Greece’s Parliament ratified on Thursday an agreement with France on the establishment of a strategic partnership for cooperation in defence and security, the Greek national news agency AMNA reported. The agreement, which was signed last week in Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, passed by 191 votes in favor in the […]
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Thousands protest against Covid-19 health passes across France
Nearly 48,000 people participated in demonstrations against the coronavirus health passes held across France on Saturday, La Depeche newspaper reported citing the French Interior Ministry. Around 5,000 people protested in Paris alone on Saturday, which was the 12th consecutive Saturday of demonstrations against the health passes, La Depeche said, adding […]
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No change in UNGA plans after ‘submarine deal’, says France
France has not changed its plans for United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in view of the submarine deal between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, said an Elysee spokesperson. “The Foreign Minister was always going to represent France at the UNGA, the submarines deal did not change our plans,” she said, reported CNN. The government […]
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Emmanuel Macron invites Tajik President to visit France
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, to visit Paris, the Elysee Palace said on Thursday, with the two leaders set to continue the discussion on recent developments in Afghanistan following their phone conversation. “The republic’s president invited president Emomali Rahmon to come to France. He will receive him on October […]
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France evacuated 21 Indians from Kabul: French envoy
Twenty-one Indian nationals were on the first French evacuation flight from Kabul, said Emmanuel Lenain, ambassador of France to India on Wednesday. Lenain said that Elite Gurkhas were ensuring security to this evacuation flight. “The first French evacuation flight from Kabul yesterday included 21 Indian nationals: the elite Gurkhas who were ensuring security of the French Embassy,” Lenain said in a […]
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France to savour new lifting of Covid restrictions
People in France will on Wednesday be able to enjoy indoor dining and staying out until 11:00pm for the first time in months under a new relaxation of Covid rules, as cases fall and vaccinations rise. In a key new phase of the programme relaxing the lockdown, diners will be […]
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France imposes 7-day quarantine on UK visitors, could affect Cannes attendees
A seven-day self-isolation period has imposed on visitors arriving from the UK, the French government has announced. The mandate will come into effect on May 31. As per Deadline, the move was made because of worries over the COVID variant (B.1.617.2), which has seen rising cases in the UK in […]
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France, Mali govts urged to investigate civilian casualties in French airstrike
Human rights groups have called on the governments of France and Mali to carry out an independent investigation into the French airstrike in Mali that has resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. On Tuesday, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) published a report claiming that 19 civilians were killed on January 3 near the village of Bounty, when two French fighter jets […]
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France submits the baguette for Unesco heritage status
France has chosen the baguette as its candidate for Unesco intangible cultural heritage status, the government said yesterday, seeking recognition for that most quintessential of French symbols While berets and strings of garlic around the neck might be more stereotype than reality these days, long loaves of bread are still […]
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Kante to return to Chelsea after hamstring injury on France duty
France midfielder N’Golo Kante will return to Chelsea after sustaining a hamstring injury on international duty, the country’s football federation (FFF) said. The 29-year-old felt some discomfort towards the end of France’s 1-1 draw with Ukraine in Wednesday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier. He underwent tests yesterday, which revealed a minor […]
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France starts 6 pm curfew to slow Covid-19
People across France started heading home late this afternoon to meet a new, 6 pm curfew intended to help stem the spread of coronavirus infections, especially a more infectious variant. The virus has killed 70,000 people in France, the seventh highest toll in the world, and the government is particularly […]
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France’s Total quits top U.S. oil lobby in climate split
France’s Total SE on Friday became the first major global energy company to quit the main U.S. oil and gas lobby due to disagreements over its climate policies and support for easing drilling regulations. Total said it would not renew its 2021 membership with the American Petroleum Institute (API) following […]
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Huawei sues critics in France over remarks on China state ties
Huawei Technologies Co. is suing critics in France who alleged it has ties to the Chinese state. In an unprecedented move, the technology giant filed three defamation claims in Paris over comments made during television programs by a French researcher, a broadcast journalist and a telecommunications sector expert. The company’s legal […]
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France, UK, Germany, EU ‘extremely concerned’ by Iran’s nuclear deal breach
France, Germany, Britain and the European Union have said they are “extremely concerned” by Iran’s decision to re-start nuclear activities at one of its key sites, in breach of a landmark 2015 deal with international powers. “The Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom and the High Representative […]
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Kristina Mladenovic gives France 1-0 lead in Fed Cup final
Kristina Mladenovic thrashed Australia’s Fed Cup debutant Ajla Tomljanovic 6-1 6-1 in the opening singles at Perth Arena on Saturday as France took a 1-0 lead in the final. The French number one came out swinging on a scorching hot afternoon and maintained pressure throughout as rookie Tomljanovic capitulated in […]