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Police call off search for missing two-year-old Emile in French Alps

Hundreds of police officers, soldiers, and volunteers have led desperate efforts to locate the two-and-a-half-year-old, named Emile, who was last seen by neighbours leaving the family home alone on Saturday

13/07/2023

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WATCH: Green algae protest against farming in France

Activists call for the end to the construction of industrial cattle farms in Brittany, where nearly half of France's more than 3000 factory farms are situated.

11/07/2023

Culture news

Liberté, Égalité, Pas de TayTay: Taylor Swift ticket sales suspended

The French site stopped sales for the Paris and Lyon legs of the star's The Eras Tour shortly after tickets became available.

11/07/2023

France

French authorities ban fireworks sales ahead of Bastille Day

The ban won't be lifted until Saturday 15 July and follows almost a week of nationwide riots sparked by the police shooting of a 17-year-old in Paris

10/07/2023

France

Far-right violence on the march, warns French intelligence chief

Recent incidents involving harassment of mayors indicate that hardcore groups are becoming emboldened.

09/07/2023

France

Paris gets a facelift as it prepares to host the 2024 Olympic Games

It's a little over a year until the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the city is buzzing with extensive construction projects. However, the city council is looking beyond the Games as it seeks to make the city more climate-friendly.

09/07/2023

France

Demonstrators defy police ban and protest against police brutality

A dozen deputies from La France insoumise attended the rally for Adama Traoré, despite it being banned

08/07/2023

Travel News

Tourists in France refuse to be put off by social unrest

As the holiday season begins, how is the world's number one holiday destination coping after a week's unrest?

07/07/2023

Sport

Pogacar claims 10th career stage win in Tour de France stage 6

Tadej Pogacar claims his 10th career stage win in the Tour de France with a counterattack which puts defending champion Jonas Vingegaard into second place

07/07/2023

Sport

Former Giro champion Hindley claims yellow jersey as Pogacar loses out

On his Tour de France debut, former Giro d’Italia champion Jai Hindley took the yellow jersey in the race's fifth stage.

05/07/2023

France

Macron threatens to cut off social media during protests

French president Emmanuel Macron claims that protesters are using Snapchat, TikTok, and Telegram to film violent events and organise illegal gatherings.

05/07/2023

Destinations

From Croatia to France: Europe’s busiest Airbnb regions

New data shows the uneven growth of Airbnb-style stays across Europe, as places aim to become 'year round' destinations.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Festival d'Avignon brings theatre to a mediaeval castle in France

The Festival d’Avignon has kicked off in France bringing a month long of theatrical festivities to its mediaeval city location.

05/07/2023

France

Fundraiser for French police officer who shot teen closed down

The family of the dead 17-year-old and politicians have filed complaints over the controversial crowdfunder.

05/07/2023

Business

Google fined €2m in France over search engine and Google Play

Tech giant Google has been fined €2m for failing to comply with rules linked to its search engine and Google Play Store

04/07/2023

France

French President Macron offers reassurance to mayors over riots

French President Emmanuel Macron has met with mayors of hundreds of towns which were hit by violent protests following the fatal shooting of a teenager by police

04/07/2023

Europe News

Man behind fundraiser for policeman who shot Nahel blames family

Euronews spoke to Jean Messiha, the man behind the controversial crowdfunding campaign in support of the police officer who shot Nahel dead last week.

04/07/2023

France

France’s Macron weakened by crisis over teen killed by police

Even in normal times Emmanuel Macron needed allies' help governing France.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Namasté France 2023: Festival to showcase the best of Indian culture

From 6 to 9 July, France will host a festival showcasing the best of Indian culture, featuring performances from Shakti and Amjad Ali Khan.

04/07/2023

France

French mayors unite in opposing six days of violent protests

Mayors across France have held rallies to oppose almost a week of violent protests following the fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer

03/07/2023