France

The Cube

Why is the Nazi flag flying in the French city of Nantes?

Iconic buildings in Nantes have been draped in Nazi banners over the past few days, which has caused a stir on social media. The Cube takes a look at why they're there.

01/02/2024

Earth News

How is the French government trying to calm farmers' protests?

Unfair competition from imports and fair pay are two of the issues farmers are protesting over.

31/01/2024

Economy

Paris 2024: Does hosting the Olympics boost the economy?

As we approach the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re looking into whether major sporting events really do bring an economic boost to host cities and countries, or whether the costs outweigh the benefits.

31/01/2024

Earth News

Climate groups back French farmers’ ‘legitimate’ anger

More than 50 environmental groups have issued a joint statement saying they have always been allies to farmers

30/01/2024

Healthcare

French parliament votes on enshrining abortion rights in constitution

France's National Assembly will vote on enshrining women’s rights to abortion in the French Constitution.

30/01/2024

Tech News

What to expect from the best of European tech at Grenoble's Tech&Fest

Over 10,000 professionals and 500 start-ups are ready in Isère to showcase the latest European advancements in AI, cybersecurity, energy, and space.

30/01/2024

Culture news

France and Germany to investigate provenance of African cultural items

The €2.1 million fund will finance research over three years investigating whether African artefacts in French and German national museums were justly obtained.

30/01/2024

Travel News

French court blocks plan to scrap 90-day visa rule for British expats

The news comes as a blow to the roughly 86,000 British people who own a second home in France.

29/01/2024

Earth News

Why are French farmers putting Paris 'under siege'?

Thousands of police have been deployed to guard a fresh food market and airports in the French capital.

29/01/2024

Culture news

Activists throw soup at Mona Lisa painting in Louvre Museum

The group "Food Riposte" claimed responsibility for the 'art attack' and said the French government is breaking its climate commitments.

28/01/2024

Moments

Why I ditched flying for an 18-hour train trip from Budapest to Lyon

Inspired by my 6-year-old son, I took a night train from Budapest instead of flying.

28/01/2024

France

Meet Matthieu Travers, one of the 11,000 torchbearers for the Olympics

On 26 July 2024, the Olympic flame will arrive on the banks of the River Seine, for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

25/01/2024

Culture news

Posy Simmonds makes history as first Brit to win coveted comics award

Posy Simmonds is the first Briton and the fourth woman to win the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême, one of Europe's highest prizes for graphic novels.

25/01/2024

France

Antisemitic acts rise in Belgium and France amid Gaza conflicts

Many European countries have registered a rise in reported antisemitic acts and rhetoric since the outbreak of the war. Reports show physical and verbal attacks towards Jewish people have risen sharply in the western European nations since the Israel-Hamas war began back in October.

25/01/2024

Lifestyle

Bridal gowns to quiet luxury chic: The very best of Paris Couture Week

Paris Couture Week is in full swing, showcasing the crème de la crème of high-end fashion. Elie Saab, Dior, Armani, and Stéphane Rolland have so far stolen the spotlight!

25/01/2024

The Cube

Has the Eiffel Tower caught fire?

Some widely-spread videos on social media claim to show the Eiffel Tower ravaged by flames. The Cube took a closer look.

25/01/2024

France

French farmers continue protesting one day after death of demonstrator

Roadblocks are spreading across France one day after a farmer and her daughter were killed during protests.

24/01/2024

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu assault charge dropped due to statute of limitation

The sexual assault complaint by actress Hélène Darras was dismissed by a French court. Depardieu is still fighting a separate rape charge and dozens of accusations of assault.

23/01/2024

France

Floating science lab makes its way around Europe's coastline

Since April 2023, a team of scientists has been collecting data from around Europe's coastline on a mission which will run until July 2024.

23/01/2024

Economy

Euroviews. France faces four major economic challenges in 2024

As we move into 2024, Europe's second-largest economy is likely to need to weather many storms before its economy reaches a stable point, Osama Rizvi writes.

23/01/2024

France

Mixed reactions to fishing ban in the Bay of Biscay

The measure to protect dolphins could cause the price of fish to rise and put people out of a job, many fear.

22/01/2024

Earth News

France introduces Bay of Biscay fishing ban to protect dolphins

In the Bay of Biscay, an estimated 9,000 dolphin deaths are caused each year by accidents with fishing equipment

22/01/2024

Culture news

MIDƐM+ to play host to conference on music industry challenges

Alongside a line-up including Baxter Dury, industry leaders face questions over AI, carbon neutral festivals, and equity.

22/01/2024

France

Police violence in Paris suburbs ends with conviction of 3 officers

An explosive case of ‘voluntary violence’ seven years ago has seen the three police workers receive suspended sentences.

20/01/2024

Space

European orbiter may have discovered huge water deposits on Mars

The potential discovery suggests that Mars once looked very different from how it appears today and could once have sustained life.

20/01/2024

Design

Paris Design Week 2024: Here are 8 highlights you must check out

Maison & Objet and Paris Déco Off, two heavy hitters of Parisian design fairs, are in full swing. Amidst the sea of exhibits, here are some of our favourites to check out.

19/01/2024