Study Finds Belgium’s ‘€500 Work Bonus’ Goal Already Achieved
A University of Antwerp report has found that 94.5% of unemployed Belgians already earn at least €500 more by working, suggesting the government’s proposed fiscal reform to “make work pay” is unnecessary and politically overstated
Algerian Woman Gets Life Without Parole for Murder of Paris Schoolgirl
Algerian woman Dahbia Benkired was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the 2022 killing of Paris schoolgirl Lola Daviet, marking the first time a woman in France received this maximum sentence, following a trial that shook the nation
Ten Face Trial in Paris for Sexist Cyber-Harassment of Brigitte Macron
Ten defendants are standing trial in Paris for a disinformation-fueled cyber-harassment campaign targeting Brigitte Macron. The French first lady and President Emmanuel Macron also filed a defamation lawsuit in the US over similar false claims amplified by conspiracy circles
PSG Regain Ligue 1 Lead with 3-0 Victory Over Brest
Achraf Hakimi’s brace and Desire Doue’s late strike secured PSG’s 3-0 triumph over Brest, ending their brief winless run and sending them back atop Ligue 1 standings
Two Arrested in €88 Million Louvre Crown Jewel Heist as Probe Deepens
Two suspects have been arrested in France following the €88 million Louvre Museum jewel heist. Authorities say the robbery, carried out in just four minutes, has raised serious questions about the museum’s outdated surveillance systems and overall security protocols
Louvre Transfers Priceless Crown Jewels to Banque de France After €88 Million Heist
In response to last Sunday’s daring €88 million theft, the Louvre Museum has transferred portions of its historic crown jewel collection to the Banque de France’s heavily guarded vaults, highlighting mounting security concerns at one of the world’s most visited museums
Political Turmoil in France Stalls Offshore Wind Growth and Investor Confidence
Offshore wind developers in France are confronting uncertainty as political instability disrupts crucial energy policies and tenders. The stalled PPE3 bill, delayed projects, and company withdrawals threaten France’s renewable energy momentum and its standing in Europe’s clean energy race
Louvre Reopens Amid €88 Million Heist Probe, Security and Trust Under Fire
The Louvre reopened Friday after the €88 million heist that stunned France and the world, raising concerns over museum security, overtourism, and the government’s ability to protect national treasures amid growing public disillusionment
Tour de France 2026: Pogacar Faces Grueling New Route from Barcelona to Paris
Organizers unveiled the 2026 Tour de France route, starting in Barcelona and finishing in Paris. Featuring two Alpe d’Huez ascents, the race promises drama, grueling climbs, and fierce competition among Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Remco Evenepoel