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Daft Punk are back... Sort of

The defunct French electro house band may be coming back...

Economy

Cooling inflation in France and Germany raises hopes for ECB cuts

Europe's two biggest economies seem to be winning the battle against the inflationary beast, but is it still too early for rate cuts?

World News

Tractor barricades squeeze Paris as farmers' anger grows across Europe

In Europe, farmers' anger is growing, with Spain the latest country to join the protests.

Food and Drink

French ‘Ratatouille’ restaurant ‘loses’ more than €1.5m worth of wine

Carber-nay. More than €1.5 million worth of vintages have mysteriously disappeared from one of France’s most prestigious restaurants, with no signs of a break in.

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World News

France's government prepares new measures to calm farmers' protests

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is expected to give farmers new concessions in an attempt to calm down protests which have squeezed the French capital on Monday.

Culture news

France and Germany to investigate provenance of African cultural items

The €2.1 million fund will finance research over three years investigating whether African artefacts in French and German national museums were justly obtained.

World News

The week in pictures: Holocaust Memorial Day, heatwave hits Spain

The best photos from across Europe this week.

Climate

Spain experiences record-breaking January day of nearly 30C

Experts say 2024 has a one in three chance of breaking 2023’s global temperature record.

Culture news

Posy Simmonds makes history as first Brit to win coveted comics award

Posy Simmonds is the first Briton and the fourth woman to win the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême, one of Europe's highest prizes for graphic novels.

France

Antisemitic acts rise in Belgium and France amid Gaza conflicts

Many European countries have registered a rise in reported antisemitic acts and rhetoric since the outbreak of the war. Reports show physical and verbal attacks towards Jewish people have risen sharply in the western European nations since the Israel-Hamas war began back in October.

France

French farmers continue protesting one day after death of demonstrator

Roadblocks are spreading across France one day after a farmer and her daughter were killed during protests.

Culture news

César Awards nominations: ‘The Animal Kingdom’ leads for French Oscars

Thomas Cailley’s ‘The Animal Kingdom' and Justine Triet’s Oscar-nominated ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ lead the way. Here is the lowdown on this year's César nominations.

Business

Monitoring its employees too closely cost Amazon millions in France

France's data protection watchdog found the tech giant's practices breached workers' rights, fining Amazon a hefty €32 million.

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu assault charge dropped due to statute of limitation

The sexual assault complaint by actress Hélène Darras was dismissed by a French court. Depardieu is still fighting a separate rape charge and dozens of accusations of assault.

Culture news

'Anatomy Of A Fall' triumphs at France’s Lumière Awards

Seen as France’s equivalent of the Golden Globes, this year’s Lumière Awards saw Justine Triet’s 'Anatomy of a Fall' win three key prizes, including Best Film. Hopes are high that it will feature prominently in the upcoming Oscar nominations.

Travel News

Here’s how to apply for permanent residency across 5 EU states

From language tests to integration, this is what you need to apply for permanent residency across the EU.

Earth News

France introduces Bay of Biscay fishing ban to protect dolphins

In the Bay of Biscay, an estimated 9,000 dolphin deaths are caused each year by accidents with fishing equipment

Culture news

Christopher Nolan to receive France’s top cinema prize

The ‘Oppenheimer’ director will receive an honorary César during France's Academy Awards next month.

Culture news

MIDƐM+ to play host to conference on music industry challenges

Alongside a line-up including Baxter Dury, industry leaders face questions over AI, carbon neutral festivals, and equity.

France

Police violence in Paris suburbs ends with conviction of 3 officers

An explosive case of ‘voluntary violence’ seven years ago has seen the three police workers receive suspended sentences.

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