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John Galliano's designs go on display in Paris

As a private collection of the British fashion designer's pieces are spotlighted in the French capital, Euronews Culture asks if it's possible to separate a talent from their opinions.

10/07/2023

France

Far-right violence on the march, warns French intelligence chief

Recent incidents involving harassment of mayors indicate that hardcore groups are becoming emboldened.

09/07/2023

France

Paris gets a facelift as it prepares to host the 2024 Olympic Games

It's a little over a year until the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the city is buzzing with extensive construction projects. However, the city council is looking beyond the Games as it seeks to make the city more climate-friendly.

09/07/2023

France

Demonstrators defy police ban and protest against police brutality

A dozen deputies from La France insoumise attended the rally for Adama Traoré, despite it being banned

08/07/2023

France

French police seize thousands of cannabis plants in Alpine raid

An eight-month investigation uncovered an enormous growing operation near Grenoble.

08/07/2023

Culture news

Paris Fashion: The best haute couture on show this week

This week began with civil unrest raging across France forcing some some high end labels to cancel shows and events, Nonetheless, Paris fashion's Couture Week has been hailed as one of the best yet.

07/07/2023

Culture news

Chloé Creative Director Gabriela Hearst to exit French luxury brand

After months of speculation, the Uruguayan-born 46-year-old has confirmed she's leaving the French luxury label after a tenure of just three years.

07/07/2023

Travel News

Tourists in France refuse to be put off by social unrest

As the holiday season begins, how is the world's number one holiday destination coping after a week's unrest?

07/07/2023

France

Macron threatens to cut off social media during protests

French president Emmanuel Macron claims that protesters are using Snapchat, TikTok, and Telegram to film violent events and organise illegal gatherings.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Paris Fashion Week: Stunning couture designs unveiled amid protests

Paris Fashion Week's couture shows have commenced this week amidst extensive protests and riots in the capital. Here are some of the highlights from this highly-discussed event thus far.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Festival d'Avignon brings theatre to a mediaeval castle in France

The Festival d’Avignon has kicked off in France bringing a month long of theatrical festivities to its mediaeval city location.

05/07/2023

France

Fundraiser for French police officer who shot teen closed down

The family of the dead 17-year-old and politicians have filed complaints over the controversial crowdfunder.

05/07/2023

Green News

French train operator fined after pet cat killed by train

An animal rights group took SNCF to court following the tragic incident in Paris.

05/07/2023

France

French President Macron offers reassurance to mayors over riots

French President Emmanuel Macron has met with mayors of hundreds of towns which were hit by violent protests following the fatal shooting of a teenager by police

04/07/2023

Europe News

Man behind fundraiser for policeman who shot Nahel blames family

Euronews spoke to Jean Messiha, the man behind the controversial crowdfunding campaign in support of the police officer who shot Nahel dead last week.

04/07/2023

France

France’s Macron weakened by crisis over teen killed by police

Even in normal times Emmanuel Macron needed allies' help governing France.

04/07/2023

France

French mayors unite in opposing six days of violent protests

Mayors across France have held rallies to oppose almost a week of violent protests following the fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer

03/07/2023

France

GoFundMe wont cancel fundraiser for French policeman who killed teen

More than one million euros have been donated for the police officer, who has been charged with homicide over the shooting of a 17-year-old boy.

03/07/2023

Tech News

Why is social media being blamed for fueling riots in France?

Riots were triggered after a 17-year-old called Nahel was shot by French police. Social media is now being partly blamed for adding fuel to the fire.

03/07/2023

France

French riots ease as arrests on Sunday night fall

Tens of thousands of police have been deployed to quell violent unrest that has rocked cities across France.

02/07/2023

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WATCH: Security in Paris after nights of protests

Armed officers and large groups of police gathered in Paris on Saturday following four straight nights of rioting and looting across France.

02/07/2023

France

French prime minister condemns car ramming attack on mayor's home

Authorities said the incident was an apparent attempt to burn down the local official's house.

02/07/2023

France

The best photos from across Europe this week

The best photos from across Europe this week

02/07/2023

My Europe Series

France's working on a new immigration bill. It's proving controversial

In France, introducing new immigration laws seems almost like a governmental rite of passage.

02/07/2023

France

As Nahel is buried, Macron cancels trip to Germany

President Emmanuel Macron has scrapped an official trip to Germany after a fourth straight night of rioting in France.

01/07/2023

France

France deploys 45,000 officers for fifth night of urban violence

Some 2,800 people have been arrested since 17-year-old Nahel was shot by an officer on Tuesday. The incident has stirred up long-simmering tensions between police and young people who struggle with poverty, unemployment and racial discrimination.

01/07/2023