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Canada

French firefighters battle Canadian fires that could last 'all summer'

Two days after arriving in Quebec to assist their Canadian colleagues in the fight against the historic fires that are ravaging the country, French civil protection firefighters and rescue workers are working on operational preparation.

France

Annecy citizens gather in solidarity with attack victims and families

Perpetrator remains in custody while police attempt to identify his motives

Culture news

Annecy Film Festival 2023: The unmissable animation event

The Annecy Animation Film Festival runs from 11 - 17 June. Here's the full lowdown.

France

France: Locals organise vigil for victims of Annecy knife attack

Residents and wellwishers in the Alpine town laid flowers at the site of Thursday's attack, four of the six victims, including two children, have life-threatening injuries

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Food and Drink

Dragibus: The 50-year-old French sweet still clings onto its secrets

It’s France’s best-selling sweet and like Coca-Cola, the secret behind its taste(s) remains a closely guarded secret. Which is uniquely frustrating...

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Watch: Artist walks tightrope 50 metres above ground in eastern France

A French tightrope walker walked across a rope suspended 50 metres above the ground in front of 5,000 spectators.

Euronews Witness

Megabasins: solution or "insane" response to drought?

France finds itself at a tug-of-war between opponents to megabasins and the agricultural sector.

Spain

Spain: Immigration police offered days off for migrant border arrests

An internal order in Irún's Immigration and Border Brigade, northern Spain, granted up to five days off to officers who made 10 arrests.

France

France knife attack leaves six people injured, including children

Police say the attacker was arrested, and his identity papers showed he's a Syrian national who holds refugee status in Sweden.

Cult

New exhibit at France's Villa Carmignac blends art into the landscape

The artworks on display at the Villa Carmignac in southern France are drenched in light, despite its newest exhibit being underground.

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Watch: Pension protesters take to the streets in cities across France

Unions and authorities reported the lowest level of participation since the social movement began in January.

France

Pension protests held across France with lower turnout than expected

Around 280,000 people took to the streets across France on Tuesday to protest the government's contentious pension reform, far fewer than the last demonstration on 1 May.

Culture news

14th day of French pension reform strikes: The best protest placards

Today is the 14th day of national mobilisation against the French pension reform imposed by the government. Here are the protestors merging militancy with humour...

France

WWII veterans return to Normandy beaches to commemorate D-Day

Normandy's locals greeted veterans commemorating D-Day's 79th anniversary. Emotion and gratefulness moved the veterans as they strolled through the sand of Utah beach.

Culture news

Record-breaking spelling event takes place on Paris' Champs-Élysées

The prestigious Champs-Élysées transformed into a giant classroom, hosting 1650 participants, for what has been deemed the "largest dictation in the world".

Tech News

France has passed a law that could earn influencers 2 years in prison

The wording of the new law was approved by French lawmakers across the political spectrum and could mean jail time or stiff fines.

Destinations

Searching for serenity? Punt through the 'Green Venice' of France

Fall in love with slow travel as you explore the Marais Poitevin by boat and bike.

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WATCH: World War II veterans depart for annual commemoration ceremony

Delta Air Lines flew more than 40 World War II veterans on a charter flight from Atlanta to Normandy, France, for the 79th annual commemoration of the 1944 D-Day invasion.

Destinations

Wales, France Italy: These are Europe's best cycling routes

Ahead of World Bicycle Day on 3 June, discover Europe's most picturesque cycling routes.

Culture news

How much would you pay at auction for this handmade wooden car?

French cabinet maker Michel Robillard spent five years building the Citroën 2CV and now it could be sold for as much as €200,000.