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French MPs take a swing at COVID-easing as sex clubs allowed to reopen

Under the French government's planned phased easing of restrictions, some swingers' clubs will be allowed to reopen on May 19. Nightclubs, however, still do not have any clarity over when they might be able to reopen.

13/05/2021

France

France: Large manhunt underway to track man suspected of double murder

Hundreds of officers, half a dozen helicopters and specialist dog teams have been deployed since Tuesday to track a heavily armed man in the mountainous region of Cevennes.

13/05/2021

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Final touches before Majestic cinema reopening at Bastille

Mathieu Guetta, director of the Majestic Bastille in Paris, prepares the finishing touches at his cinema before it reopens on 19 May after 20 weeks of closure.

12/05/2021

France

Airbus and Air France to stand trial over 2009 Atlantic crash

Both the aircraft manufacturer and the airline have stated that they will appeal the decision.

12/05/2021

World

Election candidate's headscarf sows division within Macron's party

The head of La République En Marche! has criticised one of its own candidates, Sara Zemmahi, after she was pictured wearing a headscarf in a campaign poster.

12/05/2021

France

French lawmakers approve COVID-19 health pass to reopen economy

A bill over the creation of a health pass was approved by French MPs in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday but the government was forced to make amendments.

12/05/2021

France

French military chief invites ‘civil war’ letter soldiers to quit

The chief of staff of the French armed forces said the anonymous signatories of a second letter, which claimed “civil war is brewing” in France, should resign for the military.

12/05/2021

France

French anti-terror investigators notified over police stabbing

A woman stabbed a police officer at her home in Bordeaux on Monday and then was shot and injured by another official.

11/05/2021

France

French serial killer Michel Fourniret dead at 79

Michel Fourniret, one of France's most notorious serial killers, died in a hospital jail.

10/05/2021

France

Young people present future visions on Europe Day in Strasbourg

Europe Day has been celebrated in Strasbourg with young people presenting their visions for the future of the bloc

09/05/2021

France

France charges members of neo-Nazi group over attack plot

Three members of a neo-Nazi group were arrested and charged on suspicion of planning an attack against a masonic lodge.

08/05/2021

France

Cybercrime: Insurance giant to stop covering French ransomware payouts

One of the five biggest insurance companies in Europe will stop writing policies that cover extortion by cybercriminals in France, the second worst-hit country by ransomware in the world.

07/05/2021

France

Does Michel Barnier want to be France's next president?

Barnier appears to be considering joining the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron.

06/05/2021

France

UK sends navy patrol vessels to Jersey amid fishing row

The UK is sending two Royal Navy patrol vessels to monitor a potential blockade of Jersey's main port after France threatened to cut off power to the Channel Island over post-Brexit fishing conditions.

05/05/2021

Travel News

France boosts domestic tourism with 5 million cheap train tickets

SNCF is releasing discounted rail tickets every Wednesday to encourage people to explore France via train travel.

05/05/2021

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Extinction Rebellion activists protest at French parliament

Twelve activists from the environmental movement Extinction Rebellion chain themselves to the gates of France's National Assembly while others light braziers and demonstrate outside the building

04/05/2021

My Europe Series

Why is it controversial to mark 200 years since Napoleon’s death?

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to commemorate the bicentennial of the emperor’s death, an act that some see as controversial.

04/05/2021

Destinations

Eiffel Tower ranked the best European tourist spot for remote working

A new study explores whether there is a connection between the Eiffel Tower’s semblance to a transmission tower and the site’s quality internet offering.

04/05/2021

France

Marine Le Pen acquitted in trial over posting images of IS atrocities

Le Pen's lawyer hailed the ruling as a victory as the far-right leader prepares to run for president in 2022.

04/05/2021

Tech News

Some drivers fume at Renault’s plan to limit top speed to 180 km/h

The French carmaker plans to cap the speed of its new vehicles to 180km/h. That’s still higher than the fastest legal driving speed in France, but some drivers are not happy.

03/05/2021

Experiences

Loire Valley wines: Exploring the world's favourite Sauvignon Blanc

From Pouilly Fume to Chinon: there are treasures outside of the Loire Valley's majestic castles, and the secret is in the soil.

02/05/2021

Cult

Paris orchestra teams up with museum for livestream virtual concert

The Paris Orchestra is to play a 'live' concert from the city's Museum D'Orsay and livestream the performance on its website and on TV

01/05/2021

France

Tractor protest in Strasbourg over new EU agriculture proposals

French farmers staged a 'tractor protest' at the European Parliament in Strasbourg over new EU agriculture proposals they say are too 'green'

01/05/2021

France

France honours police worker stabbed to death near Paris

French authorities said the stabbing inside the police station was an Islamic extremist attack.

30/04/2021

Tech News

US tech dominates new payment technologies, French authorities warn

Growing barriers to entry are leaving a handful of US tech companies dominating the digital payment services in France, according to a damning new report.

30/04/2021

France

France vaccination: Over 18s will be able to get a jab from June 15

The announcement comes a day after Macron outlined his plan to phase out COVID-19 restrictions across the country. It aims for most non-essential businesses including bars and restaurants to fully reopen on June 9.

30/04/2021