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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Travel News

France set to lose its title as Europe’s second-most visited country

This European country has seen a 70 per cent increase in visitors since the pandemic.

Romania

France to decide on extraditing Romania’s convicted royal heir

Paul Lambrino, an heir to the former Romanian royal family, has refused to be extradited to his home country after being arrested in France last year, saying that the case against him is political.

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Watch: Christmas lights wow spectators on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

Watch: Christmas lights wow spectators on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

World News

Thousands march silently though Paris, calling for peace in Middle East

Holding blank white banners, 500 French entertainment stars marched from the Arab World Institute to the Museum of Art and History of Judaism.

Culture news

Napoleon's hat fetches 1.9 million euros at auction in Paris

One of the unique hats that Napoleon Bonaparte was believed to have worn when he ruled 19th century France was bought by an anonymous buyer.

France

French senator held in custody on suspicion of drugging female MP

Joël Guerriau is being held on suspicion of drugging the woman with the intention of assaulting her, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said.

Travel News

How will a new law reduce the impact of airport strikes in France?

The new legislation should improve flight services throughout Europe.

Health news

France pays farmers with Parkinson's disease linked to glyphosate use

France has been compensating farmers with Parkinson's for the last three years following numerous scientific studies linking the disease to the use of the pesticide.

Culture news

'Vincent Must Die' director Stéphan Castang on love in a brutal world

'Vincent Doit Mourir' ('Vincent Must Die') is out in cinemas - and stands as one of this year's best French films. Euronews Culture sits down with the director to discuss his impressive debut feature.

France

France's incest commission recommends drastic action in major report

The country's largest anti-child abuse investigation in decades is asking for a chance to continue its work to combat intra-family abuse in particular.

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Vincent Doit Mourir' ('Vincent Must Die')

Having premiered in Cannes before doing the festival rounds at Fantasia Festival and the BFI London Film Festival, Stéphan Castang's masterful genre mash-up sees a docile everyman faced with the reality that everyone inexplicably wants to kill him.

Travel News

Flights suspended after bomb threat at French airport

The airport, located in Normandy, is currently closed and travellers are advised to wait for updates.