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French producers come to an agreement to save champagne

After an unsuccessful meeting last month, vineyards and champagne houses agreed to limit 2020's yield in order to curb COVID-19 crisis' damage to the industry.

19/08/2020

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France makes wearing face masks at work compulsory from next month

It will be one of the few countries in the world to universally require workers to wear masks

18/08/2020

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Life after lockdown: how COVID-19 nearly destroyed French Rosé

"We lost two months of sales. Up to 50% of our usual turnover," wine producer Jean Simonet told Euronews. His domain, Château Grand Boise, relies mostly on restaurants to buy up its stock.

18/08/2020

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Ligue 1 season opener postponed due to new Marseille COVID-19 cases

The opening match of the 2020-21 season between Marseille and Saint-Étienne was due to be held at the Stade Vélodrome on Friday.

18/08/2020

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Femicides in France rose by a fifth in 2019 with 146 women killed

On average, one woman died at the hands of her partner or ex-partner every two days.

18/08/2020

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France: 74,000 sign petition calling for justice for murdered rooster

The rooster's family were devastated when he was shot by a neighbour who was sick of his early-morning crowing.

17/08/2020

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Coronavirus: France sends in riot police to enforce face mask rules

Some 130 riot police officers will be deployed where local authorities have expanded the face mask requirement to several outdoor places.

17/08/2020

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France resumes issuing visas to the Lebanese in act of ‘solidarity’

Visa applications had been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, but France is resuming them following the devastating explosion at the port of Beirut.

16/08/2020

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Heatwave: Tons of fish dead in French lake as water nears 29C

The lake is known for hosting carps, roaches, pikes and eels. Experts now fear birds could be affected too due to the poor quality of the water.

15/08/2020

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In France, wasps are having a great summer. Here's why

Not only has the weather been perfect, but the coronavirus lockdown means less people killing them and destroying their nests.

14/08/2020

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Coronavirus: France declares Paris and Marseille 'at-risk zones'

The French health service has made the move after a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections in the country's two largest cities.

14/08/2020

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Lebanese diaspora in France swings into action to help Beirut

About 37,000 Lebanese nationals live in France. With the help of organisations, they are trying to provide assistance to their fellow citizens following the explosion in Beirut last week.

11/08/2020

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Cannes: Dozens injured in chaos after false reports of shooting

At least 43 people were injured amid chaos over false shooting reports near the city of Cannes' famous Croisette on Monday.

11/08/2020

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UK and France 'seek to completely cut' Channel migrant boat route

UK and French immigration ministers held talks in Paris on Tuesday after a recent surge in migrants trying to reach England in small boats.

11/08/2020

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Coronavirus: Paris makes masks mandatory in busy outdoor areas

New daily COVID-19 cases surged to more than 2,200 on Friday.

10/08/2020

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St Tropez resort makes masks mandatory outdoors

The French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez now requires face masks outdoors, threatening to sober the mood in a place renowned for high-end, free-wheeling summer beach parties.

08/08/2020

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France: Masks become mandatory on some of Paris' crowded streets

Paris will make masks mandatory on certain crowded streets and outdoor public areas from Monday following a rise in new COVID-19 cases.

08/08/2020

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Contemporary art takes over city of Nantes in special exhibition

Over the next two months, Nantes will have a multitude of contemporary art pieces throughout the city.

08/08/2020

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Gunman who took hostages at bank in Le Havre surrenders to police

An official in France’s national police said the hostage-taker was known to have psychological problems.

06/08/2020

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Three French secret agents arrested for private murder plot

The three soldiers were stationed at a specialised parachute training centre under the authority of the country's external intelligence agency, the DGSE

05/08/2020

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France: 1,200 firefighters deployed to tackle southeastern wildfire

"The fierce struggle will continue throughout the night to bring the population to safety and protect homes," the fire service said on Twitter.

05/08/2020

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French ice skating: More than 20 coaches accused of abuse

A formal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse in the French Ice sports federation has revealed that more than 20 coaches have allegedly sexually, physically or verbally abused the people they were training.

04/08/2020

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Second COVID-19 wave has already hit Germany, warns doctor's union

Countries across Europe are conflicted over whether a second wave of coronavirus has hit their respective nations, but apprehension appears to be universal for all.

04/08/2020

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France experiences driest July in more than 60 years

According to Météo France, from July 1 to July 28, average precipitation represented only 28% of normal values ​​across the country, making last month the driest July since 1959.

04/08/2020

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Sanofi being investigated for manslaughter over epilepsy drug Depakine

The firm is accused of being late to reveal the risk the medication poses to pregnant women.

03/08/2020

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Coronavirus: France makes masks mandatory in some outdoor public areas

People in Nice, Lille and Bayonne, among other French towns and cities, now have to wear masks at open-air markets, among other outdoor public spaces.

03/08/2020