Category: France

France’s Euro 2024 Squad: A Blend of Experience and Youth

With an impressive blend of seasoned veterans and budding talents, Didier Deschamps faces the enviable yet challenging task of selecting his final 23-man squad

Teen to be Sued for False Accusation Amid Rising Islamist Threats in Schools

The teenager is now set to be sued by the state for her false claims, shedding light on the escalating tensions surrounding secularism and Islamist threats within French educational institutions

Heightened Security Measures Across Europe Following Moscow Terrorist Attack

Europe on High Alert After Moscow Concert Hall Attack as France and Italy Boost Security Measures in Wake of Tragic Incident Claiming 139 Lives

France and Germany Forge Historic Pact for Future Tank Development

Defence ministers of France and Germany unveiled a groundbreaking agreement that will see their respective industries collaborating on the development and production of a next-generation tank

French Prime Minister Vows to Hunt Down Perpetrators of School Threats

The targeted schools, primarily secondary institutions in Ile-de-France, were subjected to messages on Wednesday threatening to detonate explosives, accompanied by harrowing footage of beheadings, as reported by local media on Thursday

France Faces Coastal Erosion Crisis: Thousands of Buildings at Risk by 2100

The relentless advance of the sea has already significantly changed France's coastline. In its recent report on climate change adaptation, the Court of Accounts highlighted that mainland France relinquished nearly 3,000 hectares of its coastal territory between 1960 and 2010

French Defense Ministry Denies Russian Claims of Troop Deployment to Ukraine

The denial comes in response to comments made by Sergey Naryshkin, the head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), who alleged that France was preparing to dispatch a sizable military contingent to Ukraine

Firework Attack on Paris Police Station Follows Teen’s Death in Car Chase

Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez confirmed Monday that nine individuals had been apprehended in connection with the attack, shedding light on the gravity of the situation gripping the French capital

Griezmann Absence Looms Large as France Prepare for Euro 2024 Friendlies

Griezmann's absence marks a significant departure from the norm, as the seasoned striker has been a consistent presence on the pitch for France since a friendly against England in June 2017

Barcelona Draw PSG in Champions League Quarter-Final Showdown

The matchup between these two footballing powerhouses inevitably resurrects memories of the infamous "remontada" in 2017, where Barcelona orchestrated a staggering comeback from a 4-0 deficit in the first leg to clinch victory with a 6-5 aggregate score

Paris 2024: Mayor Hidalgo Urges Trust in Science Amid Debate Over Air Conditioning at “Green Games”

However, not all nations are convinced. The Olympic Committees of Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Norway have voiced concerns about the potential discomfort for athletes in soaring temperatures

Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Admission Changed to Ticketed Event, Citing Security Concerns

Originally slated for July 26, the opening ceremony was envisioned as a grand spectacle welcoming up to 600,000 spectators, with most expected to view the extravaganza gratis from the picturesque riverbanks of the Seine

France’s Euro 2024 Squad: A Blend of Experience and Youth

With an impressive blend of seasoned veterans and budding talents, Didier Deschamps faces the enviable yet challenging task of selecting his final 23-man squad

Teen to be Sued for False Accusation Amid Rising Islamist Threats in Schools

The teenager is now set to be sued by the state for her false claims, shedding light on the escalating tensions surrounding secularism and Islamist threats within French educational institutions

Heightened Security Measures Across Europe Following Moscow Terrorist Attack

Europe on High Alert After Moscow Concert Hall Attack as France and Italy Boost Security Measures in Wake of Tragic Incident Claiming 139 Lives