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France: Economy rebounds from first COVID-19 lockdown as second starts

France's economy rebounded by a whopping 18.2 per cent in the third quarter as lockdown measures were lifted but not enough to exit recession. The country entered its second national lockdown on Friday.

30/10/2020

France

More than 700 km of traffic in Paris as second French lockdown begins

Paris saw record levels of traffic as people raced to leave and return to the city just before the start of France's second national lockdown.

30/10/2020

France

Open or closed, allowed or banned? France's new lockdown in summary

France's new lockdown summarised in fewer than 20O words.

29/10/2020

France

Coronavirus: French PM Castex gives details on new lockdown measures

France's COVID-19 deaths are currently at the highest level since the peak of the pandemic in April.

29/10/2020

France

Nice attack: 'Islamist terrorist' stabbings leave three dead

The suspect is reported to have been arrested and taken to hospital after being injured as police intervened.

29/10/2020

France

France will go into a new lockdown from Friday, says Emmanuel Macron

The lockdown will run until December 1. France's international borders will remain mostly closed and mandatory rapid testing would be introduced for anyone coming entering the country, said Macron. The new measures will be reassessed every 15 days to see if they are working, he added.

28/10/2020

France

'Defiant' Cannes Film Festival 2020 begins amid COVID-19 restrictions

With many events cancelled due to COVID-19, Cannes 2020 "feels like a fight" on behalf of the entire sector, Exberliner Magazine editor David David Mouriquand told Euronews.

27/10/2020

My Europe Series

Islamophobia or satire? Plantu on France's caricature controversy

Satirical cartoons have a long and colourful tradition in France that dates back to the Middle Ages, but in recent years they have inspired controversy – and horrific acts of violence such as the attacks against Charlie Hebdo in 2015. Nevertheless, cartoonist Jean Plantu says debate will win.

27/10/2020

France

Four migrants drown after migrant boat sinks in English Channel

The small boat, carrying up to 20 Iranian nationals, was attempting the treacherous crossing from France to the UK, officials said

27/10/2020

France

Macron to reveal new French COVID-19 curbs, national lockdown possible

France and Germany are expected to announce tighter restrictions on Wednesday to combat the pandemic, as new infections continue to escalate.

27/10/2020

Earth News

The world's largest insect farm is being built in France

It will raise hundreds of millions of insects to be used as a protein source.

26/10/2020

Earth News

The 22-year-old on a mission to find the greenest projects in Europe

For nine months, Antoine Abou is cycling 7,000 km to locate the most sustainable hubs around Europe.

25/10/2020

France

France recalls envoy after Erdoğan questions Macron's mental health

The French presidency decried Erdoğan's "excess and rudeness" in his comments questioning Emmanuel Macron's mental health. It comes after the French president said he would do more to combat Islamic extremism.

25/10/2020

No Comment

Strasbourg bar owners frustrated with curfew

The city's bars emptied out at midnight when the new restrictions came into effect, leaving business owners concerned with the financial impact the second wave of coronavirus might have on their livelihoods.

24/10/2020

France

French Muslim council working on training plan to fight radicalism

The French Council of the Muslim Faith made the announcement amid a crackdown on extremism in the country, following the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, who had shown pupils images of Mohammad.

24/10/2020

The Cube

French MP Laetitia Avia says more action is needed on online hate

French MP Laetitia Avia told Euronews that tougher action must be taken on social media platforms, following the assassination of history teacher Samuel Paty.

23/10/2020

France

France divided over government's response to Islamic terrorism

In the wake of the brutal beheading of Samuel Paty, French President Emmanuel Macron has promised a further crackdown on extremism. Some critics say the government's measures to handle the situation are disproportionate and dangerous.

23/10/2020

France

France curfew extended as country records over 1m coronavirus cases

France set another record for the number of daily positive infections on Friday with 42,032 cases, pushing the total number so far to 1,041,075.

22/10/2020

France

Brits in custody in Paris over attempted murder of police officer

The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation for "attempted homicide of a person holding public authority".

22/10/2020

France

French teacher's beheading 'directly linked' to social media campaign

The teacher had shown caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad in class during a lesson on freedom of speech October 5.

21/10/2020

France

Police investigate after two women stabbed under Eiffel Tower

French police are investigating after two women were stabbed on Sunday near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, in an altercation involving racist insults.

21/10/2020

France

'We know what needs to done': Macron promises radical Islam crackdown

French people must be protected against "this evil that is radical Islam," Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.

20/10/2020

Cinema

Dardenne brothers honoured at forward-looking Lumière Festival

With the Cannes Film Festival unable to take place physically because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Lyon's prestigious Lumière Festival has assumed even greater significance - honouring the past but also facing the future by featuring forward-looking films. Euronews was there.

20/10/2020

The Cube

Samuel Paty: Pressure grows on social networks over hate speech

French politicians have been mounting pressure on social media platforms - calling on them to do more after the murder of teacher Samuel Paty.

20/10/2020

No Comment

French MPs hold a minute's silence for murdered teacher Samuel Paty

Paty, a history teacher, was beheaded on Friday by an 18-year-old Moscow-born Chechen refugee, who was later shot dead by police.

20/10/2020

France

Ex-boss of Basque separatist militant group ETA apologises for deaths

Josu Urrutikoetxea led ETA during one of its bloodiest periods when its victims included children bombed to death while sleeping in a Zaragoza police compound

19/10/2020