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French government uses loophole to enact pension bill without vote

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne invoked a special constitutional loophole to pass a controversial pension bill that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

16/03/2023

Earth News

France leads the way linking climate with weather in TV forecasts

France Television says it is about explaining why certain weather events happen.

16/03/2023

France

Decisive day for France's pension reforms as Macron pushes for support

Emmanuel Macron will meet leaders of the presidential camp to "re-follow" on Thursday afternoon, before a decisive vote on his pension reform.

16/03/2023

Culture news

Exhibition shines light on Claude Monet's overlooked brother Leon

The exhibition showcases Leon's influence on Claude's career, including his purchase of his brother's paintings at auctions when nobody else did, which helped to raise Claude's artist profile and prices.

15/03/2023

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WATCH: Dozens of dolphins beached on France's Atlantic coast

Several dozen dolphin carcasses have been found on the beaches of the Atlantic coast on Monday, in a new "massive" beaching that environmental associations attribute to weather conditions and "very strong fishing pressure".

15/03/2023

France

More strike chaos in France over controversial pension reforms

France suffers another round of strike chaos as unions and politicians continue to voice opposition to President Macron's pension reforms ahead of a crucial vote

15/03/2023

France

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's punishment cell replicated near Louvre

A replica of the concrete punishment cell that Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is periodically placed in has been unveiled near the Louvre in Paris

15/03/2023

France

Macron launches 500-day countdown to 2024 Paris Olympics

Macron thanked the 45,000 volunteers mobilizing to make the Games “a success” and again trumpeted the 5,000 new sports grounds that are in the works. Officials are pushing to get infrastructure and sites ready in time, with projects pockmarking many of Paris’ boulevards

14/03/2023

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WATCH: Alexey Navalny protest art installation set up in Paris

Supporters of imprisoned Russian opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, installed a replica of his prison cell on a square near the Louvre Museum in Paris on Tuesday, to raise awareness of his plight.

14/03/2023

Culture news

Plot twist: Amélie Poulain was a KGB spy?

Jean-Pierre Jeunet has revealed the true story of Amélie in a short 6-minute film he has released titled “La véritable histoire d’Amélie Poulain”, in which he drops one sizeable bombshell...

14/03/2023

Moments

500 days until Paris 2024: Here’s how to plan your Olympic adventure

From ticket prices to exclusive package deals, here's everything you need to know about the Paris Olympic Games.

14/03/2023

France

Paris Rubbish strike continues as pension reform approved by senate

Paris city hall says thousands of tonnes of rubbish continue to pile up in the streets fo the French capital as the rubbish collectors strike goes on ahead.

13/03/2023

France

France’s Senate passes controversial reform to pension system

The French government’s package to raise the pension age from 62 to 64 is another step towards becoming law

12/03/2023

France

Young people across France protest pension reform

Young people in universities and high schools across France took to the streets on Thursday to protest the government’s attempt to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

10/03/2023

Design

French architect and activist Roland Castro dies aged 82

A leading figure in the May 68 student protests, Castro was a proponent of architecture that improved the lives of the working classes.

10/03/2023

France

Rising period poverty: France announces free sanitary products

Charities have welcomed the move but say it could also be extended to older women or single mothers who are not immune from period poverty.

10/03/2023

France

Macron and Sunak mend ties, as leaders agree to tackle Channel boats

The leaders of France and UK were meeting in the first Franco-British summit since 2018, to try and rebuild trust between the two countries.

10/03/2023

Tech News

'Sharenting': France to stop parents oversharing children's images

In France, you may have to think twice before sharing images or videos of your child online. The government wants to penalise the practice.

10/03/2023

Art

‘Mon Crime’ by François Ozon brings modern feminism to 1930s Paris

‘Mon Crime’ follows the story of a young actress living in 1930s Paris, who is the victim of an attempted sexual assault. She is then put on trial after her would-be assailant is found dead.

09/03/2023

France

France to put forward law to protect abortion rights in constitution

France to put forward protecting abortion rights in the constitution according to a speech made by President Macron on International Women's Day.

09/03/2023

France

French senate votes to raise retirement age to 64

The French senate has backed controversial plans to raise the retirement age to 64 despite nationwide strikes.

09/03/2023

Culture news

Reimagining Picasso: Paul Smith gives Paris museum a makeover

Reimagining Picasso: Paul Smith's takes on the famous artist's museum

09/03/2023

Earth News

Parisians vote 'overhwelming' to ban electric scooters

There have even been reports of bad behaviour and even scooters thrown into the River Seine.

08/03/2023

France

Nationwide strikes bring France to a halt for a second day in a row

French unions are keeping up street pressure against the government's pension reform which no date finalised to end industrial action

08/03/2023

Culture news

Breaking free (the faces of) Iranian victims

Iranian artist Sadaf Ahmadi has created an interactive exhibition in Forcalquier, southern France, where visitors break concrete to reveal the faces of victims of Iranian repression.

08/03/2023

Food and Drink

New faces and sexism concerns: The 2023 Michelin Guide France

Just 29 restaurants in France have been awarded the coveted Michelin three-star ranking. But there's a distinct lack of women in the guide.

07/03/2023