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French prime minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament

Only 146 MPs in France's National Assembly voted in favour of the motion of no-confidence.

11/07/2022

Europe News

France could cut electricity to some companies over energy disruptions

"Let's prepare for a total cut-off of Russian gas. This is now the most likely option," France's economy minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday.

11/07/2022

Euronews Witness

On life support: can France's struggling healthcare system be saved?

With emergency care departments on the brink, Euronews' Monica Pinna travels across France to investigate why France's once lauded healthcare sector is facing an unprecedented crisis.

08/07/2022

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Multiple wildfires hit Gard and Bouches-du-Rhône regions

Several fires broke out on Thursday (7 July) in the Gard and Bouches-du-Rhône regions. Near Arles, a city on the Rhône River in southern France, some eight houses were affected, as well as stocks of goods.

08/07/2022

Europe Decoded

Divided French parliament gives new PM tough time during first address

Elisabeth Borne, who helms France's new minority government, had her 90 minutes of speech interrupted by MPs who shouted back, banged on tribunes and even booed.

06/07/2022

Destinations

These popular Marseille beaches are asking day-trippers to pre-book

A French national park is limiting its visitor numbers to make your day at the beach better for you and the environment.

06/07/2022

Europe News

France repatriates 51 women and children from camps in Syria

France has repatriated 35 children and 16 mothers who were detained in Syrian camps.

05/07/2022

Travel News

Delays and cancellations in Lisbon add to flight chaos in Europe

Around 100 flights in and out of the Portuguese capital were cancelled over the weekend as air travel chaos continued across Europe.

04/07/2022

France

French minister quits government to defend himself against rape claims

Two women have accused the former minister of sexual violence, dating back to 2010. He strongly denies the allegations.

04/07/2022

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Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights in Paris

More than 350 people rally in Paris in support of the right to abortion and its constitutionalization

02/07/2022

France

French authorities 'encourage' mask use as COVID cases surge

Virus-related hospitalisations rose quickly in France over the past two weeks, with nearly 1,000 patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospital each day.

02/07/2022

France

Dozens of flights cancelled in French airport strike

The country's busiest airport Charles de Gaulle is the worst hit, with 1-in-5 flights on Saturday expected to be cancelled.

02/07/2022

France

French authorities arrest 15 over migrant deaths near Calais

The boat wreck in November 2021 was the deadliest since migrants began trying to cross the Channel.

30/06/2022

World News

Connecting Europe Days: Nothing is too far for electric vehicles

Travelling from different parts of Europe, 16 electric cars came together in Lyon using a European Commission-funded network of chargers.

30/06/2022

World News

Connecting Europe Days: Airline industry's ambitious net-zero goals

Looking to reach zero emissions in aviation by 2050, the European Commission has launched Connecting Europe Days to discuss transport and mobility, and their role in achieving the goals set out in the European Green Deal.

30/06/2022

The Cube

Paris attacks trial: Will Salah Abdeslam ever be released from prison?

Social media users had expressed concern that Salah Abdeslam could be released after 30 years due to a provision claiming this is an option. But is it possible to ask for parole during the incompressible life sentence?

29/06/2022

France

French court rejects extradition requests for 10 Italian Red Brigades

The case. which saw President Emmanuel Macron go against the so-called Mitterand doctrine, has poisoned relations between Rome and Paris for 40 years.

29/06/2022

France

Paris terror attacks trial: Abdeslam given life in prison, no parole

Salah Abdeslam and 19 other men were all found guilty for their role in the 2015 attacks across the French capital, killing 180 people.

29/06/2022

Culture news

Why cinema tickets are going to be just €4 in France

First a pandemic and now a cost of living crisis: cinemas across Europe are struggling to regain their audiences. This French cinema festival wants to remind people why it's such a special place.

29/06/2022

France

France proposes bill to enshrine abortion rights in constitution

The move comes after a landmark ruling in the United States which has allowed several states to ban abortion.

25/06/2022