France

Culture news

Dissident Iranian director stopped from attending Cannes

Mohammad Rasoulof has been in the crosshairs of Iran’s hardline Islamic Republic government and has been barred from attending this year's Cannes Film Festival.

04/05/2023

Culture news

Live coding takes computer music on stage for France biggest algorave

Part experimental technique, part musical composition, "live coding" is still a little-known technique for the general public. Its principle: create music in real-time by programming computer code

03/05/2023

Culture news

Sarah Bernhardt's life and legacy showcased at Paris exhibition

Featuring nearly 400 works, including costumes, photographs, films, personal objects, paintings and sculptures, the exhibition explores Sarah Bernhardt's illustrious life and career.

03/05/2023

France

PSG suspends Messi for two weeks over trip to Saudi Arabia - reports

Paris Saint-Germain suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks after the World Cup champion took an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia, French media reported on Tuesday.

02/05/2023

France

French man who illegally kept rare birds sentenced to 8 months in jail

A man has been convicted of keeping protected bird species in a Pyrenean barn and laundering €80,000

02/05/2023

Business Planet

Boosting Europe’s workforce to keep pace with net zero energy goals

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Business Planet, we speak to those on Europe's green skills front line to find out how the EU, companies and students are trying to close the gap between the bloc's ambitious green energy projects and the lack of trained people to get the jobs done.

02/05/2023

No Comment

Police and protesters clash in Paris as May Day marches turn violent

Hundreds of thousands of people on Monday massed in France on Labour day to vent their anger against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, with unions vowing not to stop fighting even after the changes were signed into law.

01/05/2023

France

Teargas, arrests and injured police officers at French May Day marches

A day of protest over pensions reforms saw tear gas and water cannons used by police at May Day marches in a number of French cities. The interior ministry said 291 people were arrested and 108 police officers injured in the disturbances.

01/05/2023

France

May Day marches see workers in many European cities protest over pay

Workers across Europe marked May Day by calling for better pay and conditions at a time of crippling inflation.

01/05/2023

France

France braces for 'historic' May Day demonstrations

More than one million people could take to the streets in France for 'historic' May Day demonstrations against the country's pension reforms.

01/05/2023

Culture news

Inside the French workshop reproducing works of art

Thousands of art pieces have been reproduced at the workshop of the Réunion des Musées Nationaux Grand Palais in France since 1793. Discover their work.

30/04/2023

Culture news

French friends with benefits: African war veterans finally get to go home

Nine African war veterans finally return to their home countries with the insurance to get their full pensions. Aged between 85 and 96 years old, the ex-soldiers who fought for France had to reside there at least half the year to receive their benefits - until this year.

29/04/2023

Earth News

Climate change forces France to be ready for wildfires one month early

Last year, wildfires in France started much earlier than usual in what officials have called a "very clear sign of climate change".

28/04/2023

Climate

French activists trick locals with fake oil pipeline

The stunt was intended to raise awareness of a huge project in Uganda and Tanzania that will affect 19,000 households.

28/04/2023

Travel News

Why are French aviation strikes delaying flights all over Europe?

A number of airports across France have been asked to cancel flights and your journey could be affected even if you are just passing over the country.

28/04/2023

France

Protests for disabled rights held in France ahead of Paris Olympics

France will spend €1.5 billion on improving the accessibility of public places for people with disabilities. The promise was left by President Emmanuel Macron at a conference he organised at the Elysée with several disability associations.

27/04/2023

Culture news

French courtroom auctions off drug dealers' luxury goods

Think you've seen it all at auctions? Well, a French courtroom has auctioned off drug dealers' designer goods. Among the items up for grabs were Gucci sneakers, Dior silk pyjamas, Rolex watches, and a flashy white Lamborghini.

27/04/2023

France

EU sanctions 'failing' as Kremlin wives live lavishly in Europe

The wife of Russia's deputy defence minister is reportedly enjoying a luxurious life in Europe, complete with holidays in southern France and Rolls-Royces.

26/04/2023

Culture news

Borderless Poetry: "Where the air does not fall"

On this episode of Borderless Poetry, our roving reporter Aurora Velez brings you a soothing poem written by Estelle Dumortier.

26/04/2023

Culture news

LVMH becomes Europe's most valuable company at $500 billion

French company LVMH, owned by the world's richest man, is Europe's first company to break the $500 billion (€455 billion) barrier.

25/04/2023

France

Macron concedes he was 'not involved enough' on pension reforms

The French president made the comments in a new interview to mark one year since his re-election.

24/04/2023

Culture news

Archaeologists uncover 50 ancient tombs in central Paris

The burial site could shed light on the little-known culture of Paris' precursor Lutetia, a Gallo-Roman town that existed nearly 2000 years ago.

24/04/2023

France

Thousands march in protest at new A69 motorway in France

French environmental protestors gathered in south-west France to show their anger at a new motorway plan they say will generate more pollution while also destroying natural habitats.

22/04/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels my love? Historic climate laws approved in Strasbourg

In this edition of Brussels, my love, shot in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, we take a look at the EU policy on climate, migration & the fate of Evan Gershkovich

22/04/2023

Travel News

Easyjet warns France to tackle strikes or people will ‘go elsewhere’

CEO Johan Lundgren says the airline doesn’t contest people’s right to strike but flights over French territory must be protected.

21/04/2023

Musica

How Gustavo Dudamel is shaping the future of the Paris Opera

As Music Director of the Paris Opera, the legendary composer Gustavo Dudamel wants to shine a light on upcoming artists and open the doors to a new generation of opera-goers.

20/04/2023