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EU election: French candidates enter final stretch of campaign

The campaign for the European elections is drawing to a close in France. Voting takes place on 9 June, with the official campaign closing on Friday, 7 June, providing an opportunity for the candidates to make their last moves.

03/06/2024

Europe News

Parachute drop marks 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

Both U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy attended whilst Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited.

02/06/2024

Ecotech

Inside Europe’s largest indoor arena as it seeks to clean up its act

As audience expectations grow bigger and bigger, how can stadiums reign in their emissions?

01/06/2024

Europe News

France says plan to attack Olympic football events foiled

An 18-year-old man from Chechnya was arrested on suspicion of being behind a plan to target spectators and police at football matches in Saint-Etienne and a die a 'martyr'.

01/06/2024

Tech News

French start-up Inclusive Brains sends post to Macron via brainwaves

The demonstrator raised his hands in the air to show how the message to the French president was sent with mental and physiological commands.

31/05/2024

Europe News

French socialist candidate vows to fight rise of far right

During a major campaign meeting in Paris, MEP Raphaël Glucksmann rallied a surprising alliance of young voters and the older left-wing generation to push back against the rising far right in Europe.

31/05/2024

France

The New Caledonia riots are over, but what remains?

A recent attempt to alter French voting lists in New Caledonia sent the archipelago into a violent crisis – and some are warning that the conflict is far from over.

30/05/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

Europe's space sector to welcome new 'versatile' rocket soon | Podcast

The new Ariane 6 rocket will close a dark chapter in European space history when the region had no workhorse launcher and no independent access to space.

29/05/2024

Mobility

Paris Olympics: Uber unveils plans to meet soaring demand this summer

The American ride-hailing giant plans to mobilise more drivers this summer to meet strong demand while promising to contain price surges. However, some Uber drivers feel insufficient measures have been taken, with unions hinting at possible strikes.

29/05/2024

Business

Facing the music: French listeners will pay more for Spotify

The platform is passing on its tax burden after the French government introduced a levy to support the nation’s music industry.

29/05/2024

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Paris' Champs-Élysées transformed into gigantic picnic

The French capital's most famous street was turned into a massive outdoor feast as around 4,000 people sat in the sun enjoying an al fresco meal over the weekend.

28/05/2024

Business

Euroviews. Europe's energy sector: Keep the ambition, strengthen cooperation

Let's implement what has been decided in the current mandate, give more visibility to economic actors, strengthen Europe's competitiveness and ensure a fair transition for all citizens, Christine Goubet-Milhaud and Kerstin Andreae write.

28/05/2024

Europe News

European elections: Top eight French candidates clash in TV debate

Less than two weeks before the European elections, eight French candidates — out of the 38 officially in the race — met on the French TV channel BFM. Here are the highlights of the clash.

28/05/2024

Culture news

Cannes 2024 in photos: 15 unforgettable red carpet moments

From the glitz of the Cannes red carpet to the photocalls, check out the top snapshots from the iconic film festival along the French Riviera.

27/05/2024

Travel News

'It's a dream': Paris' sunny Champs-Élysées hosts huge free picnic

4,000 lucky Parisians were handed picnic baskets packed with treats from top Paris chefs.

27/05/2024

Art

These 27 European illustrators say: get out and vote!

27 illustrators – one from each EU state – have created posters to encourage voting in the upcoming European elections.

27/05/2024

France

Four people injured in knife attack in Lyon metro

The attack took place early Sunday afternoon, according to the Rhône prefecture. Passengers had earlier reported the erratic behaviour of an individual wielding a knife.

26/05/2024

Europe News

French far left urge government to recognise State of Palestine

The leader of France's far-left LFI party told supporters at a rally on Saturday it was time for the country to recognise Palestinian statehood.

26/05/2024

France

New Caledonia independence leader urges 'resistance' to France

“Our main objective is for our country to obtain full sovereignty,” said a pro-independence party leader in the France-controlled Pacific archipelago.

26/05/2024

Culture news

Sean Baker's tribute to sex workers 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

The US director collected the Best Film prize that he'd 'worked for all his life' and paid tribute to sex workers around the world.

25/05/2024

Mobility

VivaTech 2024: Safer EV batteries and flying taxis on show in Paris

Transport companies are presenting their latest innovations at the VivaTech. On land and in the air, the trends are electrification and autonomy.

25/05/2024

Europe News

'You can see yourself in him': Young voters flock to France far right

Sympathisers, journalists and politicians flocked to the French town of Hénin-Beaumont on Friday to see the darling of the far right Jordan Bardella.

25/05/2024

Home

VivaTech 2024: Tech companies present AI solution to tackle food waste

While impact entrepreneurship was one of the main focuses at VivaTech in Paris, measuring environmental impact will be a challenge for Green Tech, experts say.

25/05/2024

Destinations

Get a taste of French wine and history with this €10 a day rail pass

The region is home to famous French cities like Toulouse, Nîmes and Montpellier.

25/05/2024

Culture news

FIPRESCI Award: Film critics circle targets young talent at Cannes

The FIPRESCI Prize aims to promote young filmmakers and original cinema. We spoke with jury member Sadia Khalid Reeti about the award.

24/05/2024

Culture news

Cannes 2024: Which film will win this year's coveted Palme d'Or?

The Palme d'Or, the most prestigious prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, will be announced on Saturday 25 May. Here are our main contenders for the title...

24/05/2024