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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

France

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

France

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

France

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

France

France pledges free counselling for students during COVID pandemic

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised free psychological counselling for children and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15/04/2021

France

French MPs pass controversial law that restricts images of police

The bill will make it an offence to maliciously share images of French police online, where the officer can be identified.

15/04/2021

France

Watch: Macron visits Notre-Dame Cathedral two years after fire

Millions across France and around the world watched live as flames engulfed the beloved 850-year-old Cathedral on April 15, 2019.

15/04/2021

France

France to become fourth European country to log 100,000 COVID deaths

The grim milestone is expected to be passed on Thursday.

15/04/2021

Culture Series

Two years of work to restore Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral | In pictures

Two years on from a devastating blaze, much work has been done to restore Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to its former glory. But much more is still needed.

15/04/2021

My Europe Series

Two years on, how is restoration of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral going?

The rector of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral told Euronews that he felt "hopeful" that the reconstruction was still on track despite delays due to COVID and lead contamination.

14/04/2021

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COVID-19: Can remote working make a happy and productive employee?

In partnership with Accenture

With employees moving their offices home since the COVID pandemic, some have not missed the commuting times but others are craving the water cooler chats with colleagues.

14/04/2021

Culture Series

Catch the spring vibe with these vintage pictures of Parisians

This selection of photographs shows Parisians enjoying the first warm days of spring between 1945 and 1950.

14/04/2021

Travel News

France suspends all flights to and from Brazil over variant fears

“We note the situation is getting worse,” said France's prime minister Jean Castex. “And so we have decided to suspend all flights between Brazil and France until further notice.”

13/04/2021

My Europe Series

A year before the vote, who is bidding to be France's next president?

With just a year until the French will head to the polls to elect a new president, those hoping to replace Emmanuel Macron are emerging from the shadows.

13/04/2021

France

Life is a Bitche for French town after Facebook page removed in error

It was assumed that Facebook's algorithm may have confused 'Bitche' with an English insult.

13/04/2021