France

Food and Drink

How low can you go: alcohol-free wines boost sales at Wine Paris show

With slogans like "No Alcohol, No Regrets", the message from the Wine Paris trade show in Paris is crystal clear, alcohol-free wine is moving up from being a back shelf, niche curiosity to a mainstream choice.

13/02/2026

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French Defence Minister questions whether Russia 'really wants peace'

The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow.

12/02/2026

Culture news

French police smash ticket fraud ring at Paris Louvre museum

A large-scale fraud ring at the Louvre museum has been busted by police in Paris. Up to ten people have been arrested including museum staff and guides.

12/02/2026

France

Measures to boost France's falling birth rate spark debate

A parliamentary committee has unveiled a plan to tackle France’s collapsing birth rate. But with experts and the public sceptical, the proposals are proving deeply divisive.

12/02/2026

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Storm Nils lashes France's Atlantic coast, damaging boats and uprooting trees

Storm Nils causes significant damage around the Arcachon Basin (Gironde), tearing sails from boats in Arcachon harbour and uprooting pine trees along the beachfront.

12/02/2026

France

Storm Nils in France kills one and leaves 850,000 homes without power

The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.

12/02/2026

France

French court to rule on 7 July in Marine Le Pen graft appeal trial

In March 2025, a Paris court ruled that Le Pen was at the heart of "a fraudulent system" that her party used to siphon off European Parliament funds worth €2.9 million.

11/02/2026

The Cube

France's assisted dying bill: Claims vs facts

France is engaged in a political debate over a controversial proposal to create a legal right to medically-assisted dying. One of the key concerns is the eligibility criteria, sparking a number of claims about how far the proposed law could go.

11/02/2026

Culture news

Macron opens new exhibitions exploring French ties with Cyprus

In the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the European Council, the two leaders of France and Cyprus have opened two major exhibitions in Paris examining historic ties between the two countries.

11/02/2026

France

Why France wants to penalise 'online sexual exploitation' on OnlyFans

France’s Senate has voted in a new criminal offence targeting intermediaries or agents representing adult content creators on online platforms. The bill, which has sparked deep divisions, aims to crack down on what supporters call “pimping 2.0”.

11/02/2026

France

France calls for witnesses over ex-teacher charged of abusing 89 teens

French prosecutors appeal for witnesses in the case of ex-teacher Jacques Leveugle, 79, accused of abusing 89 minors and confessing to two mercy killings.

10/02/2026

Europe News

EU clears way for transfer of asylum seekers to unrelated countries

A legislative change approved by the European Parliament will enable EU states to send asylum seekers to countries with which they have no existing link.

10/02/2026

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This mobile swimming pool brings lessons to schoolchildren in rural communities

A swimming-pool lorry has been touring rural communes in France’s Moselle department to provide swimming lessons where access to public pools is limited.

10/02/2026

France

Macron pushes for EU common debt capacity to fund Europe’s future

The French president has called for a common EU debt capacity and eurobonds to fund green tech, defence and security, arguing Europe must invest in its future.

10/02/2026

France

France bets on new nuclear reactors and renewables to power its future

The government is preparing to publish a key energy roadmap, aiming for 60% electricity consumption by 2030, with six new nuclear reactors and a mix of renewable energies.

10/02/2026

France

Former French culture minister quits Arab World Institute over Epstein

France has become another European country to be shaken by the Epstein affair as ex-minister Jack Lang resigns and is set to face a tax fraud probe over alleged financial ties to the late disgraced financier.

09/02/2026

Europe News

France launches Orion 26, its biggest army drill since the Cold War

Orion 26 mobilises 12,500 troops, 25 ships and 140 aircraft as France and 24 allies rehearse high‑intensity warfare in Europe amid growing Russian threats.

09/02/2026

Sport

Thank You, Paris! Day 2 Highlights from the Grand Slam 2026

The final day in Paris delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Gold medals for Oino, Ozbas, Tajima, Bellandi, Arai, Dicko and Nakano thrilled the crowd, as Paris once again proved why it is the heart of world judo.

09/02/2026

Ecotech

‘Vans on rails’: A green solution for France’s car-dependent areas

There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.

09/02/2026

Sport

Electric Start: Day 1 Highlights from the Paris Grand Slam 2026

Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Home hero Shirine Boukli thrilled the crowd, while gold medals also went to Aghayev, Krasniqi, Takeoka, Cysique, Makhmadbekov and Silva in a spectacular opening day at Accor Arena.

08/02/2026

Made in Europe

Dessintey: The Saint-Étienne Success Story Changing Medical Rehabilitation

Our reporter Valérie Gauriat met Dessintey, a startup based in Saint-Étienne that has become a global reference in medical rehabilitation.

06/02/2026

Culture news

Renaissance: Angelin Preljocal's Parc is reborn at Paris Opera

Throughout February, Angelin Preljocaj revives "Le Parc", his masterpiece created 32 years ago, with the young dancers of the Paris Opera. Whispers, glances and sensual pas de deux plunge the audience into the heart of the games of love and desire.

06/02/2026

Culture news

Timothée Chalamet targets football derby fans at Lyon shirt signing

While promoting his film Marty Supreme, the Franco-American actor, who is known to be a fervent supporter of AS Saint-Etienne, did not hesitate to play up the neighbouring club's bitter rivalry.

05/02/2026

Europe News

Reinterpreting European human rights risks rollbacks, watchdog warns

The head of Europe's leading human rights organisation warned that reviewing human rights to deal with migration challenges could become a Pandora's box.

05/02/2026

Culture news

Louvre: Empress Eugénie's crown, left by thieves, to be fully restored

The French museum says the historic crown, dropped and left damaged during the dramatic daylight robbery last October, is almost intact and will be fully restored.

05/02/2026

France

French teacher in 'worrying' condition after knife attack at school

A 60-year-old art teacher was stabbed on Tuesday by a 14-year-old pupil in front of some 20 other students mid-class in southern France, in the latest violent attack targeting school staff.

04/02/2026