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French government to ditch WhatsApp for a homegrown alternative

The French government is switching out common instant messaging apps with French alternatives in order to tighen up security.

30/11/2023

Economy

France prices fall in November as inflation eases in the energy sector

French inflation numbers for November came in lower than expected following a slower rise in energy and service sector prices.

30/11/2023

Sport

French Alps and Nice are surprise favourites to host Winter Olympics

The IOC's decision came at the expense of bids from Switzerland and Sweden, and another leading candidate in Japan withdrew its bid.

30/11/2023

France

France moves to shut down far-right groups

Several people were arrested at an 'ultra-right' march in Lyon on Monday evening.

28/11/2023

Travel News

France-US visa deal: What is it and who does it apply to?

French citizens can double the length of their US visa under this new deal.

27/11/2023

Food and Drink

Grapes of wrath: Why French winemakers are protesting a new proposal

French vineyards are in crisis. A government proposal to set minimum pricing on alcohol threatens to make things worse.

27/11/2023

France

Six teenagers on trial for their role in French teacher's beheading

The murder of French teacher Samuel Paty by a radicalised 18-year-old shocked the country. Now six teenagers go on trial in Paris for their alleged role.

27/11/2023

Culture news

France's Zoe Clauzure triumphs at Junior Eurovision Song Contest

France has won the junior version of the Eurovision song contest with Zoe Clauzure and her song 'Coeur'.

27/11/2023

Travel News

Hidden heroes: The inside story of Europe’s air traffic controllers

2023 has been a disruptive year for air traffic control in Europe. Why is this, and will it continue into 2024?

26/11/2023

China

China relaxes visa rules for five EU states

The change in the visa rules came as French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday.

24/11/2023

France

Five hundred new jobs coming in Chartres, south of Paris

On Thursday, Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced a major investment in a French production site to expand the capacity and manufacturing of a blockbuster anti-obesity drug.

24/11/2023

Economy

German downturn eases while French economy contracts sharply

Although both are in contraction territory, sentiment in the German economy is more optimistic.

23/11/2023

Food and Drink

France worried about precious Camembert cheese

France is worried about its precious Camembert cheese as the EU says its wooden packaging is hard to recycle sustainably.

22/11/2023

Business

French media giant Vivendi finalises takeover of rival Lagardère

The French media giant, Vivendi, has announced the completion of its acquisition of its rival Lagardère. But the European Commission is continuing its investigation into whether the deal breached merger rules.

22/11/2023

France

Victims of anti-gay laws in France could be compensated under new bill

France's Senate is to debate a draft law on Wednesday that would allow people convicted under anti-gay laws before 1982 to receive financial compensation.

22/11/2023

Sweden

Stockholm becomes latest European city willing to host 2030 Olympics

Sweden has received Stockholm's city authorities' blessing to put forward a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics - which the country has never hosted.

21/11/2023

Culture news

Debunking 'Napoleon' director Ridley Scott's claims about the French

"The French Don’t Even Like Themselves" You're wrong, Ridley Scott, and here's why.

21/11/2023

France

“I thought I was dying”: Drugged French senator speaks out

MP Sandrine Josso has made her first public testimony since she accused another lawmaker of drugging her.

21/11/2023

Space

Suspected meteorite strike in France after car found with hole in roof

The fire department in Strasbourg, France, said it suspected "the fall of a stellar body" as the culprit.

21/11/2023

Destinations

Where are France’s most and least friendly cities?

France is a country beloved by millions, but its people have a reputation for perhaps not being the most friendly bunch. A new survey has asked the French what they think of this stereotype and where they think you should visit (and avoid) if you want a warm welcome.

21/11/2023