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France

Major train strikes in France aimed at "blocking country"

The transport sector joins the protests aimed at forcing President Macron to halt his plans to raise the retirement age.

07/03/2023

Climate

Rising sea levels threaten Marseille’s beach hut community

Marseille’s coastal huts have become symbols of the city and of a unique way of life.

06/03/2023

France

France braces for national 'standstill' ahead of planned protests

This week's strike action which has no proposed end date has stoked fears that the country will be brought to a grinding halt.

06/03/2023

Art

'Graces' under fire - Dancer Silvia Gribaudi explores self-acceptance

Italian dancer and choreographer, Silvia Gribaudi, latest production, “Graces” is a reflection on the body and a hymn to self-acceptance.

06/03/2023

Culture news

Here are the best looks from Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week never fails to deliver jaw-dropping fashion moments, and this year was no exception.

04/03/2023

Sport

Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi charged with rape

A 24-year-old woman told police she was raped by the footballer when she went to his house last weekend, after meeting on Instagram.

03/03/2023

Euronews Witness

Macron vs. the people: why France is resisting pension reform

Major strikes have taken place in France since the government announced plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

02/03/2023

Sport

World Cup legend Just Fontaine dies aged 89

The French football great who scored a record 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup, has died.

01/03/2023

Culture news

Michelin guide makes radical cuts in starred restaurants

Guy Savoy is undeniable one of, if not the biggest name in the gastronomic cuisine guide. The downgrade of his three-star Parisian restaurant is widely seen as a surprising move.

28/02/2023

Culture news

Swedish director Ruben Östlund to preside over Cannes Film Festival

50 years after his compatriot Ingmar Bergman, the Swede will preside over the panel at the festival where he's enjoyed his biggest success.

28/02/2023

Culture news

French actor Pierre Palmade to be remanded in custody

The comedian is under investigation for manslaughter after he was involved in a serious road accident while on cocaine.

27/02/2023

France

Paris 2024 Olympics: Which previous Olympics had the cheapest tickets?

Facing a massive amount of criticism on social media, the president of the Organising Committee claimed the Paris tickets prices "aren't more expensive than the 2012 London Games."

27/02/2023

France

Macron says it is the end of 'water abundance' in Agricultural Show

Emmanuel Macron opened the French Agricultural Show saying that a trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries "is not possible" if they don't respect the same environmental and sanitary rules as Europeans.

25/02/2023

Earth News

Eurozone’s largest bank sued over fossil fuel lending

Three environmental groups are suing the eurozone’s largest bank over its loans to oil and gas companies.

23/02/2023

Art

Joan Mitchell Foundation accuses Louis Vuitton of unfair use of art

The fashion house has Léa Seydoux posing with a handbag in front of one of Mitchell's paintings. But the legal details of the case might be a bit more complicated.

22/02/2023

France

Teacher stabbed to death by student near Biarritz in France

A teacher at a private school in Saint-Jean-de Luz near Biarritz has died after being fatally stabbed by a student on Wednesday.

22/02/2023

Tech News

New French facial recognition reveals identity ahead of Paris Olympics

Developments in facial recognition technology makes it easier and faster to identify people in just a few clicks.

21/02/2023

Culture news

French comedian under investigation for child pornography

After an anonymous tip, French police raided comedian Pierre Palmade's apartment and opened an investigation for possession of child pornography.

20/02/2023

Culture news

Would you wear Dior's new 3D-printed shoes?

Perhaps putting its best foot forward French fashion house Dior is showing off a new collection of 3D-printed Derbys and boots designed by the head of men's footwear Thibo Denis.

19/02/2023

Food and Drink

A terrible day for France: the world's top 10 cheeses revealed

A controversial list of the world's best cheeses has just been published. France has come out licking its wounds, while the undoubted victor of the ranking is another surprise.

17/02/2023

Food and Drink

Why do France's winemakers want to destroy their vineyards?

Red wine consumption is at an all-time low in France. The government and winemakers have come up with a destructive solution to the problem of overproduction.

17/02/2023

Culture news

Orangetheory's data-driven fitness catches on in Europe

The US exercise chain Orangetheory Fitness has expanded to several European countries, using its data-driven philosophy to cater to fitness junkies.

17/02/2023

France

Did a Chinese-built bridge really stay intact after Turkey earthquake?

The Chinese embassy in France was slammed for posting false claims about the longest suspension bridge in the world located in Turkey.

17/02/2023

France

Fifth day of protests against Macron’s pension reform plan grips Franc

Up to 650,000 people are expected to participate in demonstrations across France over Macron's plans to raise the minimum retirement age.

16/02/2023

Earth News

Get a birds-eye view of French village threatened by the advancing sea

Ever-rising sea levels and increasingly violent storms have made it impossible for people to live close to the coast.

16/02/2023

Culture news

Photographer Richard Bellia showcases work devoted to passion for rock

Fans of Richard Bellia's works are in for a treat. The famous French photographer has opened a gallery in Annonay which showcases his best and most famous photos as well as many unpublished treasures.

16/02/2023