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France 'will introduce eco-tax' on flights out of France

"We have decided to put in place an eco-tax on all flights from France," the French transport minister said during a news conference, adding that the funds will finance daily transport in France.

France

Greenpeace blocks cargo in French port to call out climate 'inaction'

Greenpeace France continued its blockade of a cargo ship in the harbour of Sète, France, on Saturday, to protest against the French government's lack of action on climate change.

United Kingdom

How have European leaders reacted to Theresa May's resignation?

While they lined up to praise her determination and courage, it was clear Brexit was never far from their minds.

World News

Watch: Comedians poke fun at European countries ahead of elections

Do you hear the people sing (about their love for Europe)?

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France

Le Monde's concern after journalist summoned by intelligence services

A journalist from the French newspaper Le Monde, Ariane Chemin, was summoned on Wednesday to meet with French intelligence services. She is the fifth French reporter to receive such a summons in the past weeks.

France

Victor Hugo already described flames in Notre Dame cathedral

"On the crest of the highest gallery, higher than the central rose window, there was a great flame rising between the two towers with whirlwinds of sparks, a vast, disordered, and furious flame," he wrote.

United Kingdom

Did Shakespeare's European neighbours inspire his plays?

The Bard "was living in one of the wealthiest parishes in the City, alongside powerful public figures, wealthy international merchants, society doctors and expert musicians."

France

French 'Gilets Jaunes' march for the 21st consecutive week

The protests were largely peaceful.

United Kingdom

Scotland's message of love for Europe as Brexit looms

"Europe, let's continue our love affair", urges a pro-EU Scottish campaign, launched on March 29, the day the UK was meant to leave the EU.

Poland

EU would grant permanent customs union if UK asks: Barnier

"The EU was always respectful of the UK's choice", Barnier said.

France

Thieves hack pumps remotely to steal petrol worth €150,000, say police

The bizarre particularity of the operation? No petrol pump was forced or syphoned from.

Turkey

Erdogan says museum and former cathedral will become a mosque

The landmark Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul will be controversially turned into a mosque, it's been announced.

United Kingdom

Meet the man 'detained at Gatwick for wearing an anti-Brexit badge'

"The officer said: 'Take that badge off. It's offensive.' I refused."

France

Macron says he hopes severely injured protester gains 'more wisdom'

"I'm 73, what could happen to me?" activist Genevière Legay said at a peaceful gilets jaunes march, before she was severely injured when police closed in on protesters.

Europe News

French military anti-terror force deployed at Gilets Jaunes march

The decision came after violence marred last weekend's protests, reaching levels not seen since December.

United Kingdom

May requests short Brexit delay

The British PM Theresa May has asked the EU for a Brexit extension until June 30th.

France

French public sector goes on strike

Thousands marched across France to protest cuts in public sector and demand better living conditions.

France

"Gilets jaunes" take over Starbucks Coffee on Paris' Champs-Elysees

"Gilets jaunes" take over Starbucks Coffee on Paris' Champs-Elysées

France

Thousands march across France for the Gilets Jaunes' "Act XV"

For the movement's "Act XV", the Gilets Jaunes organised marches in Paris and other cities as well as a picnic at the Chambord castle and a protest at the UN.

United Kingdom

Amendment to May's Brexit deal could protect UK, EU citizens' rights

In the case of a no deal Brexit, EU citizens in the UK and their counterparts in Europe could lose their rights overnight. An amendment to Theresa May's deal aims to change that.

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