A rare nine-carat pink diamond known as the Grand Condé has gone on public display in France, nearly 100 years after it was stolen in a daring overnight robbery. The pear-shaped gemstone was taken from the Château de Chantilly in October 1926 and hidden inside a hollowed-out apple. It was recovered weeks later after a […]
France is witnessing a growing shift towards private retirement savings as public confidence in its pension system declines. Concerns over rising government debt, an ageing population and falling birth rates have led many workers, particularly younger people, to question whether the state-funded system can provide sufficient retirement income. A survey found that 72% of
At least 19 people were injured on Thursday evening after a minibus collided with a train at a loading platform for the Channel Tunnel in northern France, according to the local prefect’s office. Authorities confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening. The accident occurred at the Eurotunnel site, where the minibus was carrying truck […]
The French government has promised to deploy 3,000 additional substitute teachers in the coming days, marking its first major response to weeks of student protests over a lack of resources in secondary education. Education Minister Edouard Geffray announced the measure on Thursday, following demonstrations across the country. According to the government, 6,877 people have
French high school students continued blockading schools and marching in cities on Thursday, extending protests into their third week over teacher shortages and deteriorating school buildings. The Education Ministry said 224 schools were closed in the morning, while 151 were partially reopening, with 94% of high schools either fully or partly open. Prime Minister Sebastien
The Kremlin on Wednesday criticised France’s test launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile, saying the move reflected Europe’s growing focus on confrontation with Russia. Moscow described the approach as a “dead end” strategy. French President Emmanuel Macron had praised Tuesday’s missile test off the coast of Brittany, saying it sent a clear message without
France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to beat Belgium in a dramatic Nations League comeback, extending Zinedine Zidane’s unbeaten start as manager. Belgium took the lead through Dodi Lukebakio, who finished after receiving a superb long pass from Romeo Lavia. France eventually equalised through Desire Doue’s low strike from outside the box. […]
Hundreds of French high schools were expected to remain closed on Monday as student protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and poorly maintained school buildings entered a second week. Education Minister Edouard Geffray said around 400 to 500 of the country’s 3,700 high schools would be completely or partially closed ahead of nationwide demonstrations
The euro slipped to a 17-month low on Monday as investors grew increasingly concerned about France’s worsening fiscal position and political uncertainty ahead of next year’s presidential election. The currency fell as much as 0.8% to $1.1160 before recovering to around $1.1202. French stocks also weakened, while the premium on French 10-year bonds over German […]
Tesla’s new-car registrations increased across several European markets in September, adding to signs of a recovery for the U.S. electric vehicle maker after two years of declining sales in the region. Registrations rose 61.9% in France, 2.2% in Norway and 38.4% in Sweden compared with the same month last year, according to data from national […]









