France Invests €717 Million in Eutelsat to Build European Alternative to Starlink
The announcement, made Thursday by the French finance ministry, signals a significant strategic move to advance Europe’s digital and defense sovereignty. The investment will increase France’s stake in Eutelsat to around 30%, up from below 20%
France Braces for 50th Recorded Heatwave as Temperatures Soar to 38°C
The heatwave began intensifying on Thursday, particularly in eastern France, where daytime temperatures ranged between 32°C and 35°C. Météo-France attributes the soaring heat to a blocking anticyclone currently dominating much of Europe
Paris Exhibition Unveils Rare Napoleon Relics Ahead of Historic Auction
At the heart of the collection is Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat — the black felt headpiece worn at an angle so his silhouette could be instantly recognised in the chaos of battle. The hat is expected to sell for over half a million dollars, and is one of fewer than 20 authentic bicornes still in existence
Paris Diamond League 2025: Stars Align for Showdown Ahead of Tokyo World Championships
With the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo looming large in September, Friday’s meet is expected to serve as a vital benchmark for form and fitness, as Olympic champions, world title-holders, and rising stars prepare for another shot at global glory
French Cities See Major Drop in Air Pollution Amid Urban Policy Changes
According to AirParif, the independent air quality observatory for the Paris region, pollution levels in the French capital have been cut in half since the early 2000s — a milestone attributed largely to sweeping traffic restrictions and environmental policy reforms
‘Overwhelmed and Crumbling’: Louvre Workers Strike Amid Mounting Chaos of Overtourism
Thousands of bewildered visitors clutching pre-booked tickets were left stranded under the iconic glass pyramid designed by architect I.M. Pei, with many forced to wait in stagnant queues for hours
Guernsey Poised to Extend French ID Scheme Amid ETA Uncertainty
First introduced in 2023 to revive dwindling continental tourism figures, the ID card scheme was seen as a lifeline for local businesses reliant on French visitors, particularly from nearby Normandy and Brittany
French Tesla Owners Sue Over Elon Musk’s Politics, Call Cars ‘Far-Right Totems’
The legal complaint, brought by approximately ten clients and represented by the Paris-based GKA law firm, argues that Musk’s public actions and statements have tainted the Tesla brand, leading to what the firm describes as “direct and concrete” reputational damage
Renault May Join Ukraine Drone Project in Historic Defense Partnership
The development, first reported by France Info, would see the creation of drone assembly lines on Ukrainian soil, intended to bolster the armed forces of both Ukraine and France