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Protests and music mark opening of new European Parliament

Legislators from right-wing parties, Brexiteers and Catalan independence backers disrupted the formal opening session.

02/07/2019

Europe News

Catalan independentists mobilize in streets of Strasbourg

The demonstrators were protesting the fact that three of their elected MEPs were not allowed to go to work on Tuesday.

02/07/2019

Europe News

First EU Parliament plenary session taking place today since elections

It's back to school at the European Parliament as the first plenary session takes place today since the EU May's elections. Old faces are returning to the corridors of power and new ones are trying to find their way around. Some who never thought they'd be back, have unexpectedly returned.

02/07/2019

Destinations

Our City Guide to Lille, France

Looking for a city break? Follow our guide to discover the restaurants, hotels and galleries that will enrich your trip.

01/07/2019

France

Spike in bogus websites selling air quality stickers for vehicles in France

Spike in bogus websites selling air quality stickers for vehicles in France.

01/07/2019

France

World Cup Semi Finals: What to look out for in the final four

World Cup Semi Finals: What to look out for in the final four

01/07/2019

France

WWI bombs prevent firefighters from stopping fire

A shell dating back to World War I exploded after a fire raged at a military camp outside of Reims for four days.

01/07/2019

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Red Bull 'flugtag' sees crowds flock to Lyon in middle of heatwave

Thousands defied a suffocating heatwave to witness the launch of home-made, often quirky aircraft over Lyon's rivers, as Redbull's flagship competition Flugtag took place in the French city on Sunday..

01/07/2019

France

Heatwave easing for some

Temperatures in northern France are dropping but the intense heat continues for many in southern Europe

30/06/2019

France

Crowds defy heatwave to watch quirky aircraft dip in Lyon rivers

Thousands defied a suffocating heatwave to witness the launch of home-made, often quirky aircraft over Lyon's rivers, as Redbull's flagship competition Flugtag took place in the French city on Sunday.

30/06/2019

France

Watch back: Paris Gay Pride 2019 takes place in the French capital

Cities across Europe and the world are celebrating this year's Gay Pride march, or LGBT Pride March.

29/06/2019

France

Greenpeace blocks cargo in French port to call out climate 'inaction'

Greenpeace France continued its blockade of a cargo ship in the harbour of Sète, France, on Saturday, to protest against the French government's lack of action on climate change.

29/06/2019

Business

Heatwave sees surge in demand for air conditioners across Europe

The heatwave currently gripping Europe has seen a surge in demand for cooling devices, such as air conditioners and fans, in shops across the continent.

28/06/2019

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A pool with a view: tourists take dip in Eiffel Tower fountain

Tourists visiting Paris on Friday kept cool whilst sightseeing by taking a dip in the fountains in front of the Eiffel Tower.

28/06/2019

Business Planet

When business serves society: "It's quite possible to combine profitability and social action."

In partnership with The European Commission

One French firm decided to go beyond making money and instead chose to make a wider contribution to society. ‘Love Your Waste’ in Paris turns food waste into renewable energy.

28/06/2019

France

Lyon hosts break world record for number of footballers in a game

The world record attempt is a bid to promote opportunity, equality, and respect for women in sport.

28/06/2019

France

Seven ways the Treaty of Versailles changed the world

From the forerunner of the United Nations to the end of Germany's colonial empire, 7 ways the Treaty of Versailles changed the world.

28/06/2019

France

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy makes comeback... to writing

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who faces fraud allegations and a looming trial for corruption, releases his memoirs on Thursday (June 27). Entitled 'Passions', the book spans from his debut in politics back in the 1980s to his first day at the Elysee Palace in 2007.

27/06/2019

France

Hundreds of schools closed throughout France as temperatures top 40C

Hundreds of kindergartens and primary schools throughout France will remain closed until the end of the week as temperatures top 40C in many cities.

26/06/2019

France

Notre Dame: Probe examines power fault or cigarette as possible causes

French authorities have no grounds to believe that the fire that wrecked Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral in April was the result of criminal activity, although they are looking into the possibility of negligence, said the Paris prosecutor's office.

26/06/2019

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Anyone for an ice lolly? Animals in Paris zoo try to keep cool

If you thought ice lollies were only for humans, think again. The animals at Paris Zoological Park used the treats to cool down, as they battled this week's heatwave alongside their human helpers.

26/06/2019

France

Watch: Women protesting burkini ban fined by French police

"Women's rights will recede whenever men use secularism as a pretext for Islamophobia," said one Twitter user.

26/06/2019

France

Women's World Cup: What can we expect in the quarter-finals?

Seven out of eight European nations are into the quarter-finals. Take a look at what's coming up and what the predictions are.

26/06/2019

France

French restaurant wins 'world's best restaurant' award for first time

The restaurant, Mirazur, on the French Riviera won the competition, which saw other European restaurants dominate the top 10 list.

26/06/2019

France

Facebook to hand over data on hate speech suspects to French courts

In a world first, the social media giant has agreed to give names of French users who are suspected of using hate speech on its site to courts.

26/06/2019

France

US and Sweden head to the quarter-finals

In the second to last day of the round of 16, the United States and Sweden won their respective matches and progress to the quarter-final round.

25/06/2019