France

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

Earth News

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.

09/04/2018

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

Sport

Ogier extends championship lead with Corsican win

French World Champion the man to beat as he dominates from start to finish in home race and goes 17 points clear after four rounds of the WRC, of which he's won three.

08/04/2018

Earth News

Bordeaux startup launches vegan smoked salmon

The main ingredient is a microalga.

06/04/2018

Musica

Terry Gilliam weaves his magic at the Opera Bastille

The Monty Python co-founder casts his spell over an extraordinary production of "Benvenuto Cellini"

05/04/2018

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Passengers of Paris suburban line enter train through windows

Passengers of a Parisian suburban train line had to enter the train car through windows on Tuesday, the first day of a 3-month long strike in the railway sector.

05/04/2018

Cult

Art Paris Art Fair turns twenty

The fair has forged its reputation by exploring foreign art scenes

05/04/2018

Earth News

Paris Art Fair opens doors for Living it ahead of grand opening

2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the event, this year 142 galleries showcase artworks from 22 countries.

05/04/2018

France

Spanish language film to open Cannes Film Festival 2018

"Everybody Knows" starring Hollywood couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem will make its world premiere at the 71st Cannes Film Festival next month.

05/04/2018

France

France's unprecedented rail strike in numbers

As the French hurtle 'full steam ahead' into three months of rail strikes, Euronews looks at when strikes are happening, how they are impacting other transport services, and if the French really support railway workers in downing tools.

05/04/2018

France

France to cut 30% of its MPs and introduce proportional representation

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to slash the numbers of MPs and senators in a bid to make his government more efficient.

05/04/2018