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Archaeologists uncover 50 ancient tombs in central Paris

The burial site could shed light on the little-known culture of Paris' precursor Lutetia, a Gallo-Roman town that existed nearly 2000 years ago.

24/04/2023

Food and Drink

Belgium destroys US beer over 'Champagne of Beers' slogan

Belgian customs crushed over 2,000 cans of Miller High Life after Champagne producers complained about the beer's slogan: "The Champagne of Beers".

24/04/2023

France

Thousands march in protest at new A69 motorway in France

French environmental protestors gathered in south-west France to show their anger at a new motorway plan they say will generate more pollution while also destroying natural habitats.

22/04/2023

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WATCH: CGT activists at Paris museum decry France's pension reforms

A group of thirty CGT activists bashed pots and pans inside the Orsay Museum in Paris on Friday, where they hung banners against the recently introduced pension reform.

21/04/2023

Work

Beyond menstrual leave: This company now offers ‘endometriosis leave’

French retail giant Carrefour is allowing workers diagnosed with severe endometriosis to take 12 days of extra paid leave per year.

21/04/2023

Europe News

'Made in Europe' debate blocks EU deal on ammunition for Ukraine

Diplomats are haggling over the technical details of a €1-billion initiative to jointly buy artillery shells for Ukraine.

21/04/2023

World News

Anger at new retirement age fuels further protests in France

Hundreds of people opposed to the new law raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 demonstrated Thursday in a small town in southern France during a visit by President Emmanuel Macron, while scattered protests were staged elsewhere.

21/04/2023

France

Police push back protesters ahead of Macron visit in eastern France

The French President is on a tour of the country in an attempt to reconnect with the French people.

19/04/2023

Spain

Food prices in Spain expected to rise due to crop failure

A winter drought in southern Europe has led to water use restrictions in France and Italy, while some Spanish ecologists warn the country's cereal crops may become unsustainable in the future.

19/04/2023

Art

'Le Petit Prince' turns 80: Five facts you didn't know

As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's iconic novella celebrates 80 years since its publication in April 1943, Euronews Culture dives into some facts you might not know about the world-famous work

19/04/2023

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WATCH: People bang pots to protest Macron's speech on pension reform

"The idea was to block out as much as possible Macron's speech tonight, because we are tired of hearing it."

18/04/2023

Culture news

Liberté, égalité, décolleté: The Playboy cover rocking French politics

Liberté, égalité, décolleté: Why is this Playboy cover causing such a fuss in France?

18/04/2023

France

Macron addresses France amid anger over pension reform

French President Emmanuel Macron looked to calm public anger, threatening the ambitions of his remaining four years in power with his first televised address to the nation on Monday since he enacted protest-igniting pension reforms.

17/04/2023

Culture news

Cannes Film Festival: The five key takeaways from this year's line-up

Here's everything you wanted to know about this year's Cannes Film Festival - in five key takeaways, following yesterday's Competition line-up announcement

15/04/2023

France

France’s Constitutional Council to rule on Macron’s pension reform

Protests across France as the country’s Constitutional Council rules on the legitimacy of Macron’s controversial pension reform.

14/04/2023

Culture news

From threads to screen: Saint Laurent launches film production company

Prestige fashion house Saint Laurent is swapping the catwalk for the red carpet as they announce a new venture into film production.

14/04/2023

France

Protesters clash with police ahead of crucial vote on pension reform

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

14/04/2023

Euronews Witness

Building your home differently: The Europeans turning to self-builds

In this episode of Euronews Witness, we find out why more and more people in Europe are deciding to build their own green homes from scratch.

13/04/2023

France

Fresh protests in France over Macron's plan to raise pension age

Protests continue across France for a 12th general strike against the government’s controversial pension reform.

13/04/2023

Food and Drink

YouTuber braves French protests to find Paris' best croissant

The streets are on fire, but that won't stop the intrepid Luis Sal from travelling across Paris to find the city's best pastry shops.

13/04/2023