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Roads, railways and refineries hit in two-day French strike

French transport workers on the railways and roads have delivered a patchy response to the Communist CGT union’s call for strike action to protest against labour law…

18/05/2016

France

A protest against protests: French police denounce violence during demonstrations

Police officers across 60 French cities have taken to the streets to vent their frustration at mounting violence during protests about contentious labour…

18/05/2016

Cinema

“Neruda” : an unconventional take on Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet

For his latest film, “Neruda”, Chilean director, Pablo Larrain, has once again teamed up with the Mexican star, Gael Garcia Bernal. The film follows

18/05/2016

France

As it happened: Euronews launches new-look TV channel and website

Euronews has unveiled a brand new look and strategic vision. The new on-air visual identity and website (in beta) were unveiled live at the

18/05/2016

France

France poised for fresh strike action over labour reform bill

French president Francois Hollands says he will not withdraw a controversial labour reform bill despite resistance in parliament and fresh tensions on the…

17/05/2016

France

Francois Hollande scores lowest poll for a French president

It never rains but it pours.

17/05/2016

Sport

Europa Truck Trail season gets underway

With the tyres pumped and the engines firing on all cylinders the 20th season of the Europa Truck Trial got under in Montalieu-Vercieu in southeast

17/05/2016

France

Cannes' iconic hotel reveals tricks of the trade to make VIPs feel at home

After striking poses on the red carpet, giving interviews, attending long ceremonies and parties, celebrities deserve to stay at Cannes’ best

17/05/2016

France

France begins a week of rolling strikes

The country faces a week of stoppages and protests as unions mobilise their members to protest against employment law reform.

17/05/2016

France

Cannes Festival: EU film-funding project celebrates 25 years

Almost half of the films in the official competition at Cannes this year are supported by the EU MEDIA programme. The project – celebrating 25 years

16/05/2016

Cinema

Mehmet Can Mertoğlu takes a portrait of Turkey with his film Album

The Cannes Film Festival is not just about competition. And it’s not simply about glitz and glamour. There are more strings to its bow. Such as

16/05/2016

France

Meet the man who coiffs the stars at Cannes

Eros Giuliani is a hair stylist whose clients include some of the biggest stars to grace the red carpet at Cannes. Euronews’ Nezahat Sevim caught up

16/05/2016

France

European cinema dominates Cannes

European movie power was on show over the weekend at the Cannes Film Festival. French director Nicole Garcia premiered her 1950s-set From The Land Of

16/05/2016

France

Female ex-ministers speak out against sexual harassment in French politics

Seventeen women who have served as ministers in France say they will no longer keep quiet about sexual harassment in politics. The signatories span

15/05/2016

France

Spielberg's fantasy adventure 'The BFG' premieres at Cannes

Steven Spielberg’s latest movie premiered at Cannes on Saturday. “The BFG” – a fantasy film about a Big Friendly Giant – is a return to family film

15/05/2016

Sport

Saracens lift first European Champions Cup

English side Saracens have become the champions of Europe for the first time, after beating Racing 92 of France. They lifted the cup after a 21-9

15/05/2016

Sport

Zlatan leaves PSG "like a legend"

Football clubs around the world will be no doubt reaching for the cheque books in a rush to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic. In his usual self-aggrandizing

13/05/2016

France

Ibrahimovic announces departure from PSG

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. The Swedish striker whose contract with the French

13/05/2016

Cinema

As Cannes honours Depardon, "Les Habitants" goes in search of The French

Renowned documentary maker and photographer Raymond Depardon becomes a man with a van for his latest venture, "Les Habitants", a feature-length road trip around France in search of The French

13/05/2016

France

'Money Monster' and 'Eshtebak' premiere at Cannes as political films take centre stage

Jodie Foster’s ‘Money Monster’ has premiered at Cannes. Starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts who makes her debut at the festival, it’s one of

13/05/2016

Sport

France names squad for Euro 2016 Martial, Payet and Kante in

French coach Didier Deschamps has played safe with his 23-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2016.

13/05/2016

France

French government survives confidence vote paving way for contested labour reforms

France’s Socialist government has survived a confidence vote, paving the way for controversial labour reforms. The centre-right Republican party

12/05/2016

Economy

IEA oil forecast brightens

The International Energy Agency is no longer so concerned about the oil market "drowning in supply" this year and says unplanned disruptions to output could help run down the global glut of crude.

12/05/2016

Cinema

Woody Allen returns to Cannes with 'Cafe Society'

The 69th Cannes Film Festival has opened amid stormy skies, heightened security and the premiere of a new Woody Allen film 'Cafe Society'

12/05/2016

Cinema

Angry Birds hope to make Happy Shareholders as movie comes out

The Angry Birds have made the transition from telephone game to top billing at Cannes, with a 3-D animated movie coming out that spills the beans on

12/05/2016

Culture news

Snakes on the Seine - Huang Yong Ping fills Grand Palais

The curators at the Grand Palais in Paris like to think big. Since 2007 they have challenged contemporary artists to fill the vast space under its

12/05/2016