Category: France

AFCON Knockout Fever Grips Paris as Diaspora Celebrates African Football
From packed cafés to street celebrations, the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage has electrified Paris. The city’s African diaspora is uniting behind its teams, while small businesses thrive on football-fuelled festivities and shared continental pride
Bulgaria Adopts Euro as 21st Member, Hope and Inflation Fears Collide
Bulgaria entered the eurozone as its 21st member, abandoning the lev after centuries of use. While leaders celebrate deeper EU integration, many Bulgarians fear inflation, political instability and rising living costs as the new currency takes hold
George Clooney and Amal Granted French Citizenship Amid New Rules
George and Amal Clooney, along with their two sons, are now French citizens. The decision comes as France tightens its citizenship rules, reigniting debate over privilege, integration and whether famous applicants face different standards from ordinary migrants