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Culture news

Posy Simmonds makes history as first Brit to win coveted comics award

Posy Simmonds is the first Briton and the fourth woman to win the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême, one of Europe's highest prizes for graphic novels.

25/01/2024

France

Antisemitic acts rise in Belgium and France amid Gaza conflicts

Many European countries have registered a rise in reported antisemitic acts and rhetoric since the outbreak of the war. Reports show physical and verbal attacks towards Jewish people have risen sharply in the western European nations since the Israel-Hamas war began back in October.

25/01/2024

Lifestyle

Bridal gowns to quiet luxury chic: The very best of Paris Couture Week

Paris Couture Week is in full swing, showcasing the crème de la crème of high-end fashion. Elie Saab, Dior, Armani, and Stéphane Rolland have so far stolen the spotlight!

25/01/2024

The Cube

Has the Eiffel Tower caught fire?

Some widely-spread videos on social media claim to show the Eiffel Tower ravaged by flames. The Cube took a closer look.

25/01/2024

France

French farmers continue protesting one day after death of demonstrator

Roadblocks are spreading across France one day after a farmer and her daughter were killed during protests.

24/01/2024

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu assault charge dropped due to statute of limitation

The sexual assault complaint by actress Hélène Darras was dismissed by a French court. Depardieu is still fighting a separate rape charge and dozens of accusations of assault.

23/01/2024

France

Floating science lab makes its way around Europe's coastline

Since April 2023, a team of scientists has been collecting data from around Europe's coastline on a mission which will run until July 2024.

23/01/2024

Economy

Euroviews. France faces four major economic challenges in 2024

As we move into 2024, Europe's second-largest economy is likely to need to weather many storms before its economy reaches a stable point, Osama Rizvi writes.

23/01/2024

France

Mixed reactions to fishing ban in the Bay of Biscay

The measure to protect dolphins could cause the price of fish to rise and put people out of a job, many fear.

22/01/2024

Earth News

France introduces Bay of Biscay fishing ban to protect dolphins

In the Bay of Biscay, an estimated 9,000 dolphin deaths are caused each year by accidents with fishing equipment

22/01/2024

Culture news

MIDƐM+ to play host to conference on music industry challenges

Alongside a line-up including Baxter Dury, industry leaders face questions over AI, carbon neutral festivals, and equity.

22/01/2024

France

Police violence in Paris suburbs ends with conviction of 3 officers

An explosive case of ‘voluntary violence’ seven years ago has seen the three police workers receive suspended sentences.

20/01/2024

Space

European orbiter may have discovered huge water deposits on Mars

The potential discovery suggests that Mars once looked very different from how it appears today and could once have sustained life.

20/01/2024

Design

Paris Design Week 2024: Here are 8 highlights you must check out

Maison & Objet and Paris Déco Off, two heavy hitters of Parisian design fairs, are in full swing. Amidst the sea of exhibits, here are some of our favourites to check out.

19/01/2024

Ecotech

Is Europe at risk from tsunamis? Inside France's secure warning centre

With a tsunami alert drill taking place today in the south of France, we explore why it's necessary.

19/01/2024

France

France to deliver more Caesar artillery systems to Ukraine

Paris is seeking €280 million from Ukraine's allies to help fund the delivery of 60 out of a planned 78 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems for Kyiv's military.

18/01/2024

France

French police strike to demand better pay for the Olympics

Police officers are demanding a bonus as they will be expected to secure over 500,000 people during the event.

18/01/2024

Health news

Early HIV treatment leads to better long-term control of the virus

There is a “window of opportunity” in the weeks after someone is infected with HIV where treatment may lead to better control later on, researchers say.

18/01/2024

Business

French authorities investigate alleged Neymar PSG transfer tax scandal

Several high-profile French politicians allegedly plotted to avoid paying Qatar €88 million in tax over footballer Neymar Jr's transfer to football club PSG in 2017, according to French sources. Authorities raided the Ministry of Economy and Finances' headquarters earlier this week.

18/01/2024

Business

Lawmakers look to new anti-money laundering law to repair EU’s poor reputation

Rules agreed overnight will ban large cash transactions and apply to major football clubs

18/01/2024

Earth News

A first in France: Why has this cat received legal damages?

Lanna, a cat of around one year old, was found dead in a rubbish bin in the French city of Lille in July 2023.

17/01/2024

Earth News

France cracks down on heavy and polluting vehicles with higher taxes

Paris will ask residents to vote in a referendum on increasing the cost of parking for SUV later this year.

17/01/2024

Europe

Europe scrambles to finalise new fiscal rules after lawmaker vote

Twitchy bond markets and upcoming elections mean the clock is ticking for controversial new EU deficit laws.

17/01/2024

Economy

Macron speech: What economic changes should French people expect?

Among comments on France's role on the world stage, the French President announced several domestic economic measures he aims to implement as soon as possible.

17/01/2024

France

Macron lays out vision of 'stronger' France amid far-right challenge

The centrist president advocated a variety of policies, including tax cuts for the middle classes and children learning the national anthem.

17/01/2024

France

French education minister under fire for sending son to private school

The newly appointed minister claimed the decision was taken because of staff shortages at her son's state school.

16/01/2024