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Controversy in Lyon over Stranger Things light show

This year, Lyon's Festival of Lights welcomes Neflix to its list of sponsors. The presence of the American streamer has sparked criticism.

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Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% next year

The Louvre museum said it will raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Union, requiring tourists from the UK, the US and China to pay €32. The 45% increase is expected to lift annual revenue by up to €20 million to fund structural upgrades after last month’s brazen daylight theft.

France

France detains three for suspected Russian espionage activities

French authorities have detained three people for allegedly working for Russian security services and conducting economic espionage under the guise of running a humanitarian organisation.

France

Two inmates escape French prison using drone-delivered saw blades

Two inmates escaped from Dijon prison after receiving blades via drone, according to authorities. One is under investigation for attempted murder, and both are considered dangerous.

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Watch the video: Nicolas Sarkozy — France’s newest literary star

“In prison, there is nothing to see and nothing to do,” that’s the teaser from Sarkozy's Prisoner’s Diary that will be published next month. Is it worth a read?

France

Protesters demand action as France faces rising gender-based violence

Protesters highlighted gaps in France’s domestic violence response amid alarming new statistics.

Europe News

Peace talks: France and UK insist on multinational force for Ukraine

France and the UK have reaffirmed their intention to put boots on the ground once Russia's war on Ukraine is over. "Real rock-solid guarantees are a necessity," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

Business

Paris on alert as China’s JD.com targets French retailer Fnac Darty

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s decision to take a stake in retailer Fnac Darty has revived French government concerns about China’s growing influence in Europe.

Culture news

Four more suspects arrested over Louvre heist, Paris prosecutors say

Two men and two women from the Paris region have been taken into custody in connection with the theft at the Louvre last month, prosecutors said.

Green News

Why hundreds of road signs in France have been decorated with ‘flames’

Flames have been glued to a number of road signs and billboards across France, as activists beg ‘stop climate sabotage’.

Culture news

Nicolas Sarkozy to publish prison memoir on his 20 days behind bars

That was a fast turnaround... Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to publish a book next month called “A Prisoner’s Diary”, detailing his 20 days in jail. He was released from La Santé prison on 10 November.

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Midnight tastings mark Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations in France

France marked the release of Beaujolais Nouveau at midnight, drawing crowds to bars and celebrating a long-standing tradition around the young red wine.

France

Minister backs army chief over warning France must accept sacrifices

General Fabien Mandon urged France to understand losses might be necessary to protect national security, warning of a potential confrontation with Russia by 2030.

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French court blocks foreign purchase of 17th century calculator

A French court has blocked the export and foreign purchase of a 17th century arithmetic machine invented by Blaise Pascal to help ease the laborious task of calculating taxes.

France

Exclusive: France trains air force for war scenario in TARANIS drill

Pilots, technicians and support teams rehearse the types of operations France may be called upon to conduct in a rapidly deteriorating international security landscape.

France

Toulouse FC's Dønnum investigated for alleged racist gesture

The Le Havre coach told French broadcaster Ligue 1+ that he thought Dønnum made a racist gesture with his hand towards a black player after they argued.

France

Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems, director says

In the 19 October heist, it took thieves less than eight minutes to force their way through a window with the help of a freight lift and steal jewels worth €88 million.

Travel News

France targets unruly air passengers with hefty fines and travel bans

France is taking "decisive and effective” action to tackle unruly behaviour on flights with a new set of sanctions.

Business

France’s TotalEnergies accused of role in Mozambique ‘massacre’

ECCHR has filed a complaint in France alleging that soldiers securing TotalEnergies’ LNG project in Mozambique detained dozens of civilians in metal containers where many were tortured, disappeared or executed. Total has requested an inquiry by Mozambican authorities.

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France probes Vinted over alleged underage access to adult content

France’s child protection chief demanded probe into second-hand clothes platform Vinted after ads were found redirecting users to adult websites.