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Bastille Day: Macron says European defence most necessary since WW2

President Emmanuel Macron spoke of the need for common defence and security as he marked Bastille Day with a parade and celebrations in France.

14/07/2019

France

France's Macron announces creation of French space force

"A space command will be created next September in the air force," Macron said.

14/07/2019

France

French chef wants out of Michelin guide after being stripped of a star

Taking to Euronews, Michelin refuted Veyrat's accusations, saying that "in no way" did any inspector mention a "cheddar emulsion" as a reason to remove the star.

12/07/2019

France

'Gilets Noirs' occupy Pantheon in Paris to protest migrant rights

Hundreds of protesters occupied the Pantheon monument in Paris on Friday to denounce the conditions illegal immigrants allegedly face in France.

12/07/2019

France

Arrests as Algeria football fans toast team's Africa Cup progress

Arrests marred celebrations in Paris after Algeria's footballers defeated the Ivory Coast on penalties to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

12/07/2019

France

Macron unveils France's nuclear-powered 'Barracuda' submarine

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled France's latest nuclear-powered 'Barracuda' class submarine on Friday, a €9 billion stealth vessel programme Paris says is key to maintaining its naval presence for decades to come.

12/07/2019

France

French environment minister under fire for alleged lavish dinners

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's office said an investigation would be held into the alleged misuse of public funds by environment minister Francois de Rugy.

12/07/2019

France

French study links sugary drinks to cancer

Scientists found that drinking 100ml of sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice, increased the risk of cancer by 18%.

11/07/2019

Business

What is France's new digital tax?

What is France's new digital tax?

11/07/2019

Musica

The life and death experience of Mozart's Requiem at Festival Lyrique

Siobhan Stagg sings soprano in Romeo Castellucci's production of Mozart's Requiem at the Festival Lyrique in Aix-en-Provence

11/07/2019

France

France passes tax on tech giants

The new tax was approved by the French senate on Thursday, a week after it was passed by the lower house, the National Assembly.

11/07/2019

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Pharrell Williams unveils new exhibition in Paris with Japanese artist

American R&B artist Pharrell Williams launched an art installation in Paris on Wednesday (July 10).

11/07/2019

Destinations

We stayed at the first 5-star hotel in Saint-Tropez

We checked in at Byblos Palace hotel on the Cote d'Azur to indulge in slow living, French style.

11/07/2019

France

Quadriplegic Frenchman Vincent Lambert has died

Vincent Lambert, a quadriplegic Frenchman who has been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years, has died.

11/07/2019

Business

France passes law to tax tech companies, despite US investigation

France has passed a new law to tax tech companies after the US announced its investigation into the proposal.

11/07/2019

France

Aviation tax: Which EU countries charge passengers?

France announced on Tuesday that it will levy an eco-tax on passengers flight. Euronews takes at which other EU countries have implemented a similar tax.

10/07/2019

France

French supermarket managers hunted out of job over safari pictures

Pictures of the couple proudly posing rifles in hand with wild animals they had just slaughtered — including a lion, a leopard and a zebra — were shared on social media last week.

10/07/2019

Europe News

Ursula von der Leyen makes rounds through political groups

European Commission President candidate Ursula von der Leyen is meeting with several political groups in Brussels to try and gain their support before MEPs vote on her position in Strasbourg next week. Her most anticipated meeting comes with the Greens on Tuesday afternoon.

10/07/2019

France

France eco-tax: How hard will it hit consumers?

France is set to apply a new tax on almost all flights departing from its airports, which is expected to raise €180 million in its first year. But how will it affect those travelling?

10/07/2019

France

French MPs pass landmark bill to fight online hate speech

It means social media networks will have to remove offending content within 24 hours.

10/07/2019

France

Saudi princess tried over alleged abuse of Paris workman

Saudi princess tried in absentia over alleged abuse of workman in Paris

10/07/2019

France

France 'will introduce eco-tax' on flights out of France

"We have decided to put in place an eco-tax on all flights from France," the French transport minister said during a news conference, adding that the funds will finance daily transport in France.

09/07/2019

Destinations

Provence’s best kept secret: Terre Blanche, an eco-conscious resort

We visited Terre Blanche in the South of France...a haven of wildlife, golf and gastronomy with an environmental conscience.

09/07/2019

France

Macron criticised for comparing striking teachers to hostage takers

The teachers, Macron said on Sunday night, "cannot take children and their families as hostages" in their strike.

08/07/2019

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Hay and straw, a challenge for sculptors at contest in French Alps

The 8th edition of the annual contest for sculptures in hay and straw ended in Valloire, in the French Alps.

08/07/2019

France

Women's World Cup impact and legacy even better than expected

Former French international, Sonia Bompastor, now a scout for her former side, Olympique Lyonnais, talks to Euronews about the Women's World Cup.

08/07/2019