France

Culture news

A classic collection for the best of times and the worst of times

Creative director Lilia Litkovska says her collection for SS23 titled “Vesnianka” is a nod to traditional Ukrainian spring greeting songs. Litkovskaya told Euronews Culture: “It’s totally inspired by my people, Ukrainians as a nation. The way ye

01/10/2022

Culture news

Paris Fashion Week: Off-White on-target in fitting tribute to founder Virgil Abloh

Off-White acknowledges its founder's legacy in stunning show that also plants the seeds of what will no doubt be a creatively fruitful future.

01/10/2022

Culture news

Renowned French painter Jean-Michel Meurice dies aged 83

Meurice died on Tuesday at his Paris home following a long illness, leaving behind him a series of stunning works.

30/09/2022

Mobility

The new Citroen all-electric family car that could power your home

The four-seater Citroen “oli” is an all-electric vehicle designed to be versatile, eco-friendly and affordable. Can it help families ditch their traditional cars?

29/09/2022

France

Too Good To Go: The app that helps Europeans fight food waste

Thursday is the United Nations' International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

29/09/2022

Sport

Brazil footballer Richarlison hit with banana during friendly

The Tottenham Hotspur player had just scored Brazil's second goal in a 5-1 win against Tunisia at the Parc de Princes, Paris.

28/09/2022

Cult

British photographer Martin Parr returns to Paris with 'Déjà View'

British photographer Martin Parr combines his photographs with those of amateurs collected over several decades showcasing celebrations and holidays across Europe and America at the Magnum Gallery in Paris

28/09/2022

Mobility

ESA spacecraft gets ready to unlock secrets of Jupiter and its moons

The JUICE mission will explore Jupiter and its icy moons in the hope of finding signs of life beyond Earth.

26/09/2022

France

La Coupe Icare: Thousands gather for flying festival in French Alps

For six days, people from across Europe gathered in the small town of Saint-Hilaire du Touvet, nestled in the Chartreuse Mountains, for La Coupe Icare free-flying festival.

26/09/2022

Earth News

Eiffel Tower switches off as France fears winter energy shortages

Paris’ iconic landmark no longer shines bright late into the night. As France and the rest of Europe fear energy shortages this winter, the Eiffel Tower will now switch off its lights before midnight.

26/09/2022

Europe News

Human rights and abortion access are European values - French PM

France's prime minister said that Europe must ensure values including human rights and abortion access are respected in a response to Italy's election result.

26/09/2022

Culture news

Jean-Luc Godard's life in film: an experimental career

Part two in Euronews Culture's retrospective on what made Jean-Luc Godard a unique star in the history of cinema.

24/09/2022

Cult

Cartoon Forum: Europe's biggest animation event

The biggest annual animation showcase in Europe, the Cartoon Forum, rolled into Toulose again and proucers from around the world gathered to pitch their projects. Since its cre­ation in 1990, 922 series have found financ­ing, rep­re­sent­ing a total bud­get of 3.95 bil­lion EUR.

23/09/2022

Art

Feeling the pinch: French museums adapt to exploding energy costs

Some of France's most famous museums and cinemas are changing how they use energy as costs soar to avoid raising ticket prices or shutting up shop,

23/09/2022

Travel News

French ski resorts may slow down gondolas to cut their energy bills

For many avid skiers, carving up snow is a chance to leave your cares at a lower altitude, but the energy crisis is biting in the mountains too.

22/09/2022

Mobility

Smart navigation app uses ‘3D sound’ to guide blind people

A French start-up is developing an app that helps people with visual impairment get around using high-precision GPS tracking and spatial "3D sound".

22/09/2022

Health news

Gut health scientists need 100,000 volunteers to send them their poo

Scientists in France are seeking poo samples from 100,000 volunteers to map the nation’s gut health and boost research in personalised medicine.

20/09/2022

Tech News

French start-ups are optimistic despite the economic gloom. Here’s why

Almost 40 per cent of French start-up CEOs believe their revenue will at least double this year, according to an EY and France Digitale survey.

20/09/2022

France

Three French police officers convicted over death of black man in 2015

The officers were all found guilty of the manslaughter of Amadou Koumé.

20/09/2022

Travel News

September strike dates for French air traffic control announced

Airlines are bracing for yet more disruption as French air traffic controllers plan three more strike dates.

20/09/2022

Design

Celebrating 150 years of Wallace Fountains across Paris

The award is part of a month-long celebration commemorating Sir Richard Wallace—an English philanthropist—and his mission to bring clean drinking water to 19th century Paris and beyond.

20/09/2022

France

Historic funerals around the world

A look back at the deaths of some of the world's most prominent heads of state, from Gandhi to Mandela.

19/09/2022

Culture news

How Jean-Luc Godard pioneered a revolution in cinema

Why was the French New Wave important? We look at some of Jean-Luc Godard's stylings to see why people considered him a legend of filmmaking.

18/09/2022

France

Notre Dame restoration work goes on display

French President Emmanuel Macron has set the goal of re-opening Notre Dame in time for the Paris Olympics of 2024.

17/09/2022

Sport

Aminata Diallo charged over assault of teammate Kheira Hamraoui

The 27-year-old and four others were arrested this week as part of the investigation.

16/09/2022

Cult

A major new art festival opens in Lyon

'manifesto of fragility' features world-class curators and artists exhibiting their work in many of the city's most iconic locations and venues. Powerful new works will be brought together with works from the past, using painting and multimedia, including sculpture and photography.

16/09/2022