France

Rights groups concerned about proposed surveillance for Paris Olympics

Rights groups are concerned about proposed AI video surveillance for the Paris Olympics, arguing it will infringe on civil liberties.

15/02/2023

France

UEFA blamed for security failures during 2022 Champions League final

An independent report has said that the serious security failures had put the lives of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans at risk

14/02/2023

Travel News

Watch TGV test its new low carbon trains in the Czech countryside

TGV's new, greener trains are set to launch in France in 2024.

13/02/2023

World News

Almost a million take part in pension protest marches across France

Almost a million people took part in protest marches in France showing their opposition to plans to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64. There were clashes with riot police in Paris with eight arrests.

11/02/2023

Moments

Yoga and surfing are the future in snowless ski towns

With mild winter temperatures becoming the new normal, Europe’s ski resorts are introducing alternative activities to tackle a potentially snowless future.

11/02/2023

France

Peruvian Mario Vargas Llosa joins Académie Française of Literature

Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa joins Académie Française of Literature without ever writing in French

09/02/2023

France

Scientology headquarters near Paris 2024 Olympic sites

In the suburbs of Paris, in Saint-Denis, people are worried as the Church of Scientology is planning to open its new French headquarters here, right next to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games main sites

09/02/2023

Culture news

Sustainable LVMH fabric reseller Nona Source has new ambassadors

What happens to all the extra fabric that a major fashion house like LVMH doesn't need? It goes to Nona Source, who now has four new young ambassadors.

09/02/2023

Culture news

Controversial author Mario Vargas Llosa joins the Académie Française

Peruvian-Spanish author Mario Vargas Llosa joins the Académie Française despite several controversies regarding his induction

09/02/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Freedom of speech or an insult? Charlie Hebdo cartoon angers Turkey

The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo has stirred up anger again over the front page of its latest edition which focuses on the earthquake in Turkey

09/02/2023

Moments

Save money on a ski holiday by taking a day trip to the slopes

What to buy, what to rent and where to go for a brilliant day’s skiing in the Alps.

09/02/2023

Europe News

Access to contraception in Europe remains highly unequal

The study was produced by the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF).

08/02/2023

Culture news

Cost of living crisis: Berlin paying young people to go clubbing

Berlin is introducing a new youth culture card - Which other European countries are launching similar initiatives to encourage young people to make the most of the cultural sector?

08/02/2023

France

More protests as pension strikes in France impact electricity supplies

Strikes have been taking place since mid-January as unions protest against the government's plans to make people work longer before retirement.

07/02/2023

Culture news

Pornography in France: A new initiative to block access for minors

"2023 is the end of access to pornographic sites for our children," said Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister for Digital Affairs.

06/02/2023

Sport

Paris Grand Slam Day 2: The king is back

The crowd at the 2023 Paris Grand Slam buzzed with excitement over the return of 10-time World Champion Teddy Riner

06/02/2023

France

Vegetation fire destroys hectares near French town Mouriès

In France's first major fire of the year, a blaze scorched about 130 hectares of land in the south of the country.

05/02/2023

Sport

The Iconic Paris Tournament delivers yet again!

Bercy Paris hosts one of the most treasured stops on the World Judo tour

05/02/2023

Art

Legendary Franco-Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Over decades the Franco-Spanish couturier created memorable designs and developing several enticing scents that brought him a success on the catwalk and made him a household name on the high streets.

03/02/2023

France

'It's now or never': Over 1.2 million protesters march across France

Protesters marched against the French government’s plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

31/01/2023