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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

Europe News

European countries grapple with internal politics over nuclear energy

Emmanuel Macron has championed the revival of France's nuclear program as a central focus of his second presidential term.

28/04/2024

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WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protests at universities across the world

Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the US blocked access to a campus building at the prestigious Sciences Po university in Paris on Friday, prompting all classes to be held online.

27/04/2024

Tech News

Macron urges Europe-wide social media age restriction of 15

EU data regulations currently state that teenagers must be 16 to have their data processed but member states can decide to lower the age limit.

27/04/2024

Business

Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses

President Macron’s government embarks on a tape-cutting crusade to support overburdened companies and boost growth.

26/04/2024

Europe News

Pro-Palestinian students occupy Paris university campus

Scores of protesters on Friday occupied the central campus building of Sciences Po and dozens of others blocked its entrance.

26/04/2024

Climate

Euroviews. It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership

By increasing investments in renewable energy and demonstrating strong leadership, France must strengthen its position as a world climate leader and inspire other countries to follow suit, Soraya Fettih and Andreas Sieber write.

26/04/2024

Health news

RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France

French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody Beyfortus.

26/04/2024

Culture news

Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura reigns supreme wins three top awards

Aya Nakamura has cemented her status as the French queen of hip-hop at Les Flammes. The awards were created by Yard and Booska-P, in partnership with Spotify, in response to the longstanding neglect of rap and R&B genres at France's Victoires awards.

26/04/2024

France

French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions

Just hours after Macron's Europe speech on Thursday, the head of the French far-right party, Jordan Bardella, unveiled his campaign for the European elections… but refused to answer questions.

26/04/2024

Culture news

Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill sails collapse overnight

The wings of the legendary cabaret in Paris's Montmartre fell off and damaged the tourist attraction's facade.

25/04/2024

Europe News

'Europe is mortal': Macron calls for more EU unity and sovereignty

The 27-country bloc needs to urgently rethink its defence and economic models to not fall behind its rivals, the French leader said.

25/04/2024

France

Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' discovery

The French state has requested that Perrier stop using one of its wells "as a precaution".

24/04/2024

Europe News

What do newly approved anti-money laundering rules cover?

EU lawmakers voted in a landslide in favour of new curbs on crypto, football clubs and cash transactions.

24/04/2024

Europe News

Hopes high for new corporate sustainability rules after MEP vote

The new rules forcing companies to check supply chains have been hailed by environmental and social activists – but raised significant concerns over red tape.

24/04/2024

Art

A room of her own: Louvre to give ‘disappointing’ Mona Lisa new digs

France’s Louvre could move the Mona Lisa to her own basement room. Here’s why.

24/04/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The EU must work with Europe's cities to end youth homelessness

Our message is clear: we can only achieve lasting change if all levels of government work together in a strategic partnership for action, Lyon Métropole's Vice President Renaud Payre writes.

24/04/2024

Europe News

MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets

Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.

23/04/2024

Travel News

France airport strike called off but flights still cancelled

Although the strike has been called off, many flights are still cancelled.

23/04/2024

France

Police evict migrants from makeshift camp in Paris

The swoop is the latest move in a widely criticised strategy to prepare the French capital for the upcoming Olympic Games.

23/04/2024

Economy

MEPs green light new EU fiscal rules

The landslide vote heralds a return to fiscal responsibility after the pandemic era – but some worry new norms could kill vital green investment

23/04/2024

Business

No need to jump through hoops! Olympics rental boom may be over

Hoteliers and Airbnb owners in the French capital of Paris are lowering their prices ahead of this year's Olympics as supply outstrips demand.

22/04/2024