France

France

French ski resorts to open at Christmas but lifts will remain closed

French stations ski were taken aback by Presidential Macron ruling out their reopening for Christmas, but they still hope to be able to convince the government to change its mind.

26/11/2020

France

Ski stations will remain closed as France relaxes some lockdown rules

French Prime Minister Jean Castex detailed France's new virus restrictions, allowing people to travel for Christmas but keeping restaurants and ski stations closed.

26/11/2020

France

Doctor wants a greater focus on mental health fallout from COVID-19

"As a doctor, I see a lot of very distressed people coming into my office," he said. "The way the government and politicians talk about the virus is making people anxious and that's a big problem."

25/11/2020

World

COVID cleanup: Duo walk from Marseille to Paris picking up old masks

One is called the 'English snail' and the other the 'Marseille boar.' Together, Edmund Platt and Frédéric Munsch are walking from Marseille to Paris, collecting thousands of discarded facemasks along the way.

25/11/2020

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Duo walk from Marseille to Paris picking up discarded face masks

One is called "the English snail", the other "the Marseille boar". Together, they are walking from Marseille to Paris, collecting thousands of discarded facemasks along the way, as well as plastic bottles and fast food waste

24/11/2020

France

France's coronavirus lockdown set to be lifted in time for Christmas

France's lockdown will be lifted on Dec 15 - but bars and restaurants will stay closed for Christmas

24/11/2020

France

French lawmakers approve controversial global security bill

Journalists and rights groups argue that a draft security bill would curtail press freedom and lead to less police accountability. The EU warned that it will examine the final law to ensure it complies with the bloc's law.

24/11/2020

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'Shocking': Police criticised over dismantling of Paris migrant camp

"They are too violent," sobbed Shahbuddin, a 34-year-old Afghan as he put a grey beanie back on his head after being forced out of his tent. "We just want a roof."

24/11/2020

France

Police force migrants out of Paris square in 'shocking' scene

France's interior minister called the images of police forcefully removing migrants from the Place de la République "shocking".

24/11/2020

France

Former mayor deputy appeals charge over Marseille building collapse

A former deputy to the Mayor of Marseille will appeal his indictment in the investigation into the fatal collapse of two buildings in 2018, which killed eight people.

23/11/2020

Green News

From sheep in Paris to goats at Google: The best eco lawn mowers

Why use petrol-powered tools when there are such adorable and environmentally friendly alternatives?

23/11/2020

France

Frenchman fined for leaving home during lockdown to 'beat someone up'

A resident in Lannion was fined €135 for breaching lockdown restrictions for trying to "smash a guy's face in".

23/11/2020

France

France train attack: American who helped tackle gunman won't testify

Spencer Stone arrived in Paris, France, on Wednesday but was hospitalised upon arrival. He has now returned to the US, his lawyer confirmed on Sunday.

23/11/2020

France

Charlie Hebdo trial resumes amid controversy over video conferencing

"No judge should be able to give a verdict without having to look into the eyes of the person receiving it," defence attorneys from the Charlie Hebdo trial have argued.

23/11/2020

France

France to continue coronavirus lockdown while easing some restrictions

French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to allow some businesses to reopen while prolonging restrictions on travel, a government spokesman said.

23/11/2020

France

Two-thirds of French teenagers spend too much time on screen

Two-thirds of French teenagers spend more than two hours sitting on their phones or computers and do not get enough exercise, the country's health and safety agency warned in a statement released on Monday.

23/11/2020

France

Coronavirus: France postpones Black Friday to help locked down shops

Although the rest of the world will kickstart their end of year shopping on Friday, Black Friday will be held on December 4 in France, after a national lockdown is expected to be lifted.

23/11/2020

France

France considers introducing new 'ecocide' offence

But some climate activists argue that the sanctions don't reflect the international definition of 'ecocide'.

22/11/2020

France

Trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to start on Monday

The former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear in court on corruption charges that could see him go to jail for up to ten years if proven.

22/11/2020

France

Paris switches Christmas lights on amid tight lockdown restrictions

The lights are set to stay until January 6, but far fewer people will be there to enjoy them this year.

22/11/2020

Sport

Vendée Globe: The feminine touch of sailing

Six women are among the 32 "skippers" in competition, challenging the high seas in one of the toughest and most prestigious races in the world.

21/11/2020

France

Watch: Protesters in Paris call for new security law to be dropped

Journalists and rights organisations have criticised the new law, arguing that it shields French police from scrutiny.

21/11/2020

Europe Decoded

Instagram apologises after app suggests 'weight loss' to users

Instagram apologises after app suggests 'weight loss' to users

20/11/2020

My Europe Series

Will women ever win the race to equality in sport?

Women in sport share their experiences of gender inequality - in this episode of Unreported Europe on Euronews.

20/11/2020

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Paris restaurateur serves up Beaujolais Nouveau to forget COVID crisis

For one Paris restaurant, not even a national coronavirus lockdown could stop locals enjoying a Beaujolais Nouveau.

19/11/2020

Musica

A look back at Massenet's “Manon“ at the Opéra Bastille

Euronews' Musica looks back at the highlights from the new production of Massenet's “Manon“ at the Opéra Bastille in Paris earlier this year, reimagined by Vincent Huguets. The director sees Manon as a modern emancipated woman during the 1920s.

19/11/2020