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Strikes across France over pension reform disrupt transport & energy

Workers in many French cities took to the streets Thursday to reject proposed pension changes that would push back the retirement age.

Europe Decoded

How Macron and Sánchez hope for diplomatic reset at Barcelona summit

Talks on energy and migration will dominate the summit on Thursday.

France

World's oldest person dies aged 118

Sister Andre died in the early hours of Tuesday morning at her retirement home in France. Last year she had survived contracting COVID-19 The world's oldest person is now María Branyas Morera who is aged 115 and lives in Spain.

Economy

Germany & France account for most EU subsidies. Why is that a concern?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an intense debate in the EU that pits industrial subsidies against fair competition.

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Smart Regions

Return to work: How do you get back on track after a long illness?

In partnership with the European Commission

A European project has developed a method with patients, companies and caregivers for people who want to go back to work and have a long-term illness.

United Kingdom

Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of six rape charges

Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy was cleared of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by a UK court on Friday. However, jurors could not reach verdicts on Mendy's alleged attempted rape of a woman in 2018 and the rape of another woman in October 2020.

France

'He was in love': Teary goodbye for Iranian protester in France

Mohammad Moradi, an Iranian student in Lyon, drowned himself to protest the brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran.

Culture news

Alice in Wonderland through European eyes

Come with us down the rabbit hole on the 125th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's death

Iran

Pro-regime Iranians protest against cartoons outside French embassy

Dozens of pro-regime Iranians protested outside the French embassy in Tehran on Wednesday, following another satirical cartoon controversy.

Destinations

The top two most visited countries in the world are in Europe

The country attracted 66.6 million international visitors in 2022 and almost 90 million in 2019.

France

Noël Le Graët takes a 'step back' from duties as President of the FFF

French football federation's executive committee say its president Noël Le Graët is 'taking a step back'. The 81 year old drew criticism following an interview on Sunday on a french radio station after making disrespectful comments about French football legend and icon, Zinedine Zidane.

France

Noël Le Graët under fire over management of French football federation

How long will Noël le Graët remain as president of the French Football Federation? 81-year-old Le Graët is under fire over mismanagement and accusations of sexual harassment, including sending inappropriate text messages to female colleagues.

Travel News

France’s train fares have gone up, but here’s how you can save

The rail network announced a decision to raise fares last November because of the increase in energy costs.

France

Making France work: PM to unveil sweeping retirement reforms

It is expected that the retirement age will be raised from 62 currently to 64 or 65.

Culture news

Cinéma Vérité: No French films in Top 10 box office since 1989

Something has gone terribly wrong in the French box office, for the first time in 33 years. But are there reasons to be hopeful for French cinema attendance in 2023?

Culture news

Songs R Us - Hear the music most listened to across Europe

Can you learn about a nation's character from their music taste?

France

Macron unveils new plan to stop 'endless crisis' in French healthcare

Emmanuel Macron unveils new plan to stop 'endless crisis' in French healthcare

Culture news

African war veterans win battle against France for full pension rights

African veterans who fought for France can now stay in their home-countries and receive pension benefits. The unfair treatment of Africans who fought in French uniform is documented in Omar Sy's latest movie, Father and Soldier.

Ukraine

France to send Western-designed armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine

France will send AMX-10 RC armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine to help it fight Russia's aggression.

Culture news

Europe's energy crisis is now hurting France's national treasure

The French government has announced emergency measures to save traditional bakeries from closing due to high costs.

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