no comment French police throw handcuffs away in protest at claims of racism Police in Bordeaux throw handcuffs away in an angry gesture while others protested in Paris against the government's response to mounting criticism of police violence and racism. 12/06/2020
Spain Prado and Versailles among Europe's museums to re-open to visitors The Prado in Madrid and Palace of Versailles were able to re-open on Saturday after coronavirus lockdowns in Spain and France were loosened. 06/06/2020
France Notre Dame forecourt opens to public after long cleanup Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo described this moment as a "renaissance". Restoration works will continue at least until 2024. 31/05/2020
France In pictures: how have French cities changed amid the pandemic? Two weeks since France began easing its strict lockdown measures, life is still very far from "normal". Browse through the photographs to see how the coronavirus pandemic is influencing life in France's biggest cities. 23/05/2020
Good Morning Europe Huge contrast in mask use amongst Paris and London commuters There's a slight increase in the number of commuters in both London and Paris - but a marked contrast between the use of protective masks in the two capitals. Use is mandatory in Paris and there is only limited takeup in London where wearing is merely advisory. 14/05/2020
Good Morning Europe Business booms for fledgling drugs start-up as pandemic continues Some French businesses have seen a mahor upturn in customers because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drugs delivery start-up Phacil has seen a six-fold increase, while plastic goods producer Tecform has reduced its range - but doubled its operations. 13/05/2020
Good Morning Europe Paris’ mayor clashes with government over reopening of parks Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants Parisians to be allowed back into the city's parks. But France's health minister has rejected the demand. 13/05/2020
Good Morning Europe Expert's doubt over COVID-19 antibody tests and 'immunity passports' A Paris-based based immunology expert has told Euronews he has doubts about the effectiveness of COVID-19 antibody tests and so-called immunity passports. 11/05/2020
no comment Masks handed out in Paris as commuters return to work Millions of people in France embrace relaxation in the country's lockdown rule. 11/05/2020
world news Get to work on a bike - European governments work to put in place wider and more cycle paths Europeans are being encouraged to cycle to work as countries gradually lift the COVID-19 restrictions. Paris, Rome and Barcelona have been revamping their bike paths to provide social distancing and allow more people to get about using pedal-power. 09/05/2020
France Coronavirus: France seizes 140,000 'illegal' masks near Paris Two men were arrested while unloading a huge amount of 'counterfeit' protective masks from a cargo near Paris. It's the largest requisition of masks since the government’s ban on their resale 26/04/2020
World Air pollution plummets by more than 45% in major European cities Paris has seen a dramatic drop of 54% in nitrogen dioxide levels compared to the same period in 2019. 16/04/2020
France Why COVID-19 is putting the rescue of Notre Dame at risk The Paris cathedral was ravaged by flames a year ago. Now the coronavirus lockdown is putting its rescue at risk. 15/04/2020
France Paris hospital fears being overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases increase It comes amid warnings hospitals in Paris are just two days from reaching a breaking point. 27/03/2020
no comment France enters lockdown A strict lockdown requiring most people in France to remain at home came into effect at midday Tuesday 17/03/2020
France In pictures: Paris streets remain busy despite partial lockdown Tougher measures to cut the spreading of COVID-19 didn’t stop Parisians and tourists hitting the streets on Sunday. 16/03/2020
United Kingdom Asian markets open in freefall amid coronavirus fears Shares plunged in Asia on Friday, with benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sinking as much as 10% after Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987. 12/03/2020
France 'Our only virus is PSG': Fans defy Paris coronavirus stadium closure 'It's weird, it's horrible,' said PSG's coach of playing in front of an empty stadium. 11/03/2020
Good Morning Europe Green mayor calls for Paris to ban outdoor heaters amid CO2 concerns Should Paris pull the plug on heating outdoor terraces? 10/03/2020
France Coronavirus: Macron strolls Champs Elysées in 'message of confidence' Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron walked hand-in-hand on Paris' Champs-Elysees on Monday "to send a message of confidence to the French economy" amid coronavirus. 09/03/2020
France Louvre museum closes over workers' coronavirus fears France's Louvre museum in Paris closed its doors to the public on Sunday as workers demanded more precautions against the spread of COVID-19 01/03/2020
France Huge plumes of smoke seen in Paris amid 'unacceptable abuses' The police said there was unacceptable violence occurring near the Gare de Lyon on the margins of a concert. 28/02/2020
no comment First TGV train 'Patrick' says goodbye to the rails in France The very first TGV was built in June 1978 and quickly reached a speed of 260km/h during tests on the SNCF network. 26/02/2020
France Louvre pulls an all-nighter for last weekend of Da Vinci exhibition The Louvre Museum in Paris has announced it will be open day and night, on Saturday and Sunday, to mark the end of its Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition. 22/02/2020
France Sex tape scandal debate: Is French politics becoming more like the US? France and the US are not on the same page here. 18/02/2020
France Agnes Buzyn is new Paris mayoral candidate after Griveaux sex video Agnes Buzyn replaces Benjamin Griveaux as Paris mayoral candidate after sex video scandal 16/02/2020
