France

France

Tour de France fan arrested after sign caused cyclists to crash

A Tour de France fan is in police custody after holding a sign in front of cyclists, causing them to crash during the first stage of the cycling event.

30/06/2021

France

French MPs legalise IVF for lesbians, single women

The new law will expand access to fertility treatments such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization (IVF), currently reserved only for infertile heterosexual couples.

29/06/2021

France

Mark Cavendish wins fourth stage of Tour de France 2021

His 31rst stage victory brings him closer to Belgian legend Eddy Merckx, who holds the record for most Tour wins with 34 stages.

29/06/2021

Europe

How have the Greens fared one year after France's municipal elections?

It's been a year since the Green Party in France won several major cities in the municipal elections. How have they fared since?

28/06/2021

France

Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

The Czech Republic won a 2-0 victory over a 10-man Netherlands team and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals.

27/06/2021

France

Van der Poel wins 2nd stage of Tour to take yellow jersey

Tour de France debutant Mathieu Van der Poel snatched the race leader’s yellow jersey with a win in the second stage.

27/06/2021

France

French regional elections: Far-right party fails to win any region

The far-right National Rally failed to win a single region in France's regional elections on Sunday which were marked by record low turnout.

27/06/2021

France

Tour de France begins with first stage from Brest to Landerneau

The Tour de France began in the western port city of Brest. The first stage is roughly 198 kilometres and finishes in Landerneau.

26/06/2021

France

French woman convicted of killing 'monster' abuser, set free

Valerie Bacot given a symbolic four-year prison sentence for killing her abusive husband

25/06/2021

Europe

Recycling turbine blades: the Achilles heel of wind power

In this episode of Unreported Europe, Monica Pinna investigates the latest controversy engulfing the wind power sector - - the recycling of turbine blades. We’re looking at how the market and researchers are pushing for higher sustainability. That's coming up on Unreported Europe

25/06/2021

France

France: Woman stands trial for murder of decades-long abuser husband

A mother-of-four is accused of killing her husband after decades of sexual, physical and psychological mistreatment, in a case that has highlighted long-held taboos around domestic abuse.

25/06/2021

Musica

Rolando Villazón’s dreamy sleepwalker ‘La Sonnambula’ opera enthrals Paris with soprano Pretty Yende

Bellini's opera "La Sonnambula" staged by Rolando Villazón enchants audiences at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris and highlights some of the best Bel Canto.

24/06/2021

Mobility

Watch: Flying taxis take to the air in Paris

The German-made Volocopter set to provide an air taxi solution for the 2024 Paris Olympic games is undergoing test flights at Le Bourget Airport.

23/06/2021

Mobility

Could Hopium's hydrogen sports car be Europe's answer to Tesla?

French racing driver and Hopium CEO Olivier Lombard unveiled a prototype of the Machina last week. But it won't be delivered until 2025.

23/06/2021

Health Series

10% of Europe's food waste could be avoided with better labelling

In partnership with The European Commission

Nearly half of all consumers don't clearly understand expiry dates on food labels. Solutions to normalise labelling rules are being studied in Europe with the goal of making the food we buy more sustainable.

22/06/2021

No Comment

COVID-19 restrictions ignored by French revellers for music festival

Jubilant party scenes erupted across France on Monday, June 21st, as tens of thousands attended annual music festival events nationwide.

22/06/2021

No Comment

Presidential Palace hosts musicians for annual 'Fête de la Musique'

Every June 21st since 1982, the 'Fête de la Musique' (National Music day) has become an important meeting point between the French people and artists. Over time, it has become a part of French culture and France's international influence.

22/06/2021

France

France's ex-leader Sarkozy faces jail term in campaign financing trial

Prosecutors have requested a six-month prison term, as well as a six-month suspended sentence and a fine of €3,750.

22/06/2021

No Comment

Two buildings collapse in Bordeaux, injuring three

Three people were injured, including "a 28-year-old man with very serious injuries", in the collapse of two buildings in the old town of Bordeaux on Sunday night.

21/06/2021

France

French nightclubs will reopen on July 9, but you'll need a health pass

Revellers will need a health pass attesting they have either been fully vaccinated, have been tested over the previous 72 hours or have recovered from COVID-19, to bust their moves on the dancefloor.

21/06/2021

France

'Slap in the face' for Macron as his party scores low in regional vote

The regional elections in France were regarded by some as a testing ground for next year's presidential election.

20/06/2021

France

Several injured as police break up illegal rave party in France

A 22-year old lost his hand and five police officers were wounded as security forces broke up an illegal rave party attended by 1,500 participants.

19/06/2021

Focus

VivaTech - 'hybrid conference' offers window into French innovation

Vivatech, known as Europe's biggest start-up and tech event, runs from the 16th to the 19th of June. Euronews caught up with some of the biggest names attending to discuss green tech, the pandemic and digital transition.

18/06/2021

Tech News

Is big tech out of control? Cédric O says more regulation is needed

France's digital economy minister Cédric O said big tech companies were forming an "oligopoly" that was bad for democracy.

18/06/2021

Europe

French regional elections matter more than you think. Here is why

The far-right could capture the presidency of at least one French region for the first time, less than one year before France's presidential election.

18/06/2021

Health news

VivaTech 2021: How augmented reality could change surgery forever

AR business Magic Leap is working with US surgeons to help them tackle complex procedures in a move the company hopes will help change its fortunes.

17/06/2021