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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

No Comment

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

Moments

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

France

France reports three cases of Indian COVID-19 variant

All three cases involve people who have recently come back from India, the ministry said in a statement released late on Thursday.

30/04/2021

France

French officials condemn military generals who say nation 'in peril'

Prime Minister Jean Castex condemned with the "greatest firmness" a controversial open letter from French generals stating the country is "in peril".

30/04/2021

My Europe Series

Is Emmanuel Macron a centrist politician or marketing wunderkind?

Macron branded himself as someone who would overcome left-right cleavages but a year away from the presidential elections, some say his brand is still a mystery.

29/04/2021

France

Two former Italian left-wing terrorists surrender to French police

On Wednesday, French authorities arrested seven former members of the Italian Red Brigades, who were wanted on domestic terrorism charges in the 1970s and 1980s.

29/04/2021

France

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

No Comment

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

France

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

Ecotech

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