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What is France's new digital tax?

What is France's new digital tax?

France

France passes tax on tech giants

The new tax was approved by the French senate on Thursday, a week after it was passed by the lower house, the National Assembly.

France

Quadriplegic Frenchman Vincent Lambert has died

Vincent Lambert, a quadriplegic Frenchman who has been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years, has died.

Russia

Remains thought to be Napoleon's general found in Russia

General Charles-Etienne Gudin was killed on the battlefield in 1812 during the French Emperor's doomed invasion of Russia.

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France

France eco-tax: How hard will it hit consumers?

France is set to apply a new tax on almost all flights departing from its airports, which is expected to raise €180 million in its first year. But how will it affect those travelling?

France

French MPs pass landmark bill to fight online hate speech

It means social media networks will have to remove offending content within 24 hours.

France

Saudi princess tried over alleged abuse of Paris workman

Saudi princess tried in absentia over alleged abuse of workman in Paris

France

France 'will introduce eco-tax' on flights out of France

"We have decided to put in place an eco-tax on all flights from France," the French transport minister said during a news conference, adding that the funds will finance daily transport in France.

Destinations

Provence’s best kept secret: Terre Blanche, an eco-conscious resort

We visited Terre Blanche in the South of France...a haven of wildlife, golf and gastronomy with an environmental conscience.

France

Macron criticised for comparing striking teachers to hostage takers

The teachers, Macron said on Sunday night, "cannot take children and their families as hostages" in their strike.

No Comment

Hay and straw, a challenge for sculptors at contest in French Alps

The 8th edition of the annual contest for sculptures in hay and straw ended in Valloire, in the French Alps.

Ecotech

A Rolls-Royce road trip featuring Champagne chests and Jay Z

Let us take you on a journey through the vineyards of Champagne to discover Rolls-Royce's latest gadget.

France

France: 74 women killed by their partners so far in 2019

NGOs and families of victims marched across Paris on Saturday to denounce the rise in femicides and demand governmental action.

France

Waters around France are already overheating for early summer

The near tropical temperatures are causing problems for flora and fauna and attracting some unwelcome guests.

No Comment

Around 5,000 sheep to be sheared during world championships in France

The competition kicked off on Thursday in Le Dorat, central France, spanning four days to crown the world's best team of shearers.

No Comment

Red Bull 'Flugtag' and a 'poo museum': No Comment off the Week

Here are our picks of the best No Comment videos from this week.

Earth News

9 sustainable economy startups aiming to clean up our future

What’s the solution to the climate and pollution crisis? Entrepreneurs from all over the world are currently working on proposals for a sustainable economy. Monaco's Transition Forum gathered some of the most important French sustainable startups.

Libya

Why won't the world condemn Libya's Khalifa Haftar?

Euronews takes a look at why the UN Security Council failed to condemn a recent attack on a migrant centre in northwest Libya, and the background players supporting the country's national army chief.

Netherlands

Dutch defending sends the Oranje through to World Cup Final

Sports Editor Andy Robini explains how good the Dutch defence were to win a spot in Sunday's final. Watch the full interview.

France

Two tourists attacked by swarm of bees in France

A 70-year-old man and 52-year-old women were assaulted by a swarm of furious bees while hiking in Brignon.

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