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Mohamed Mbougar Sarr from Senegal wins France's Goncourt Prize

The winner of the Goncourt Prize receives a symbolic cheque of 10 euros but a guarantee that their novel will be published in thousands of copies

04/11/2021

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'Thank you very much, dear Angela': Macron bids farewell to Merkel

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel for a valedictory visit as she bows out after 16 years in power. Merkel receives the Grand Cross, the highest distinction of the Legion d'Honneur, France's chief honour.

04/11/2021

France

Macron piles on the praise during Merkel's farewell visit to France

It was a case of "Au revoir, Angela" as Merkel made a farewell visit to France as German chancellor.

04/11/2021

France

UK-France fishing row talks set to continue in the coming days

Paris and London will continue to discuss the thorny issue of fishing licences "early next week," a UK government spokesperson said Thursday following a bilateral meeting in the French capital.

04/11/2021

France

French bishops to weigh damning child abuse revelations in Lourdes

For a week, the 120 members attending the meeting will discuss the findings highlighted in the report published on October 5 and devote almost half of their work to the fight against violence and sexual assaults on minors.

03/11/2021

France

French aid worker slammed for returning to where she was taken hostage

"It is a form of irresponsibility with regard to her own security but also with regard to the security of our soldiers," said a spokesman for the French government.

03/11/2021

Work

French startups demand tech support from presidential hopefuls

In a so-called 'Manifesto of French Startups', companies are calling on those running in the upcoming elections to boost France’s tech credentials.

03/11/2021

France

Macron to give Merkel highest French distinction on farewell visit

Angela Merkel will leave politics after a new German government is formed, expected in December.

02/11/2021

The Kitchen

Julien Gautier's Bresse chicken cooked in vinegar recipe | The Kitchen

The French take their chicken seriously, and Bresse chicken is known to be the best.

02/11/2021

France

French police officers shoot man who had threatened them with a knife

Two French railway security officers shot and wounded a man in Paris's Gare Saint-Lazare station after he had threatened them with a knife.

02/11/2021

France

Macron delays retaliation in France-UK fishing row to allow talks

France is demanding more permits to fish in British waters under the UK-EU trade deal, and had threatened to disrupt trade from Tuesday.

02/11/2021

France

UK 'actively considering' legal action over France fishing row

The war of words between France and the UK over fishing intensified on Saturday.

30/10/2021

France

Nice pays tribute to victims one year after church terror attack

The incident prompted the French government to raise its national security alert to the maximum level.

29/10/2021

Rethink

Could these self-driving vehicles change the future of transport?

In this episode of ‘Re:Think’ Olivier Le Cornec, Navya's CTO argues that self-driving passenger vehicles could offer mobility solutions for both cities and rural areas of the future.

29/10/2021

Food and Drink

Paris Chocolate Fair gets dressed up with a fashion cake-over

The event, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic last year, gives visitors a chance to discover the latest innovations and taste creations.

28/10/2021

France

Audio recording of Bataclan terror attack played in Paris court

An association of victims had requested that an audio recording of the massacre be played in court.

28/10/2021

France

Fraudster posed as Brigitte Macron's nephew to get luxury treats

The suspect had claimed he was related to the French president's wife to get luxury treats, including a hotel stay in Morocco and F1 Grand Prix tickets.

28/10/2021

Culture news

Keanu Reeves buys generous gift for John Wick stunt team

One of cinema's most treasured stars surprised five stunt performers with engraved Rolex watches to mark their time shooting the John Wick sequel.

28/10/2021

France

French pain ahead? Bakers could knead to raise their baguette prices

The price hike fears are linked to a 30% worldwide increase since September in the price of wheat — one of the baguette's key ingredients — after bad harvests in Russia and Canada,

28/10/2021

France

France fines two British fishing boats amid row with UK

France and the UK are at heads over fishing licenses, with France threatening to impose more customs checks on products coming across the English Channel.

28/10/2021

Culture news

'Heaven Mice Belong in Heaven' sees European animators join forces

Several European producers did not believe the co-producers would be able to make the film in Stop Motion with more than 50 characters and about 30 sets.

27/10/2021

Culture news

Lyon exhibits the art of a Spanish exile turned painter

Displayed on the walls of the Fort de Vaise at the Renaud Foundation, the exhibition has been sponsored by the Consulate of Spain in Lyon.

26/10/2021

Culture news

129-year journey nears end as France returns Benin treasures

France is displaying 26 looted colonial-era artefacts for one last time before returning them to Benin.

25/10/2021

Green News

Paris is investing €250 million to become a 100% ‘cycling city’

The plan includes increasing safe routes and installing more secure bike parking to encourage people to cycle more.

25/10/2021

Nature

Honey harvest expected to decline dramatically in France

Honey production this year in France will be less than half of that of 2020, due to the unfavourable climatic conditions of spring and summer.

24/10/2021

Health news

This tiny insect could prevent allergies for millions in Europe

Ragweed is a highly allergenic plant that has been spreading across Europe since its accidental arrival during the Second World War.

23/10/2021