France

France

French public sector goes on strike

Thousands marched across France to protest cuts in public sector and demand better living conditions.

19/03/2019

France

Cardinal Barbarin says Pope has refused his resignation

Cardinal Barbarin says Pope has refused his resignation

19/03/2019

France

France sacks Paris's police chief, threatens ‘yellow vest’ protest ban

With pressure mounting, France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said police strategy for maintaining order was not correctly executed, resulting in Paris police chief Michel Delpuech being replaced by the current state prefect of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, Didier Lallement

18/03/2019

France

Police body investigate images of police stashing alleged PSG jerseys

The French police investigation body has opened an enquiry into whether officers were stealing PSG jerseys after a viral video shows them stashing red and white t-shirts into a bag next to the club's store in the Champs Elysees.

17/03/2019

France

Macron faces renewed pressure as Paris cleans up Yellow Vest riots

The French President cut short a weekend ski trip to hold a crisis meeting with ministers.

17/03/2019

France

France repatriates five young children from camps in Syria

Five children were repatriated to France from camps in Northern Syria on Friday, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement

15/03/2019

World

Emmanuel Macron’s “Great Debate” is over - now it’s time to draw conclusions

French President faces difficult task to satisfy expectations of yellow vest movement

15/03/2019

France

Macron's party rules out joining EU centrist group after Le Pen accusations

Macron's party rules out joining EU centrist group after Le Pen accusations

15/03/2019

France

Environmental groups take France to court over climate change inaction

Environmental groups take France to court over climate change inaction

14/03/2019

France

Runner scales Eiffel Tower's 1,665 steps in under eight minutes

Taking place in one of the world's most visited monuments, the Eiffel Tower Vertical race is a unique running event.

14/03/2019

France

France battles to stop oil spill spreading after cargo ship sinks

French authorities said an Italian cargo ship that sank in the Atlantic was transporting 45 containers of dangerous materials but that environmental damages would be limited.

14/03/2019

France

Eurostar tells passengers not to travel amid French customs strikes

Eurostar has cancelled four trains as severe service disruptions continue. French customs officers at Paris Gare du Nord are taking part in industrial action.

14/03/2019

France

This is how French drink-drivers could avoid losing their licence

Drink-drivers in France will be able to avoid losing their licence... by installing a device that immobilises their vehicle if it detects alcohol above the legal limit.

14/03/2019

Earth News

Sustainable gin from Grasse

The spirit company changing the face of alcohol production.

14/03/2019

Earth News

Sustainable fashion made in prison

An ethical brand chose to cast the light on the unspoken side of the fashion world.

13/03/2019

France

Restorers fix French artefacts damaged during 'gilets jaunes' protests

Restorers have nearly finished repairing works from the museum at Paris' Arc de Triomphe, which were damaged during 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests) protests in the French capital.

13/03/2019

France

Predator becomes the prey: fox ‘pecked to death’ by chickens

The tables were turned on the animal food chain when chickens killed a young fox smelling blood in France.

13/03/2019

France

Eurostar trains delayed due to French customs officers' Brexit strike

Eurostar enters its second day of severe delays as French customs officers continue their protests for better pay and more resources for Brexit.

12/03/2019

France

Euroviews. Macron: The face of a French renaissance or European nightmare? ǀ View

Emmanuel Macron’s latest vision for the future of Europe has leaders on edge. Is it part of a French renaissance or rather another example of classical French protectionism? Either way, smaller members of the European Union should be very worried.

12/03/2019

France

Ziad al Rahbani tours Europe for first time in 21 years

Euronews spoke to many of the singer's fans, but he wasn't so keen to talk himself.

12/03/2019

Cult

'I have a project for peace in the Middle East' — writer Marek Halter

"It wasn't easy ... when you decide to write your memoirs, it means you accept the idea that life is already behind you." Writer and activist Marek Halter spoke to Isabelle Kumar on Euronews' Cult programme about the challenges of penning his memoirs.

11/03/2019

France

Yellow vest protesters gather for 17th consecutive week

Yellow vest protesters gathered in several locations across France on Saturday for the movement's 17th consecutive week of demonstrations

09/03/2019

France

Adidas announces equal bonuses for winning women's World Cup players

"Today we are announcing that all Adidas athletes on the winning 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup team will receive the same performance bonus payout as their male peers," the company said.

09/03/2019

France

French mayor bans police from using riot control guns

Dany Kocher from the Phalsbourg cited the UN's recent request for an investigation into allegations of police brutality during Gilets Jaunes protests.

09/03/2019

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'Honk for human rights': NGO protests by Saudi embassy in Paris

Saudi women's rights activists Loujain al-Hathloul, Iman al-Nafjan and Aziza al -Yousef were arrested in May 2018 but have yet to be presented with any charges.

09/03/2019

France

'Sex education is not porn': Instagram backlash after account removal

An Instagram account providing sex education with illustrations of body parts was taken down following complaints, then reinstated after receiving criticism for its action.

07/03/2019