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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.

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.

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

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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."

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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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Culture news

Cannes Film Festival: The full 2023 line-up for the 76th edition

The Cannes Film Festival has announced this year's full official line-up competing the 2023 Palme d'Or. This year’s festival will run from 16-27 May.

Europe News

Macron's comments on EU 'strategic autonomy' spark disagreement

The French president's comments about Taiwan have sparked controversy among his European counterparts.

Culture news

What is 'la bise' and has the pandemic killed it?

French people often do 'la bise' to greet each other - but the pandemic has endangered this national habit.

Culture news

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces new sexual assault allegations

Actor Gérard Depardieu has been accused of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women, according to a recent investigation.

Climate

Could climate change increase harvest-wrecking spring frosts?

Spring frosts can destroy an entire harvest. Does climate change make them more likely?

Culture news

Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter goes classic for first solo album

Former Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter has released his first solo album – and it’s quite the musical pivot. We give our verdict…

Culture news

Pierre Lacotte: French dancer who helped Rudolf Nureyev defect dies

Pierre Lacotte, the French dancer at the heart of a cloak-and-dagger intrigue in 1961 when he helped Rudolf Nureyev defect, has died.