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

No Comment

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

France

Young people across France protest pension reform

Young people in universities and high schools across France took to the streets on Thursday to protest the government’s attempt to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

10/03/2023

Design

French architect and activist Roland Castro dies aged 82

A leading figure in the May 68 student protests, Castro was a proponent of architecture that improved the lives of the working classes.

10/03/2023

France

Macron and Sunak mend ties, as leaders agree to tackle Channel boats

The leaders of France and UK were meeting in the first Franco-British summit since 2018, to try and rebuild trust between the two countries.

10/03/2023

Culture news

French museums to display posters in support of Iranian people

Following yesterday’s International Women's Day, more than fifty French museums have stated they will continue to display posters made during the demonstrations in Iran.

09/03/2023

France

French senate votes to raise retirement age to 64

The French senate has backed controversial plans to raise the retirement age to 64 despite nationwide strikes.

09/03/2023

Culture news

Breaking free (the faces of) Iranian victims

Iranian artist Sadaf Ahmadi has created an interactive exhibition in Forcalquier, southern France, where visitors break concrete to reveal the faces of victims of Iranian repression.

08/03/2023

Culture news

(Dis)OBEY: France hosts world’s biggest Shepard Fairey retrospective

The world’s largest ever exhibition on street artist Shepard Fairey, better known as OBEY, opens its doors in France, at Lyon’s Musée Guimet.

08/03/2023

Food and Drink

New faces and sexism concerns: The 2023 Michelin Guide France

Just 29 restaurants in France have been awarded the coveted Michelin three-star ranking. But there's a distinct lack of women in the guide.

07/03/2023

Food and Drink

Cheesed off: US denies gruyère exclusivity to Switzerland and France

A US appeals court has ruled the name 'gruyère' can now be used to label cheeses from outside of the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France, causing upset in the fromage community

07/03/2023

France

Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works?

Strikes in France: Is it a tactic that actually works to change the government's mind?

07/03/2023

France

France strikes: Are women the losers of the planned pension reform?

Women risk multiple consequences under the French government's proposed pension reform plan.

07/03/2023

France

Major train strikes in France aimed at "blocking country"

The transport sector joins the protests aimed at forcing President Macron to halt his plans to raise the retirement age.

07/03/2023

Climate

Rising sea levels threaten Marseille’s beach hut community

Marseille’s coastal huts have become symbols of the city and of a unique way of life.

06/03/2023

France

France braces for national 'standstill' ahead of planned protests

This week's strike action which has no proposed end date has stoked fears that the country will be brought to a grinding halt.

06/03/2023

Moments

Can unpaid traffic fines stop you crossing EU borders?

European cities are now campaigning for low-emissions zones to be included in new law targeting foreign drivers.

06/03/2023