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COVID-19: French bars, restaurants and cinemas to reopen May 19

President Emmanuel Macron outlined the phasing out of COVID-19 restrictions in an interview with regional newspapers on Thursday.

29/04/2021

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Deprived of an audience, Paris orchestra plays to the statues

At the Musée d'Orsay, empty of spectators because of Covid-19, the Orchestre de Paris has recorded a concert that will be broadcast on 1 May. This is an opportunity for conductor Pablo Heras-Casado to fulfil his "mission" by bringing "the museum and music into the home".

29/04/2021

Destinations

Extraordinary aerial shots show City of Love from a new angle

A new book from Jeffrey Milstein shows a new side of the famous city.

29/04/2021

France

France to unveil anti-terrorism bill days after attack against officer

The most controversial measure concerns the so-called "algorithm" technique which allows the automated processing of connection data to detect threats.

28/04/2021

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France threatens retaliation if UK doesn't comply on fishing

France has threatened the United Kingdom with "retaliatory measures" on financial services if the post-Brexit agreement on fisheries is not implemented.

27/04/2021

Eco-Innovation

Disneyland Paris is building a solar farm as big as 24 football fields

The number one European theme park is switching its slogan to, ‘where ecological dreams come true’.

27/04/2021

Smart Regions

How a small French town became a key transport hub

In partnership with the European Commission

In this week's Smart Regions, Euronews finds out how Gardanne's new transport hub is helping the region to thrive and easing the commute of thousands of passengers.

26/04/2021

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'Do Not Disturb': Walkers in France asked not to frighten seals

Walkers along the north coast of France have been asked not to approach the native seals, as the adults may be spooked and abandon their pups.

25/04/2021

France

Thousands protest decision not to try Jewish woman's killer

Earlier this month the Court of Cassation ruled that the killer of 65-year-old Jewish woman Sarah Halimi would not stand trial due to his compromised state.

25/04/2021

Destinations

Wine tasting in Burgundy: The most famous Pinot Noir on the planet

Burgundy is an enigma. And the only way to truly understand it is to go there. Unwrap the puzzle and uncork the wine as Euronews takes you on the first of a series of wine adventures.

25/04/2021

France

French research subjects emerge after 40 days, 40 nights underground

The eight men and seven women had no clocks, no sunlight, and no contact with the world above.

24/04/2021

France

Fifth arrest made after policewoman stabbed to death in Paris suburb

The victim of the knife attack on Friday, aged 49, had two daughters aged 8 and 13 and had served as a police officer since 1993.

23/04/2021

France

French fishermen threaten to block UK lorries amid Brexit fishing row

Protesting fishermen said Thursday night's demonstration was "a warning shot", and threatened to "move up a gear" if the EU didn't act on the issue.

23/04/2021

France

France to lift domestic travel restrictions from May 3, says PM Castex

"The peak of the third wave of the pandemic seems to be behind us," said Prime Minister Jean Castex as he outlined the first steps of lockdown easing.

22/04/2021

France

Malaysian police search for man linked to kidnapping of French girl

France has issued an international arrest warrant for the suspect who allegedly helped organise eight-year-old Mia's abduction on April 13.

22/04/2021

France

Meet France's first female imam who is on a mission to modernise Islam

"The legal schools of Islam today, or the whole normative part of the Muslim religion, emanates from medieval thought," Kahina Bahloul told Euronews. "That is no longer possible."

21/04/2021

France

France hopes to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions in early May

France's government said it would only lift its semi-lockdown restrictions if the number of daily coronavirus cases fell to around 20,000 within a month.

21/04/2021

Travel News

France issues COVID health pass for trips to its overseas territories

Everything you need to know about how to access the pass and when it will be ready to use.

20/04/2021

Travel News

France is working on a 'special pass' for vaccinated US travellers

France is the world's top destination for tourists and now it is finding a way to welcome back American travellers.

19/04/2021

Travel News

Travellers to France from four countries hit with new restrictions

New arrivals from Argentina, Chile, South Africa and Brazil must adhere to strict new guidelines that will come into force next Saturday, including a 10-day home quarantine.

18/04/2021

France

COVID mass vaccination centre in Nice closes as just 58 people turn up

More than 4,000 doses of the AstraZeneca jab were available at the centre this weekend but it closed after a few hours due to low turnout.

18/04/2021

France

'Highly probable' the EU will ditch its AstraZeneca contract: minister

France's industry minister said on Friday that while a final decision was yet to be made, it was "highly probable" the EU wouldn't renew its contract for the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.

16/04/2021

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France adopts law criminalising sex with children aged under 15

French Parliament adopts a law that sets the age of consent at 15 years old, and 18 years old in the case of incest.

16/04/2021

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France slammed for deporting refugee to Russia despite risk of torture

Human rights groups say the deportation of Magomed Gadaev is linked to rising stigma against Chechens in France since the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty last year.

15/04/2021

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France passes the grim milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

"We will not forget any face, any name," said France's president Emmanuel Macron.

15/04/2021

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Ancient Scottish village in France mourns death of Prince Philip

In Aubigny-sur-Nère, known as the city of the Stuarts, Scottish flags are raised in tribute to Prince Philip, the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II

15/04/2021