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Full extent of damage to Notre-Dame seen during minister's visit

The full extent of the destruction to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was laid bare on Wednesday as French culture minister Franck Riester visited to look at renovation efforts.

17/07/2019

France

Watch back: Bastille Day fireworks in Paris

The traditional fireworks display is organised to celebrate Bastille Day.

15/07/2019

World

Algerian football fans cause chaos on the streets of France

Algeria is through to the Africa Cup of Nations final, and fans in France are thrilled, but celebrations after the semi-final were marred by clashes with police and hundreds of arrests.

15/07/2019

France

'Yellow Vests' clash with police in Paris after Bastille Day parade

French police fired tear gas to disperse protesters from the Champs Elysees avenue on Sunday (July 14), a few hours after President Emmanuel Macron had presided over the Bastille Day military parade.

14/07/2019

France

Bastille Day: Macron says European defence most necessary since WW2

President Emmanuel Macron spoke of the need for common defence and security as he marked Bastille Day with a parade and celebrations in France.

14/07/2019

France

French environment minister under fire for alleged lavish dinners

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's office said an investigation would be held into the alleged misuse of public funds by environment minister Francois de Rugy.

11/07/2019

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Pharrell Williams unveils new exhibition in Paris with Japanese artist

American R&B artist Pharrell Williams launched an art installation in Paris on Wednesday (July 10).

11/07/2019

World News

LGBTQ Pride parades held in capitals across Europe

In the socially conserative Balkan state of North Macedonia it was the first LGBTQ Pride parade ever.

29/06/2019

France

Watch back: Paris Gay Pride 2019 takes place in the French capital

Cities across Europe and the world are celebrating this year's Gay Pride march, or LGBT Pride March.

29/06/2019

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A pool with a view: tourists take dip in Eiffel Tower fountain

Tourists visiting Paris on Friday kept cool whilst sightseeing by taking a dip in the fountains in front of the Eiffel Tower.

28/06/2019

Business Planet

Social innovation: when business becomes a force for good

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to Paris to see how one award-winning company is making a big difference by turning piles of the city’s food waste into renewable energy.

28/06/2019

Business Planet

When business serves society: "It's quite possible to combine profitability and social action."

In partnership with The European Commission

One French firm decided to go beyond making money and instead chose to make a wider contribution to society. ‘Love Your Waste’ in Paris turns food waste into renewable energy.

28/06/2019

France

Three dead and one gravely injured in Paris' building fire

Three people died and one person is gravely injured after a building went up in flames in the early hours of Saturday morning in Paris' XIe arrondissement.

22/06/2019

Business

Airbus Boeing race for new orders at Paris Air Show

Airbus sealed deals with big buyers for its latest passenger jet at the Paris Airshow, fighting back after a surprise order by British Airways’ owner for rival Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX jet

20/06/2019

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The biggest fresco of street art in Europe

Paris is now home to the largest fresco in Europe! It is the roof of Pavillon 3 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

18/06/2019

France

Macron urges Iran to be 'patient', regrets announcements on enrichment

Macron urged Iran to be 'patient', adding he regretted their announcements on enrichment at a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. on Monday.

17/06/2019

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Nenette, France's most famous Orangutan celebrates 50th birthday

She ate strawberry cakes and exotic fruits for the occasion

17/06/2019

France

Europe's largest fresco unveiled in Paris

The mural painting by French street art duo Ella & Pitr measures 2.3 acres and was completed on the rooftop of Pavillion 3 at the Parc des Expositions.

17/06/2019

France

Notre Dame celebrates first mass after devastating fire

Two months after a devastating fire destroyed the cathedral's spire and roof, the Archbishop of Paris, Michel Aupetit, held mass for the anniversary of the cathedral's dedication as a place of prayer.

15/06/2019

France

Watch: Paris zoo's resident artist Nenette the orangutan turns 50

The Borneo-born ape arrived at the zoo aged three in 1972 and took up painting several years ago. She works in crayon and watercolour, on paper or using the glass of her enclosure as a canvas.

14/06/2019