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At least five killed as hurricane-force winds hit Corsica

Winds of up to 224 kilometres per hour were recorded in some areas of the Mediterranean island.

18/08/2022

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Clashes with police as thousands march for murdered nationalist

A demonstration by thousands of supporters of murdered Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna turned violent on Sunday amid fears the clashes with police could delay talks between the island's political leaders and the French government

04/04/2022

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Corsica: Tense rally near riot police barracks

More than 500 people take part in a tense demonstration in front of riot police barracks near Bastia, in Corsica.

28/03/2022

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Coffin of slain Corsican nationalist Colonna arrives for church ceremony

Several hundred people accompany the coffin of Yvan Colonna through the streets of Cargèse, Corsica, to the Latin church where his funeral is taking place.

25/03/2022

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Calls for calm after Corsican nationalist dies from prison attack

The fatal attack has sparked rioting and protests on the French Mediterranean island.

22/03/2022

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France to discuss Corsica 'autonomy' after violent protests

Violent clashes and riots have broken out on the Mediterranean island after a pro-independence prisoner was attacked.

16/03/2022

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Violent clashes continue in Corsica after prominent prisoner attacked

Protesters have rallied for several days after a convicted murderer and Corsican independence activist was left in a coma by another prisoner.

10/03/2022

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Massive oil slicks head for Corsica after oil emptied into sea

The spills were made deliberately by ships trying to save money by dumping used oil overboard rather than having it removed in port.

13/06/2021

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French MPs back ban on May 5 football games to honour disaster victims

On 5 May 1992, a stand collapsed at Bastia's Furiani stadium just before their French Cup semi-final against Olympique de Marseille, killing 18 people and injuring more than 2,300.

13/02/2020

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31/01/2019

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One dead and six injured in Corsica gun and knife attack

One dead and six injured after man opened fire and stabbed people in Bastia, northern Corsica.

30/01/2019

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First attempts to free two ships that collided near Corsica fail

The collision resulted in a fuel spill that spread across 25 km in the Mediterranean Sea.

10/10/2018

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Camera of French dead diver finally found

The family of a dead French diver are overjoyed after a camera containing his finals photos was found in Corsica.

08/08/2018

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Corsica's olives threatened by deadly bacteria

Wild olive trees cover vast swathes of the Mediterranean island and the authorities warn the risk of disease spreading is immeasurable

04/04/2018

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Corsica may feature in the French constitution

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was open to adding a specific mention of Corsica in the French Constitution, but rejected other demands by the island's nationalist leaders

07/02/2018

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Macron honours murdered French official in Corsica

The French President's visit comes as the independence movement gains momentum on the Mediterranean island.

06/02/2018

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Wildfires force evacuations in northern Corsica

Emergency services struggle to bring several fires under control on the French Mediterranean island.

12/08/2017

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Fires continue to spread across the Mediterranean island of Corsica

Around 1800 hectares of land has been destroyed by fires that have spread across the Mediterranean island of Corsica.

25/07/2017

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Forest fires continue to sweep across southern France

Forest fires continue to spread across southern France and Corsica due to strong winds, with around 1,400 hectares of forest and woodlands destroyed.

25/07/2017

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Tourist attacked after trying to take photo with cow

A tourist was hospitalised after trying to take a photo with a cow on a Corsican beach, officials have revealed.

18/05/2017