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Sarkozy faces trial over alleged campaign funding from Gaddafi

Sarkozy, who was France’s president from 2007 to 2012, retired from public life in 2017.

Experiences

Can a complete novice cycle the legendary ViaRhôna in France?

An aspiring cyclist decides to push her limits as she rides part of the ‘Alps-to-Sea’ cycleway by the Rhône River.

World News

Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on final expected overseas trip

The State Department announced that Blinken would visit Seoul, Tokyo and Paris beginning on Sunday.

Europe News

Calls for boldness and stability at Bayrou's first ministers' meeting

The new government's priorities under François Bayrou are to adopt the 2025 budget and reduce the public deficit.

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Europe News

Staff held hostage at Arles prison in France, local media report

Four members of the prison's medical team and one guard were taken hostage by a prisoner on Friday, according to preliminary reports.

Syria

German and French foreign ministers visit Syria

Annalena Baerbock and Jean-Noël Barrot hope to show a "new beginning" is possible between Europe and Syria.

Europe News

French health minister's Dry January risks ire of wine-loving Macron

France's new Health Minister Yannick Neuder is said to be the first minister to publicly back the campaign, which has never received support from Paris.

Culture news

Celebrated museum curator Marie-Claude Beaud dies, aged 78

Marie-Claude Beaud, the curator of multiple prestige galleries in Francophone Europe, has died aged 78.

Europe News

French opinion poll names Gisèle Pelicot personality of the year

Pelicot edged out Trump and Macron after she waived her anonymity in a highly publicised rape trial of her ex-husband and dozens of other men, insisting that "shame should change sides".

Ivory Coast

Côte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara's announcement is a further sign of former colonial power France's fading military influence in West Africa.

Stays

From gites to gasthofe: 6 traditional accommodation options in Europe

Make your accommodation not just a place to sleep but a fundamental part of your European holiday experience.

Europe News

Dominique Pelicot will not appeal against guilty verdict

Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband invited dozens of other men to rape her while she was unconscious and kept recordings of his and their actions.

Markets

French stocks heading for worst annual run in years

French stock indices like the CAC 40 have suffered this year, dragged down by a slow down in the luxury sector, as well as increasing fears about France’s political stability.

Europe News

Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms'

The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith.

Travel News

Tourists evacuated from Eiffel Tower after reports of elevator fire

The Parisian landmark attracts up to 25,000 visitors a day on average.

Travel News

Greece, Belgium, Italy: Travel strikes planned for February in Europe

Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.

Europe News

Who’s in France’s new cabinet under Prime Minister François Bayrou?

Newly appointed French Prime Minister François Bayrou formed the country's fourth government in less than a year, with a key challenge for his cabinet being securing approval for the 2025 budget.

France

Macron enters into furious expletive-laden exchange in Mayotte

The French overseas department is reeling from a devastating cyclone, and residents’ anger boiled over during a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron.

Art

Claire Tabouret chosen to design Notre-Dame's stained-glass windows

Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to install new stained glass windows by artist Claire Tabouret as part of its €846 million renovation, sparking debate over the removal of historical pieces.

World News

Mayotte: Amidst criticism, Emmanuel Macron defends the state's actions

France has activated the European Union's civil protection mechanism to assist Mayotte, where many fear that hundreds, if not thousands of people have been killed after storm Chido devastated the island last Saturday.