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French President Macron meets Moldovan counterpart Sandu for talks

Sandu warmly thanked the French President, adding Moldova was open for business, which will not just profit France but all EU member states.

France

French teacher on trial over treatment of pupil who took her own life

The teacher, who maintains her innocence, is reported to have regularly humiliated Evaëlle, 11, in front of her peers.

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Can France's nuclear deterrent defend the EU?

Faced with US disengagement from Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to open the debate on extending France's nuclear umbrella to its EU partners.

Business

Virgin Group seeks to raise funding for cross-Channel Eurostar rival

Virgin Group wants to launch the new service by the end of the decade, initially running trains from London to Paris and Brussels.

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Food and Drink

Could the new tax on French boulangeries threaten your daily baguette?

A new tax on wrapping papers and cardboard boxes for baguettes and pastries has caused anger among French bakers.

Europe News

France begins withdrawing its troops from Senegal

France hands control of two military bases to Senegal as it begins its withdrawal process from the West African country.

Europe News

WWII bomb defusal operation causes hours of travel delays in Paris

Hours of travel delays and chaos ensues after an unexploded WWII bomb was discovered in France’s busiest train station in the capital, Paris.

Economy

Eurozone economy grows marginally, boosted by household spending

The eurozone economy saw a slight rise in the last quarter of 2024, although major economies such as France and Germany continued to lag.

France

France to send 200 drug traffickers to 'completely hermetic' prisons

The move comes as part of Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin's crackdown on the drug trade.

Cinema

Latvia's 'Flow' triumphs at Cartoon Movie animation festival

Latvian studio behind 'Flow' takes home the biggest accolade at Cartoon Movie, the pitching festival for animated feature films.

France

France to continue sharing intelligence with Ukraine after US freeze

Washington on Wednesday confirmed it had temporarily paused the flow of intelligence to Kyiv on Wednesday, just days after suspending military aid.

Art

Tilda Swinton’s new role: What is 'Supersonic Mediaeval'?

Fresh from her Golden Bear win at this year’s Berlinale, acclaimed actress Tilda Swinton is taking a break from acting to take on a new role. She will curate an exhibition showcasing the work of British artist and designer Marianna Kennedy at Christie’s Paris.

Food and Drink

How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe

As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present popularity of the emerald-coloured drink.

Europe News

French lawmakers divided on Ukraine and European defence

PM François Bayrou opened the debate by denouncing what he called "a stunning scene marked by brutality, and a desire to humiliate," referring to last week's bitter spat between US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Cinema

César Awards 2025: Who swept the board at France’s Oscars?

Despite the controversies surrounding the film in the US, France has awarded Jacques Audiard’s cartel trans musical 'Emilia Pérez' seven Césars, including Best Film – beating favourites like 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' and 'Beating Hearts'.

Design

Wonderful wallpaper: meet the designers changing homes from inside out

Long perceived by some as old-fashioned, undesirable or even ugly, wallpaper is in leading a design revolution that's taking the world of interior decoration by storm.

France

France set to 'reexamine' historic 1968 migration pact with Algeria

The announcement comes after years of diplomatic friction that came to a head over a recent stabbing.

France

French researchers sentenced for attack on Russian Marseille consulate

While there was no damage or injuries, the Russian consulate's avenue was cordoned off for several hours on Monday to allow bomb disposal experts to intervene.

Europe News

Macron urges unity in Europe as he visits Portugal to boost ties

French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage European unity as the fate of Ukraine remains uncertain under an increasingly critical Trump administration.

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Europeans express mixed reactions on Trump and EU support for Ukraine

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its three-year mark this week, Europeans are expressing mixed views about the EU’s continued support for Ukraine and US President Donald Trump’s moves to end the conflict, our correspondents report.