03

Sep

France to ban disposable e-cigarettes

PARIS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on radio station RTL on Sunday. “It’s an important public health issue,”…

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03

Sep

Paris fumigated to stop spread of disease-ridden tiger mosquitoes

Health authorities have fumigated Paris for the first time amid concerns that disease-ridden tiger mosquitoes could spread dengue in the French capital.  Stay-at-home alerts were issued and roads closed during…

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01

Sep

Paris becomes the first European capital to ban self-service electric scooters

Paris has become the first European capital to ban self-service electric scooters This follows a referendum in April in which Parisians voted to ban the battery-powered-scooters, confirming that many regarded…

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31

Aug

France says some food retailers, producers agree to cut prices

PARIS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - France's finance minister said on Thursday he had reached a deal with food retailers and producers to step up the fight against inflation, but he…

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29

Aug

French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

The French government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right,…

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28

Aug

Darmanin, potential successor to Macron, makes pitch to working class

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin staged his first rally on Sunday with an appeal to working class voters in what political opponents saw as the start of the race to succeed President…

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25

Aug

France’s Sarkozy will stand trial over alleged Libyan campaign financing

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will stand trial in 2025 on charges of corruption and illegal financing related to alleged Libyan funding of his successful 2007 presidential bid, the financial prosecutor's office…

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23

Aug

Sewer problems in Seine behind cancellation of Paris 2024 run-up event – media

A faulty valve in Paris' sewage system was likely to have degraded the River Seine's water quality, leading to the cancellation of a pre-Olympics swimming event, Le Canard Enchaine and…

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22

Aug

France issues ‘red alert’ over heatwave in south

France has issued a "red alert" for four southern regions amid a spell of excessively hot weather, with temperatures expected to peak at 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit) in…

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12

Aug

At least one dead, dozens rescued as migrant boat crossing Channel from France capsizes

At least one person died and more than 50 were rescued after a migrant boat trying to cross the Channel from France capsized early on Saturday, local authorities said.Local mayor…

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09

Aug

Eleven missing after fire breaks out in disabled people cottage in France

Eleven people were missing after a fire broke out in a holiday cottage welcoming disabled people in eastern France, in the town of Wintzenheim, local authorities said on Wednesday. Interior…

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04

Aug

Photo Story:  Record temperatures in Mediterranean Sea

Joao Carvalho of the Sorbonne Institute measures the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea waters in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, 04 August 2023. The water temperature of the Mediterranean Sea has reached a…

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20

Jul

Macron reshuffles ministers after French riots “stunned” country

PARIS, July 20 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday reshuffled his ministers for key domestic portfolios such as education, housing and urban affairs, as his government begins its response to…

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14

Jul

France fetes India’s Modi at Bastille Day celebration

PARIS, July 14 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was treated to one of France's most spectacular accolades on Friday as guest of honour at the Bastille Day military…

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13

Jul

France steps up security for July 14 Bastille Day festivities after recent riots

PARIS (Reuters) - France will step up security measures for the country's annual July 14 Bastille Day national festival, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said, after the country was hit by…

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12

Jul

More submarines, jets for Indian navy on cards as Modi visits France

By Krishn Kaushik and Elizabeth Pineau NEW DELHI/PARIS, July 12 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to France on Thursday to deepen ties with New Delhi's oldest strategic…

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11

Jul

France to send long-range missiles to Ukraine – Macron

France will join Britain in supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, a move that allows Ukrainian forces to hit Russian troops and supply dumps deep behind the front lines.Speaking on arrival…

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09

Jul

Hundreds defy Paris protest ban a week after riots

PARIS (Reuters) -Hundreds of protesters defied a ban on Saturday to march in central Paris against police violence, a week after riots sparked by the killing of a teenager in…

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05

Jul

Man dies in Marseille after being shot at time of riots -prosecutor

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the death of a 27-year old man who was hit by a projectile at the time of the riots on Saturday,…

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04

Jul

Fundraiser for policeman who shot French teenager reflects divisions

A crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the family of the policeman who shot dead teenager Nahel M. in France topped 1.4 million euros ($1.5 million) on Tuesday, outstripping donations…

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04

Jul

France riots: mayors hold defiant rallies amid uneasy calm

Defiant gatherings were held outside town halls across France on Monday following a wave of rioting triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teenager of north African descent. Police made fewer…

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03

Jul

UPDATED: Tensions on France’s streets ease, fewer arrests overnight

Sixth night of riots sees fewer arrests, 300 cars torched Macron due to meet leaders of parliament, town mayors Grandmother of teenage victim calls for calm By Tassilo Hummel PARIS,…

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02

Jul

Shot teenager’s grandmother urges end to French overnight riots

Arrests decline on Saturday's fifth night of unrest Macron due to hold meeting with ministers  Mayor's home in southern Paris ram-raided, set alight Unrest began after police shot teenager of…

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01

Jul

Macron cancels trip over French riots as family buries teenager

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS, July 1 (Reuters) - More than 1,300 people were arrested in France during a fourth night of rioting and President Emmanuel Macron cancelled a trip to Germany on…

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01

Jul

French police, long unreformed, under scrutiny after teenager shooting

By Juliette Jabkhiro, Layli Foroudi and Elizabeth Pineau Experts say police reform has been missing Police unions hold deep influence over governments Rights group say tackling rampant racism is urgent…

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01

Jul

UPDATED: Unrest rocks France ahead of funeral of teenager shot by police

Recasts with French teenager's funeral, adds French comment on discrimination in law enforcement in paragraph 29 Fourth night of unrest hits major French cities Government says all options on table…

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30

Jun

Italy and UK warn nationals going to France of travel disruption amid unrest

Britain and Italy on Friday warned their nationals traveling to France of disruptions to road transport, including possible curfews, after nationwide unrest in protest at the fatal shooting of a…

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30

Jun

French politicians push for EU clampdown on influencers

French lawmakers are pushing for the European Commission to mimic French rules that crack down on social media influencers flogging risky products and services such as crypto or cosmetic surgery.…

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30

Jun

UPDATED: Crisis grips France after worst night of rioting

PM Borne says all options for restoring order on table Third night of unrest rocks major French cities Hundreds arrested, hundreds of police injured Macron convenes another cabinet crisis meeting…

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29

Jun

UPDATED: France unrest: Riots spread, police officer charged with shooting teenager dead

Officer charged after 17-year-old shot dead in Paris suburb 150 people arrested during second night of unrest Macron holds crisis meeting By Benoit Van Overstraeten PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) -…

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24

Jun

Macron once more irritates Italy by backing Saudi World Expo bid

France has fired anger across Europe by backing Saudi Arabia rather than neighboring Italy to host the glitzy 2030 World Expo, as Emmanuel Macron pushes to boost trade and diplomatic…

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23

Jun

Danone, Kellogg among 75 companies France has asked for price cuts – document

By Richa Naidu and Sybille de La Hamaide LONDON/PARIS, June 23 (Reuters) - Danone and Kellogg are among 75 consumer goods companies that French authorities have asked to cut prices,…

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23

Jun

Rich nations finalise $100 bln climate aid at Paris summit – Macron

Leaders and global organisations meet in Paris Aimed to forge a consensus on debt, climate financing Development banks urged to risk capital to boost lending By John Irish and Leigh…

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23

Jun

Greta Thunberg says France targeting climate activists

PARIS (Reuters) - Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Thursday that campaigners were being "systemically targeted with repression" in France, where she attending a finance summit. "We are seeing…

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22

Jun

Leaders head to Paris to give impetus for new global finance agenda

Leaders, global organisations, civil society meet in Paris Aim to forge a consensus on debt, climate financing Development banks urged to risk capital to boost lending By Leigh Thomas and…

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22

Jun

UPDATED: One person still missing after Paris blast

Blast rips through street near popular Latin Quarter Gas explosion suspected but not confirmed Hundreds of firefighters bring blaze under control Blast shakes buildings PARIS, June 22 (Reuters) - One…

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20

Jun

Macron’s Paris summit seeks new life for global finance agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts a summit on Thursday and Friday to pin down a roadmap for easing the debt burdens of low-income countries while freeing up more funds for climate financing.The…

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19

Jun

France targets 10 bln euros in budget savings – minister

PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - A French government spending review has identified 10 billion euros in budget savings that will be targetted in the coming years, Finance Minister Bruno Le…

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17

Jun

Rare earthquake strikes France

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck France on Friday evening , the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The earthquake's epicenter was near a commune in the…

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11

Jun

Germany and France offer free cross-border rail passes for young people

Germany and France have announced they will give away 60,000 train tickets — half in each country — beginning Monday as a way to foster relations between the two countries.…

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09

Jun

Toddlers stable after Annecy attack, France lauds ‘backpack hero’

By Antony Paone and Geert De Clercq Annecy, June 9 (Reuters) - Well-wishers laid flowers on Friday at the site in the French mountain town of Annecy where an attacker…

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09

Jun

France plans to close tax loophole benefiting AirBnB

PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - France's finance ministry is working on plans to close a tax loophole benefiting short-term furnished rentals such as AirBnB , Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire…

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09

Jun

France’s Le Maire says 75 food firms to cut prices

PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday 75 big food industry players pledged to lower prices on hundreds of products starting next month,…

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09

Jun

France stabbing: knife attack in peaceful park stuns Alpine town of Annecy

By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber ANNECY, France (Reuters) - Anthony Le Tallec was jogging around the pristine waters of Lake Annecy in the foothills of the Alps when a wave of panicked…

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08

Jun

UPDATED: Four children injured in knife attack in French town of Annecy

PARIS, June 8 (Reuters) - A Syrian national wounded four children and an adult in a knife attack in a French park on Thursday, police said, leaving some of the…

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08

Jun

King Charles visit to France envisaged for September

PARIS, (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles may travel to France in September after a planned state visit in March was cancelled because of sometimes violent protests over reforms to the…

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05

Jun

France plans major police presence for June 6 day of protest

PARIS  (Reuters) - French authorities plan to deploy 11,000 police, including 4,000 in Paris, on Tuesday, when unions have called a nationwide day of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's law…

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02

Jun

Macron struggles to kick France’s spending habit

S&P rating update due on Friday after Fitch downgrade Macron eyes new tax cuts after pension protests Finance minister seeking to rein in spending By Leigh Thomas PARIS, (Reuters) -…

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30

May

France inaugurates first of four gigafactories in the north

France will inaugurate on Tuesday a battery-making gigafactory, the first of four such plants European and Asian companies plan to build in the north of the country. The development by Automotive…

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29

May

Plastic recycling in focus as treaty talks get underway in Paris

By Valerie Volcovici May 29 (Reuters) - With countries meeting this week to work on a global plastics treaty, debate was emerging between countries wanting to limit the production of…

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26

May

Private life of politicians once more under the spotlight in France

By Michel Rose PARIS  (Reuters) - The French prime minister was accused of "censorship" at a court hearing on Wednesday reviewing her decision to sue the publisher of a new…

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26

May

France confirms bird flu vaccination after favourable tests

PARIS, May 26 (Reuters) - France confirmed its aim to launch a vaccination programme against bird flu in the autumn after results from a series of tests on the vaccination…

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21

May

Animal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic

PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - Governments should consider vaccinating birds against bird flu to avoid the virus - which has already killed hundreds of millions of birds and infected mammals worldwide -…

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20

May

French minister warns of new threat of ‘Islamist terrorists’ in Europe  

There’s a risk of a “resumption” of the “Islamist terrorist” threat in Europe, France’s Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said during a visit to the U.S.  Stressing the importance of anti-terrorism…

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18

May

Sarkozy and his legal troubles

PARIS  (Reuters) - French former president Nicolas Sarkozy lost his appeal against a 2021 conviction for corruption and influence peddling at the Paris Court of Appeals on Wednesday, a decision…

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17

May

France’s Sarkozy loses corruption appeal, must wear electronic tag

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS, May 17 (Reuters) - French former president Nicolas Sarkozy lost his appeal against a 2021 conviction for corruption and influence peddling at the Paris Court of…

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15

May

Macron eyes record 13 bln euros in investments at Versailles summit

PARIS, May 14 (Reuters) - France is set to win record foreign investment pledges when President Emmanuel Macron rolls out the red carpet for global CEOs on Monday at the annual 'Choose…

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