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France

French rail strikes: neither side backs down

Monday was another nightmare for rail travellers in France. It was the fourth time rail workers strike over plans to overhaul the heavily indebted train operator SNCF. It's President Macron's biggest drive to reform the country's economy.

09/04/2018

France

Portugal relives day of WWI horror in worst-ever defeat

President Macron attends ceremony to assure EU partner Portugal of France's undying thanks for their sacrifice in the failed 1918 German Spring offensive.

09/04/2018

France

Belgian cyclist Michael Goolaerts dies during Paris-Roubaix race

It was the first time Goolaerts had competed in the senior Paris-Roubaix race. In a tweet, his team colleagues expressed their sadness and sympathies to his family

09/04/2018

France

Police and activists clash at protest camp in western France

Nearly 2,500 military police have been sent to evacuate the site in Notre Dame des Landes

09/04/2018

Sport

Belgian rider Michael Goolaerts dies of heart attack in Paris-Roubaix

The cyclist died at a hospital in Lille after crashing in Paris-Roubaix. He was 23.

08/04/2018

Sport

Kenyans again dominate Paris Mens' & Womens' marathons

No new records set but crowds treated to joint male-female finish for first time.

08/04/2018

France

More disruption for rail travellers in France

Millions of French commuters and holidaymakers faced disruptions as rail workers went on strike against President Macron's economic reform plans.

08/04/2018

Sport

Ogier extends championship lead with Corsican win

French World Champion the man to beat as he dominates from start to finish in home race and goes 17 points clear after four rounds of the WRC, of which he's won three.

08/04/2018

Earth News

Bordeaux startup launches vegan smoked salmon

The main ingredient is a microalga.

06/04/2018

Musica

Terry Gilliam weaves his magic at the Opera Bastille

The Monty Python co-founder casts his spell over an extraordinary production of "Benvenuto Cellini"

05/04/2018

No Comment

Passengers of Paris suburban line enter train through windows

Passengers of a Parisian suburban train line had to enter the train car through windows on Tuesday, the first day of a 3-month long strike in the railway sector.

05/04/2018

Cult

Art Paris Art Fair turns twenty

The fair has forged its reputation by exploring foreign art scenes

05/04/2018

Earth News

Paris Art Fair opens doors for Living it ahead of grand opening

2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the event, this year 142 galleries showcase artworks from 22 countries.

05/04/2018

France

Spanish language film to open Cannes Film Festival 2018

"Everybody Knows" starring Hollywood couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem will make its world premiere at the 71st Cannes Film Festival next month.

05/04/2018

France

France's unprecedented rail strike in numbers

As the French hurtle 'full steam ahead' into three months of rail strikes, Euronews looks at when strikes are happening, how they are impacting other transport services, and if the French really support railway workers in downing tools.

05/04/2018

France

France to cut 30% of its MPs and introduce proportional representation

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to slash the numbers of MPs and senators in a bid to make his government more efficient.

05/04/2018

France

Paris passengers climb through train windows on first day of French rail strike

Passengers at Paris' Gare de Lyon scrambled through the windows of a train as it stood on the platform on the first day of rolling national rail strikes.

05/04/2018

No Comment

Paris modern art fair open its doors under the dome of the Grand Palais

142 modern and contemporary art galleries, from 22 different nations, gathered in a single event.

04/04/2018

France

French commuters face second day of travel chaos

Railway stations were deserted a passengers were advised to stay away if a train was cancelled

04/04/2018

France

Corsica's olives threatened by deadly bacteria

Wild olive trees cover vast swathes of the Mediterranean island and the authorities warn the risk of disease spreading is immeasurable

04/04/2018

France

Industrial action strikes southern France city of Lyon

Train drivers and university students have marched through Lyon to protest against government proposals which they believe will disadvantage workers and students.

03/04/2018

France

French mayor apologises for promising thousands of Ikea jobs in April Fools’ joke

French mayor apologises after April Fools’ joke promising thousands of Ikea jobs backfires

03/04/2018

France

France rail unions wage war on Macron with rolling strikes

Industrial action over government plans to change rail workers' benefits and status is set to continue for three months

03/04/2018

France

French rail commuters brace for three-month strike

The rail strike is due to run for three months in successive waves of two days

02/04/2018

France

Rolling rail strikes set to begin in France

Unions plan three months of industrial action in bid to force a government rethink on reforms.

01/04/2018

France

Author Rodrigues dos Santos reveals his 'signs of life'

The Portuguese writer spoke to euronews about the inspiration of his latest novel and the dangers of data manipulation

01/04/2018