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Bullfighting could soon be outlawed in Colombia

Bullfighting is still legal in eight countries - three of which are in Europe.

21/03/2023

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WATCH: More rallies in Paris as pension reform definitively adopted

There has been a rolling strike by rubbish collectors in Paris, leading to unsightly and unhygienic piles of trash accumulating in the French capital.

21/03/2023

Destinations

Which cities can you reach in under five hours by train from London?

Hop over to France, Belgium and the Netherlands with these quick train trips from London.

21/03/2023

Culture news

Borderless Poetry: New series celebrates the beautiful sounds of words

Euronews Culture is celebrating World Poetry Day by launching Borderless Poetry, a series of soothing, imaginative and thought-provoking prose, curated and read by our roving reporter Aurora Velez.

21/03/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

History is littered with marriages that never should have happened and costly separations and on this day in 1152, spring time in France meant King Louis VII would have to pay dearly for the annulment of his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine, marking one of the most expensive divorces in history.

21/03/2023

France

French Pension: Government survives two no-confidence votes

The French government has survived two no-confidence votes in the lower chamber of parliament after its push last week to raise the retirement age to 64

20/03/2023

Culture news

Will LVMH sponsor the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Rumours are still circulating that LVMH might sponsor the 2024 Paris-based Olympic Games as it's confirmed none of their companies will be designing the French team's uniforms

20/03/2023

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French pension reform protestors set fires around Rennes in Brittany

Piles of burning rubbish left the Rennes ring road covered in smoke on Monday morning as protests against French pension reforms continue. An oil depot was also blockaded south of the Breton city.

20/03/2023

France

French government faces challenges in parliament over pension bill

French government faces two no confidence votes on Monday over decision to push through pension bill

20/03/2023

France

'King of the Trash': Macron's leadership at risk over pension protests

The French president is facing a no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday, called by political opponents.

19/03/2023

France

10,000 tonnes of trash piles up in Paris as unions want more strikes

Unions are calling for an escalation of industrial action next week which could see strikes hit planes, trains, port operations, oil refineries, electricity and gas supplies.

18/03/2023

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18/03/2023

Europe News

Will reusable packaging pollute more? This is what McDonald's thinks

The fast food chain asks for more recycling ahead of an EU legislation that will ban single-use packaging by 2030.

17/03/2023

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

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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

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

World News

Arms imports to Europe have risen sharply, new report finds

A new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute concludes "tensions between Russia and most European countries" explains the spike in weapons arriving in Europe.

13/03/2023

World News

Protesters in France urge Macron to scrap pension reform plans

Demonstrators took to the streets in cities across France urging the government not to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

12/03/2023

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French islanders delight as 30-year-old turtle lays eggs once again

After a four-year wait, Emma - one of Reunion island's two reproductive green turtles - has overcome injury to lay eggs.

10/03/2023