Discovering the beauty of Corsica from the sea

The French Mediterranean island of Corsica attracts two million holidaymakers every summer. To properly discover the so-called Isle of Beauty, what better way than on a cruise ship? Aboard a week-long cruise on La Belle des Océans, passengers explore Corsica’s most beautiful beaches, as well as the…[Read more]

Paris court charges two suspects over Brussels football knife attack

A Paris judge has charged two men suspected of links with the Islamist gunman who killed two Swedish football fans in Brussels this month, French anti-terror prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that the international coalition brought together to fight ISIL should be broadened to include the fight against the Palestinian group Hamas.

In a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday, Macron offered “solidarity” in the aftermath of a deadly attack by Ham…[Read more]

Nice, the fifth largest city in France, acts as a magnet attracting people from all over the world, for a multitude of reasons, Not only renowned for its grace, Nice has become a hub for research in industry, science and advanced technology since the creation of such centers as Acropolis and Sophia Antipolis. The Palais de Congres, a convention…[Read more]

Nice, seaport city, Mediterranean tourist centre, and capital of Alpes-Maritimes département, Provence–Alpes–Côte-d’Azur région, southeastern France. The city is located on the Baie (bay) des Anges, 20 miles (32 km) from the Italian border. Sheltered by beautiful hills, Nice has a pleasant climate and is the leading resort city of the Côte d’A…[Read more]

French forces depart Niger, US declares military rulers conducted coup

French soldiers have started to withdraw from their bases in Niger, with the first convoy of troops escorted out of the country by Niger’s military as it travelled in the “direction of Chad”, authorities in the capital Niamey said.

Pick-up trucks and armoured personnel carri…[Read more]

France begins withdrawing its troops from Niger

France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the military said Tuesday.

Huge Ancient Solar Storm Revealed by Tree Rings in French Alps

Jean Pisani-Ferry: ‘Emmanuel Macron has missed the opportunity to set out a motivating narrative’ on the matter of environmental planning

Planification is closely linked to scarcity. In an economy damaged by war, it was the scarcity of productive resources that led to the introduction of the Plan, and it was the return to abundance that…[Read more]

Macron meets Meloni in Rome amid tensions over migration

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held talks Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Rome, against a backdrop of tensions between the two countries over migration

French billionaire Arnault, Russian oligarch investigated in money laundering probe

French billionaire Bernard Arnault and Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov are under investigation for alleged money laundering at a luxury Alpine resort, according to Paris prosecutors.

Farmer French president Sarkozy placed under formal investigation in Libya funding probe

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was on Friday charged as part of an investigation into possible witness tampering, adding to his long list of legal woes, including over illegal campaign financing.

The French government on Wednesday unveiled an interministerial plan to combat bullying in schools, with Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne promising an “uncompromising fight” against such aggression. The announcement follows the suicide deaths of several teenagers that have sparked widespread indignation in recent years.

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday threw his weight behind a status of autonomy for Corsica “within the French Republic”, though warning that any devolved powers for the Mediterranean island must be agreed with the French state – and not “against” it.

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French PM Borne survives censure vote after pushing through budget plan

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne avoided parliamentary censure in an early morning vote on Saturday after she forced the government’s budget plan through the National Assembly without a vote.

France’s Macron vows to ‘take back control’ of electricity prices by end of year
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday his government would “take back control” of electricity prices by year end.

President Emmanuel Macron has said France will withdraw its ambassador and end all military co-operation with Niger following a coup.

“France has decided to withdraw its ambassador. In the next hours our ambassador and several diplomats will return to France,” Mr Macron said.

He added that military co-operation was “over” and French troops would…[Read more]

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

Pope Francis has called on European nations to show greater tolerance towards migrants during a visit to the southern French city of Marseille.

Speaking at a meeting of bishops and young people from Mediterranean countries, the pontiff said “those who risk their…[Read more]