France

Food and Drink

French bakers take back the title for longest baguette

After being dethroned by Italy in 2019, French bakers took back the title for "world's longest baguette" with a loaf that measured over 140 metres.

06/05/2024

Europe News

China president visits France, Serbia and Hungary: What is at stake?

Chinese president Xi Jinping kicked off a Europe trip on Sunday. Amid a time of global tensions, what issues will be on the table?

06/05/2024

France

Police remove pro-Palestine protesters from Paris university

Similar demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza have swept across university campuses in the US.

04/05/2024

France

Japan and France agree to bolster military maritime cooperation

Tokyo and Paris have agreed to enhance security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. Euronews discussed the significance of these talks for Tokyo with Maki Kobayashi, spokesperson for the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

03/05/2024

Europe News

Paris police peacefully remove pro-Palestinian student protesters

Students from Sciences Po in Paris, who were protesting in support of Palestinians, were peacefully evacuated by French police, echoing similar actions in the US amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

03/05/2024

Business

Crédit Agricole announces earnings jump while rival’s profits plummet

France’s second largest bank surpasses profit expectations while competitor Société Générale sees earnings dip.

03/05/2024

Health news

What are the most frequent and serious causes of child poisoning?

A new report from a French health agency highlighted the top causes of poisoning in children, which most commonly occurs in young kids.

03/05/2024

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Sciences Po Paris Campus Closed Amid Gaza Protest

France's esteemed Sciences Po university announced the closure of its main Paris site on Friday, May 3, in response to a recent occupation by pro-Palestinian students. The closure follows a series of protests fueled by outrage over the Israel-Hamas conflict and the resulting crisis in Gaza.

03/05/2024

France

At least one person dead after violent storms hit northern France

A 57-year-old woman was swept away by mudslides caused by extreme weather in the town of Courmelles.

03/05/2024

France

How will the French far right affect Europe if they win the election?

The French far right is to win the European elections in France. Will the historical result affect the current EU political balance?

03/05/2024

Lifestyle

Strike a pose: Louvre opens its galleries for Olympic-style workouts

The programme includes yoga sessions amidst sculptures, dancehall in historical courtyards, and disco in royal ballrooms, curated by choreographer Mehdi Kerkouche.

03/05/2024

Business

French government will 'fight' against TotalEnergies’ New York listing

A move to Wall Street is not in the best interest of the French people, says Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire.

02/05/2024

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WATCH: Protests around the world on May Day

Workers and activists from Argentina to Australia marked 1 May with protests on issues ranging from rising prices to the War in Gaza.

02/05/2024

Tech News

France could get tough on screen time for children and teens

A team of experts commissioned by the French president warned against screen and social media use for children.

01/05/2024

Health news

‘People are scared’ as rising cholera cases grip France’s Mayotte

Cases of the highly infectious disease cholera rose in the last week in the poorest French region located off the coast of Africa.

01/05/2024

Food and Drink

French chefs to serve gourmet treats at Paris Olympics

In between events, contenders will learn the skills of baguette-making – even taking their own home to bake at leisure.

01/05/2024

Tech News

Russian disinformation network Pravda 'expanded' to 19 EU countries

Pravda, a disinformation network and the former official newspaper of Russia’s Soviet-era Communist Party, is expanding its hold in the EU.

01/05/2024

France

French police clear migrant camp near Paris city hall before Olympics

Aid group Revers de la Medaille criticised the operation, saying it was part of a campaign to 'make room for the beautiful Paris postcard'.

30/04/2024

Europe News

French students stage pro-Palestine protest at Sorbonne

Similar protests at universities in the US have been broken up by law enforcement and faced suppression.

30/04/2024

Lifestyle

LVMH announces finalists in young designers competition

Hailing from across Europe and the United States, the shortlisted designers will present their collections before a jury of top designers and fashion experts on 10 September at the Louis Vuitton Foundation.

30/04/2024

Food and Drink

You are what you eat: Paris Olympic athletes offered meat-free menus

With 60% of the food served to the public being meat-free and 80% sourced locally, the Paris Olympic Games are setting a new standard for environmental sustainability.

30/04/2024

Moments

How to take part in a giant picnic on Paris’s Champs-Élysées

The event on Paris’s Champs-Élysées is open to all - but only 4,000 people will win access to the giant picnic.

29/04/2024

Markets

French companies share buyback was on record in 2023. But why?

French companies are buying back their shares like never before. Reportedly, the French government is planning to tax these buybacks.

29/04/2024

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu has been taken into custody

French actor Gérard Depardieu has been taken into custody following two more accusations of sexual assault, according to local French media.

29/04/2024

Business

France looks to take over key assets from troubled tech company Atos

The French government has sent a letter of intent to the heavily indebted technology company, offering to pay up to €1 billion for three key assets, to keep them in national hands.

29/04/2024

Culture news

Omar Sy: Too much individualism in France fueling rise of far-right

During interviews promoting his new book "Viens, on se parle", the French actor has spoken out about the ills of the far-right in France, how to address it, and how it can be difficult to be Black in French society.

29/04/2024