France

Climate

Euroviews. It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership

By increasing investments in renewable energy and demonstrating strong leadership, France must strengthen its position as a world climate leader and inspire other countries to follow suit, Soraya Fettih and Andreas Sieber write.

26/04/2024

Health news

RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France

French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody Beyfortus.

26/04/2024

Culture news

Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura reigns supreme wins three top awards

Aya Nakamura has cemented her status as the French queen of hip-hop at Les Flammes. The awards were created by Yard and Booska-P, in partnership with Spotify, in response to the longstanding neglect of rap and R&B genres at France's Victoires awards.

26/04/2024

France

French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions

Just hours after Macron's Europe speech on Thursday, the head of the French far-right party, Jordan Bardella, unveiled his campaign for the European elections… but refused to answer questions.

26/04/2024

Culture news

Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill sails collapse overnight

The wings of the legendary cabaret in Paris's Montmartre fell off and damaged the tourist attraction's facade.

25/04/2024

Europe

'Europe is mortal': Macron calls for more EU unity and sovereignty

The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said.

25/04/2024

France

Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' discovery

The French state has requested that Perrier stop using one of its wells "as a precaution".

24/04/2024

Europe

What do newly approved anti-money laundering rules cover?

EU lawmakers voted in a landslide in favour of new curbs on crypto, football clubs and cash transactions.

24/04/2024

Europe

Hopes high for new corporate sustainability rules after MEP vote

The new rules forcing companies to check supply chains have been hailed by environmental and social activists – but raised significant concerns over red tape.

24/04/2024

Art

A room of her own: Louvre to give ‘disappointing’ Mona Lisa new digs

France’s Louvre could move the Mona Lisa to her own basement room. Here’s why.

24/04/2024

Europe

Euroviews. The EU must work with Europe's cities to end youth homelessness

Our message is clear: we can only achieve lasting change if all levels of government work together in a strategic partnership for action, Lyon Métropole's Vice President Renaud Payre writes.

24/04/2024

Europe

MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets

Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.

23/04/2024

Travel News

France airport strike called off but flights still cancelled

Although the strike has been called off, many flights are still cancelled.

23/04/2024

France

Police evict migrants from makeshift camp in Paris

The swoop is the latest move in a widely criticised strategy to prepare the French capital for the upcoming Olympic Games.

23/04/2024

Economy

MEPs green light new EU fiscal rules

The landslide vote heralds a return to fiscal responsibility after the pandemic era – but some worry new norms could kill vital green investment

23/04/2024

Business

No need to jump through hoops! Olympics rental boom may be over

Hoteliers and Airbnb owners in the French capital of Paris are lowering their prices ahead of this year's Olympics as supply outstrips demand.

22/04/2024

Destinations

From chateaux to treehouses: The best French countryside hotels

From an escape to nature in the Loire Valley to an immersive experience in wine country, these hotels are some of the finest the French countryside has to offer.

22/04/2024

France

Eighty years on France marks milestone in women's right to vote

Suffrage for women in France was delayed amid German occupation, while elsewhere across Europe, women's voting rights unfolded at a different pace.

21/04/2024

France

Man detained after police operation at Iranian consulate in Paris

Police said they detained a man behaving suspiciously outside the Iranian embassy in Paris on Friday.

19/04/2024

Food and Drink

French chefs to seek inspiration abroad as gastronomy sector stalls

After centuries of being respected as the modern birthplace of gastronomy and the apex of cooking, France plans to send chefs abroad to improve their cuisine culture to improve traditional fare served up at home.

19/04/2024

Travel News

Paris Olympics: This travel pass could save you time and money

If you’re planning to be in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, investing in a transport pass could save time and money.

18/04/2024

Culture news

As France slashes its culture budget, how do other countries compare?

Euronews Culture takes a look at how the prospected budget cuts to France's culture sector line up with the UK and other European nations.

18/04/2024

France

Serbia angry after Kosovo gets closer to joining Council of Europe

Kosovo took another step towards becoming a member of the CoE as its members passed a report recommending approval.

17/04/2024

Europe

Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions

Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions between right and left-wing candidates in France.

17/04/2024

Culture news

Not another teen movie: Six-part Brigitte Macron TV series confirmed

A French production company is working on a TV series on the life of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron. We suggest the ways they might want to dramatise her story.

17/04/2024

France

Journalists given rare access to French nuclear-powered sub

Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in favour of newer models.

17/04/2024