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Here’s why you need to stay away from Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’

The 90-year-old's most recent film ‘The Palace’ has finally secured French distribution. Here’s why you should avoid it at all costs.

France

'Disturbing': Rough sleepers removed from Paris ahead of Olympics

Hundreds of migrants and rough sleepers have been relocated from Paris to regional France on chartered bus services.

Lifestyle

The Comédie-Française puts its costumes on sale

Calling all aficionados of theatre, fashion history, and unique pieces, as every Thursday, until the end of April, Comédie-Française unveils a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to purchase costumes from its reserves of exceptional and historic outfits.

World News

Brazil and France launch diesel-powered submarine

The launch is part of a Prosub program launched by French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Lula da Silva in 2008. Macron and his Brazilian counterpart also announced a plan to invest 1 billion euros in the Amazon rainforest.

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Europe News

EU countries seal hard-line deal on Ukrainian grain

Member states sealed on Wednesday evening a crucial deal to extend free trade with Ukraine until June 2025.

Lifestyle

What are the 10 most popular French regional words you need to know?

Here are the most frequently used regional terms that you won’t have learned in French class - and you may find useful for your next trip.

World News

Hundreds arrested in French anti-drug police raids

French police arrested more than 190 people today in cities as part of a far-reaching anti-drug clampdown. President Macron described the raids as "unprecedented".

Destinations

See France by train: An insiders’ guide to secret summer escapes

Cut your travel carbon footprint with these nine French summer holiday destinations - all accessible by train.

United Kingdom

French police use 'aggressive' tactics against migrant boats: Footage

Images have emerged showing French police using "aggressive tactics" in attempts to deter migrant boats from reaching the United Kingdom.

Culture news

A portrait of the past: What is the Archaeological Atlas of France?

50,000 archaeological sites in France - from prehistory to the present day - have been listed for the first time in a new atlas.

France

Tree thieves in France causing ecological disaster

Authorities are tracking down the looters, who are responsible for ecological disasters by cutting down trees.

France

French PM to track down hackers who sent threats to schools

The messages were sent via hacked digital workspaces to students and parents and included beheading videos

Business

European Central Bank penalises Crédit Mutuel with €3.5 million fine

The bank used a method which lead to it underestimating its exposure on loan portfolios.

Culture news

France may shut some public art schools, culture minister says

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said certain public art schools are “in a crisis situation” and may need to be shut down. “They no longer have the means to offer a quality environment.”

Tech News

Ex-French minister suggests 'rationing' Internet data to 3GB a week

An editorial by a former education minister calling to "ration the Internet" to 3GB a week has sparked controversy in France.

Tech News

French watchdog fines Google €250 million in dispute over news content

France’s competition regulator hit Google with a €250 million fine tied to a long-running dispute over payments to French publishers for their news content.

Earth News

60% of Germans already feel effect of climate change or expect to soon

Fears of a ‘green backlash’ at the European elections are unfounded, according to a new survey.

Food and Drink

Michelin Guide France: Young chefs honoured, but women still absent

The prestigious Michelin Guide added 52 new starred restaurants in France, more than ever before. While many young chefs were awarded, women were still notably absent.

Culture news

Juliette Binoche named new President of European Film Academy

The Oscar-winning French actress takes over from Polish director Agnieszka Holland, who was the first female president of the EFA.

Economy

France's inflation figures dip but energy prices keep spark alive

France's inflation rate stood at 3% in February year-on-year, only 0.1% lower than the previous month.

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