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Nudists enjoy naked day in Paris sun

A few hundred nudists gathered for a naked day in the sun in the Bois de Vincennes park east of Paris on Sunday (June 24) to celebrate the inaugural Parisian Day of Naturism.

25/06/2018

France

France and Spain call for joint European response to migrant crisis

France and Spain have proposed setting up reception centres where migrants would be held while their asylum claims are considered.

23/06/2018

France

Lyon Festival of Music underway

The 37th annual event features an eclectic mix

22/06/2018

France

Students given 12 hours to clear out dorms for Aquarius migrants

Around 20 students who were relocated from their publicly-owned residence in Alicante, Spain, to make way for the arrival of migrants from the Aquarius rescue ship, told Euronews they had 12 hours to evacuate.

22/06/2018

France

Cannes Lions Festival - the growing trend of corporate social responsibility

Big advertisers, influencers, and business executives give their views on good corporate citizenship

22/06/2018

France

Paris gets e-scooter share scheme

Parisians will from Friday be able to zip around the congested streets of the French capital on electric scooters for hire.

21/06/2018

France

Cannes Lions: How are big businesses innovating?

Big brands are trying to prove that innovation is not just for start-ups.

21/06/2018

France

'Gay couples are different so can only adopt children with issues'

Row after adoption chief in French region says gay couples should only expect to adopt a child no one else wants.

19/06/2018

France

Watch: 'Call me Sir', says France's Macron in manners dressing-down

President Macron gives a dressing-down over manners to an embarrassed teenager who greeted the French leader by calling him "Manu"

19/06/2018

France

French air traffic control causes a third of Europe's flight delays

A new report says strikes and outdated equipment costs airlines €300 million and accounts for 33 percent of delays.

19/06/2018

France

Macron to push Eurozone reform

French President holds meeting with German chancellor to prepare Brussels summit

19/06/2018

France

Le Pen ordered to repay €300,000 to European Parliament

The EU's second highest tribunal has rejected a bid by Marine Le Pen to overturn a ruling about misuse of funds.

19/06/2018

France

Slow down! France introduces new speed limits on secondary roads

Move is an attempt to reverse trend of rising mortality on French roads.

18/06/2018

Cult

Medieval manuscript fetches over €4 million

Owner accused of fraud claims he has been vindicated.

18/06/2018

France

Woman gives birth to baby at Paris train station

The baby gets to ride free on the entire RATP network until his 25th birthday.

18/06/2018

France

Napoleon's hat sells for €280,000

A hat attributed to Napoleon has sold at auction for €280,000

18/06/2018

France

Paris erects Eiffel Tower anti-terror walls

Paris is constructing bulletproof walls and metal fences around the monument in a bid to protect it from terrorist attacks.

16/06/2018

France

Mystery unravels after 400 sharks found washed up on Brittany beach

The evacuation has begun for over 400 small sharks that were found washed up in northern France.

15/06/2018

France

France and Italian leaders agree Dublin regulation policy should chang

At a press conference in Paris, Emanuel Macron and Giuseppe Conte say they both support the idea of more solidarity within the European Union regarding migrants and asylum seekers

15/06/2018

France

Italy to propose European immigration rules revamp

Emmanuel Macron invited Italian premiere Giuseppe Conte to Elysee Palace in Paris to defuse tensions following a diplomatic spat between their governments over migrants.

15/06/2018

Destinations

Marseille: the summer 2018 mini guide

A curated travel guide blending old and new spots to eat, see, shop and pamper like a local in the Mediterranean French city.

15/06/2018

France

Macron and Conte to discuss migration issues

The French President told the Italian President Conte he had never wanted to offend Italy or the Italian people over the migration issue. The two leaders confirm they'll discuss "new initiatives" on migration

15/06/2018

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Floods have beseiged the town of Salies-de-Béarn, France

A submerged market square, smashed windows and evacuated homes - floodwater has invaded the streets of Salies-de-Béarn (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) and other towns in the south-west of France overnight.

14/06/2018

France

Macrons' new dinner plates spark French cash row

French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire on social media over the cost of a new set of porcelain dinner plates.

14/06/2018

France

French rail unions say SNCF reforms will derail public service

French Senate approves lower house's measures that will end jobs-for-life, early retirement, and annual pay rises, but the unions promise more strike action.

14/06/2018

France

Brexit effect: Paris unseats London as top city for foreign investors

Au revoir, London. Paris is now the most appealing destination for foreign investors.

14/06/2018