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France

Here's what you should do if you see Islamophobia, says Parisian artist

Would you know what to do faced with Islamophobia? French artist Maeril has created a cartoon advising bystanders how to ignore harassment into insignificance.

13/04/2018

Living

A visit of Martin Margiela's Retrospective Exhibition at Palais Galliera

Inside the first retrospective devoted to Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela, tracing back his career from spring-summer 1989 to spring-summer 2009

13/04/2018

France

French President Emmanuel Macron said France has proof of chemical weapons

President Macron also said they will decide whether to strike back when all the necessary information has been gathered from Syria.

12/04/2018

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Emergency services taken by surprise by avalanche

French emergency services were taken by surprise in Tignes as an avalanche forced them to flee a hillside.

12/04/2018

France

Full Cannes Film Festival lineup announced

All eyes are on Paris as the lineup of the 71st Cannes Film Festival is being unveiled during a live press conference from the Champs-Elysees.

12/04/2018

France

No Netflix films at the Canne Film Festival in May

It's after organisers banned the streaming platform's films from competition for its refusal to release them in cinemas.

12/04/2018

Living

The citrus elixir of Menton

The lemon which attracts big chefs around the world

11/04/2018

Smart Regions

The Mediterranean helps boost the energy needs of Marseille

In partnership with the European Commission

An eco-sustainable and intelligent energy network is benefiting a neighbourhood in Marseille through a project called 'Massileo', which is backed by European Cohesion Policy funds. It could soon be rolled out in other countries, such is the interest it has sparked.

11/04/2018

Living

We tried agritourism and a Malbec wine tour in southwest France

We did a gastronomic journey in the Lot Valley tasting Malbec wine, black truffles from the market and saffron, and it's a must try.

11/04/2018

France

France strikes expected to cost hundreds of millions for public companies

Air France and SNCF have estimated the costs of the strike

11/04/2018

France

French riot police mobilise as protest camp evacuation continues

Squatters seek to maintain alternative community.

11/04/2018

France

France's Macron defends Saudi arms sales, to hold Yemen conference

France's Macron defends Saudi arms sales, to hold Yemen conference

10/04/2018

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Scenes from airport protest camp as French police continues evictions

French activists have clashed with riot police for a second consecutive day in western France as authorities continue to evacuate a protest camp erected nearly a decade ago to block construction of an airport.

10/04/2018

France

French students continue protests against education reform

Universities were blocked and students marched in Paris on Tuesday

10/04/2018

Living

How to look Parisian: a smart guide to French style

Inès de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet give out their secret tips and addresses to look like a stylish Parisian.

10/04/2018

Economy

Thousands stranded as striking workers ground flights in France and Germany

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in France and Germany. Air France workers plan four more walkouts this month

10/04/2018

France

Strikes in Europe: What’s happening and where

Euronews finds out when they are happening, where, and what you can do if you are affected.

10/04/2018

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Amnesty International denounces France's red carpet welcome for Saudi prince

Rights group Amnesty International demonstrated in Paris on Monday, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman was welcomed by French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on his visit to France.

09/04/2018

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French police clash with eco-activists as they clear abandoned airport site

French police fired teargas and stun grenades and were pelted with stones during a dawn swoop on Monday (April 9) to clear eco-activists and anarchists from a site in western France that had been planned as a new airport.

09/04/2018

France

French rail strikes: neither side backs down

Monday was another nightmare for rail travellers in France. It was the fourth time rail workers strike over plans to overhaul the heavily indebted train operator SNCF. It's President Macron's biggest drive to reform the country's economy.

09/04/2018

France

Portugal relives day of WWI horror in worst-ever defeat

President Macron attends ceremony to assure EU partner Portugal of France's undying thanks for their sacrifice in the failed 1918 German Spring offensive.

09/04/2018

France

Belgian cyclist Michael Goolaerts dies during Paris-Roubaix race

It was the first time Goolaerts had competed in the senior Paris-Roubaix race. In a tweet, his team colleagues expressed their sadness and sympathies to his family

09/04/2018

France

Police and activists clash at protest camp in western France

Nearly 2,500 military police have been sent to evacuate the site in Notre Dame des Landes

09/04/2018

Sport

Belgian rider Michael Goolaerts dies of heart attack in Paris-Roubaix

The cyclist died at a hospital in Lille after crashing in Paris-Roubaix. He was 23.

08/04/2018

Sport

Kenyans again dominate Paris Mens' & Womens' marathons

No new records set but crowds treated to joint male-female finish for first time.

08/04/2018

France

More disruption for rail travellers in France

Millions of French commuters and holidaymakers faced disruptions as rail workers went on strike against President Macron's economic reform plans.

08/04/2018