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France

Apparent explosion causes fire outside Russian consulate in Marseille

French media reported that firefighters were sent to the site in the southern port city after the facade of the Russian consulate was struck by two explosive devices.

24/02/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Is France's pensions system costing €55 billion a year?

France's Court of Auditors has contradicted earlier claims by Prime Minister François Bayrou about how much the country's pension scheme costs.

24/02/2025

Europe

Trial of 'France's biggest paedophile offender' to open in Vannes

Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of aggravated rape and sexual assault of 299 victims, almost all minors, between 1989 and 2014. This "extraordinary" trial took two years to prepare.

23/02/2025

Europe

Stabbing attack leaves one dead and five people injured in France

The suspect was arrested by the police. According to the public prosecutor, the suspect, a 37-year-old man, was already known to the authorities and had been on a terrorism watchlist.

22/02/2025

Art

Shuck One pays tribute to Black history at Pompidou Centre in Paris

An installation by French street artist Shuck One is honouring Black historical figures and key moments in France’s past as part of the 'Black Paris; exhibition at the Pompidou Centre.

22/02/2025

France

Bardella drops out of US conference after speaker gives Hitler salute

Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, cancelled his appearance at CPAC after Steve Bannon made an apparent Nazi salute during his speech.

21/02/2025

Economy

French lawmakers back tax on ultra-rich proposed by Ecologist Party

Supporters say the levy would tackle inequality in France, although some fear the effect on investment, business expansion and jobs.

21/02/2025

Europe

Housing crisis: EU can do 'much more' than build new homes, says MEP

In less than a decade, average house prices have risen by 48% across the EU. The European Parliament's has set up a new committee to tackle the crisis, and its chair Irene Tinagli told Euronews there is plenty of room for manoeuvre.

21/02/2025

Europe

Three years of war in Ukraine: Here's what the French army has learned

Both the successes and errors of the Ukrainian and Russian militaries are a lesson learned for the French Armed Forces.

21/02/2025

Europe

Macron and Starmer invited to White House for talks on Ukraine

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announced the two key European leaders will have a seat at the negotiating table after EU leaders raised the alarm over Donald Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine.

19/02/2025

Earth News

EU leaders criticised for mulling ‘Trump-inspired’ climate backtrack

Companies may not have to report on their sustainability progress if CSRD legislation is rolled back, as some experts fear.

19/02/2025

France

Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims

Philippe Tabarot will also talk to staff at the airline, after female employees told Radio France that they had been sexually harassed.

19/02/2025

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Villefranche-sur-Mer celebrates traditional flower naval battle

The traditional flower naval battle in Villefranche-sur-Mer kicked off with over 29 boats participating in the event, a tradition dating back to 1902.

18/02/2025

Art

Art marked 'degenerate' by Nazis goes on show in Paris

The new show in the French capital uncovers the breadth of art censorship that the Nazi regime undertook under the guise of cultural purity.

18/02/2025

France

French lawmakers debate ban on religious clothing in sports

The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith.

18/02/2025

France

Suspected IS militants on trial for kidnapping French journalists

The abductees testifying at the trial insisted they were sure in their identification of those who kidnapped them.

18/02/2025

Economy

French inflation sees a jump in January as service prices rise

Energy and manufacturing product prices also contributed to higher inflation in January, as France continues to deal with increased political upheaval.

18/02/2025

Europe

Leaders divided on prospects for European peacekeepers in Ukraine

While the UK's Keir Starmer reaffirmed he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany's Olaf Scholz called the idea 'premature.'

18/02/2025

France

Far-right group arrested after attack at Paris migrant association

The assailants, who were armed with shards of glass, seriously injured a 30-year-old man.

17/02/2025

Lifestyle

Two wheels better: Customising classic, rare and vintage motorbikes

The call of the open road is getting louder for some as more people are opting for two wheels to travel or simply have fun. France's 'Salon du 2 Roues' is now Europe's second largest motorbike trade show and Euronews Culture took of a tour of its 'kustom' collection.

17/02/2025

Europe

European leaders to convene for emergency Ukraine summit in Paris

France is discussing holding an informal emergency Ukraine summit in Paris with European countries on Monday.

16/02/2025

Tech News

Why experts think the Paris AI Action Summit is 'a missed opportunity'

Euronews Next spoke to experts at the Paris summit for their reactions on the AI summit’s declaration.

14/02/2025

Europe

Gender balance on company boards facing delays in implementation

MEPs welcomed European Commission's recent launch of infringement proceedings against 17 member states, but they say more action is needed to create positive environment for change.

14/02/2025

Europe

International community commits to supporting Syria's transition

Syria will have a new government as of 1 March, the country's interim foreign minister announced earlier

14/02/2025

Culture news

HeritageWatch.AI seeks to safeguard cultural heritage from crises

HeritageWatch.AI, a new collaboration launched in Paris, combines satellite imagery, 3D modelling, and AI to provide real-time data that will help protect cultural heritage sites from disasters and conflict.

13/02/2025

Europe

EU Commission to propose a simpler, policy-focused long-term budget

“The status quo is not an option,” the European Commission said in a communication laying the groundwork for the upcoming proposal on the next long-term budget (2028-34).

12/02/2025