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France

Probe into theft of bag thought to have contained Olympics plans

Paris city hall confirmed that a stolen USB memory stick did not contain police security plans for the 2024 Olympic Games.

28/02/2024

Economy

Qatar in pledge to invest billions in France by 2030

AI and aerospace are among the industries who will benefit from the offer made by Qatar's leader on a state visit to France.

28/02/2024

Lifestyle

Paris Fashion Week: Celebrities flock to witness Dior's 1960s revival

Dior's runway presentation during Paris Fashion Week showcased a striking fusion of fashion and art, led by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.

28/02/2024

France

French overseas territory moves 300 refugees to mainland France

The Indian Ocean archipelago has dispatched more than 300 East African migrants as local residents voice strong opposition to illegal immigration.

28/02/2024

Food and Drink

France issues ban on 'steak' and 'ham' labels for plant-based products

The steaks are high! Violations of the new decree will result in fines ranging from €1,500 for individuals to €7,500 for companies.

28/02/2024

France

Alessandra Mussolini allegedly attacked in Strasbourg

The MEP posted on X that she was verbally and physically assaulted but has decided not to pursue legal action.

27/02/2024

Culture news

SXM Festival: The Franco-Dutch clubbing extravaganza in the Caribbean

The French-Dutch island of Saint Martin is about to be taken over by SXM Festival, one of the best new techno and house festivals of recent years.

27/02/2024

France

Northern French town flooded for fifth time in four months

Residents are fed up as the small Pas-de-Calais town of Bourthes floods once again for the fifth time in four months.

27/02/2024

Art

Ukrainian sculptor's war debris artworks go on display in Paris

Ukraine's most famous sculptor, spurred by personal tragedy amidst Russia's war, has channeled two years of anguish into transformative artworks.

27/02/2024

Europe News

Sending Western troops to Ukraine 'not ruled out', Macron says

The meeting of allies in Paris was held just two days after Ukraine marked two years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

27/02/2024

Culture news

Gerard Depardieu faces new complaint of sexual assault

The French actor is already under investigation for alleged rape, and more than a dozen other woman have come forward to accuse him of sexual abuse.

26/02/2024

Tech News

France's Mistral AI releases ChatGPT rival and partners with Microsoft

It marks a dramatic shake-up for the company which launched as partially open sourced, meaning the software is free for the public to modify and distribute.

26/02/2024

Destinations

Plan a trip to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games without breaking the bank

Stay on budget in the French capital with our insider tips on saving money on your Paris trip

25/02/2024

Green News

Fearing a heatwave, Olympic teams are bringing portable A/C to Paris

Teams say they’ll go to any length to keep their athletes cool.

25/02/2024

Culture news

Actor calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse

Judith Godrèche accused directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon of abuse including rape.

24/02/2024

France

France says Russia threatened to shoot down jets over Black Sea

NATO countries are increasingly raising the alarm about the direct threats they are facing from Moscow's forces.

22/02/2024

Travel News

Eiffel Tower: What visitors need to know about strikes and closures

Striking employees have caused the Parisian monument to shut for four days so far this week.

22/02/2024

Lifestyle

Paris' legendary waiter-race across city back for Olympic Games

Few things are more Parisian than a busy - and sometimes rude - waiter running around with a tray in hand. Be sure to step out of the way, as the infamous Parisian waiter race is returning to the capital in March, for the first time in 13 years.

22/02/2024

France

French government implements new measures amid farmers' protests

The announcement comes three days before the Agriculture Show is expected to begin in Paris. Some farmers question the government's intentions.

21/02/2024

France

UNESCO considers D-Day landing beaches as world heritage site

Normandy's D-Day landing beaches could soon become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

21/02/2024

France

Resistance hero Missak Manouchian will be laid to rest at the Panthéon

Armenian-born poet and communist activist Manouchian was considered a hero among the French Resistance movement, which rose up against the Nazi occupation of France.

20/02/2024

Europe Decoded

False claims Ukraine planned to assassinate French President

Russian propagandists accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of attempting to assassinate the French president – but it turns out the video segment aired on France 24 is a deep fake generated by artificial intelligence.

20/02/2024

Art

Julien De Beaumarchais De Rothschild on putting art on wine labels

Since 1945, the Château Mouton Rothschild wine estate has commissioned an artist ever year to design the label for each new vintage. Euronews Culture spoke with Julien De Beaumarchais De Rothschild to discuss his family's long-standing tradition.

20/02/2024

France

French mayors face growing threats from far-right extremists

Experts say rising far-right violence in France is linked to escalating anti-migrant, nationalist rhetoric inside the country.

19/02/2024

Food and Drink

Take a look at this year's Olympic-themed Lemon Festival in Menton

When life gives the French seaside town of Menton lemons, they don't just make lemonade – they build enormous floats and parade them through the streets in a joyous two-week fiesta!

19/02/2024

Economy

Why is France dropping its 2024 economic growth outlook to 1%?

The country's finance minister said in a TV interview that spending cuts will be made across every government ministry with immediate effect.

19/02/2024