars reinforcing concerns about its budgetary control

France's borrowing of €68.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024 has added to the country's debt pile reinforcing concerns about its budgetary control.

USA

US and European allies call for three-week Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Earlier, representatives for Israel and Lebanon reiterated their support for a UN resolution that ended the 2006 war between Israel and the Tehran-backed militant group.

Health news

France fines 11 pharmaceutical labs €8 million over drug shortages

Big names in the pharmaceutical industry were accused of failing to comply with regulations to prevent drug shortages.

Tech News

Telegram U-turn: Platform will now give user data to authorities

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France last month for failing to manage extremist content on the platform.

Culture news

Cult film 'La Haine' set for stage adaptation as hip-hop musical

Nearly 30 years after 'La Haine' shocked audiences with its portrayal of police brutality and violence in France's suburbs, director Mathieu Kassovitz is reviving the story as a stage musical.

Europe News

French cabinet meets to discuss tackling budget and migrant issues

The 39 ministers comprising French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's recently unveiled cabinet will focus on tackling the country's debts and reducing "unbearable" levels of migration.

Tech News

France appoints its first AI minister amid political unrest

Clara Chappaz, the former director of the La French Tech mission, will take up the role in Michel Barnier’s new cabinet.

Economy

French PM Barnier signals intention to raise taxes for the wealthy

"The French people want and need tax justice," Michel Barnier noted after his recent appointment, looking for ways to plug France's budget deficit.

France

France sends forbidden anti-riot force to Martinique amid protests

Violent protests erupted on the island last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian.

France

French express frustration over new Barnier-led government

The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government this weekend, dominated by conservatives and centrists. It came more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions.

France

New centre-right government in France unveiled

The French presidential palace has unveiled a long-awaited new government dominated by conservatives and centrists.

Food and Drink

France to pay €120 million to uproot 30,000 hectares of vineyards

France plans to uproot 30,000 hectares of grape vines as wine consumption continues to drop.

Culture news

Stairway to tension: France and Italy dispute Spanish Step ownership

A row over whether France or Italy owns Rome's iconic Spanish Steps has caused controversy and reopened old wounds between the two countries as G7 Culture Ministers gather in Naples and Pompeii this weekend.

France

France on the verge of naming new cabinet

Michel Barnier's governing team will be approved by President Emmanuel Macron by Sunday at the latest before it becomes official.

Football Now

How does France keep developing generational talents?

In partnership with Media City

Despite missing out on Euro glory and Olympic gold, France is one of the best international football teams in the world.

Economy

UK's loss is Europe's gain as overseas visitors put off by tourist tax

Wealthy overseas tourists put off from shopping in the UK by its hefty tourist tax are visiting France, Italy and other European countries to benefit from Europe's continuing tourist tax breaks.