Paris Hosts First Modest Fashion Week Celebrating Inclusive Style

By admin April 24, 2026 No comment

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Paris hosted its first-ever Modest Fashion Week, bringing together nearly 30 designers showcasing clothing that blends style with modesty, including long, flowing dresses and headscarves. Held at Hôtel Le Marois near the Champs-Élysées, the event highlighted floral patterns, soft tones, and nature-inspired designs from global creators, reflecting a growing demand for

France Plans Spending Freeze to Offset Iran Crisis Costs

By admin April 21, 2026 No comment

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The government of France has announced plans to offset the financial impact of the ongoing Iran crisis by freezing public spending. Rising energy prices and increased borrowing costs linked to the crisis are expected to cost the country between €4 billion and €6 billion. Authorities say the spending freeze will match these projected losses, helping […]

WW2 Bomb Detonated After Paris Evacuations

By admin April 20, 2026 No comment

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Thousands of residents were evacuated from a northern suburb of Paris after a World War Two-era bomb was discovered and safely detonated by authorities. The device, found in Colombes during construction work earlier this month, prompted officials to enforce a large evacuation zone, requiring residents within a 450-metre radius to leave their homes early Sunday. […]

French Businesses Engage Far Right Ahead Of 2027 Vote

By admin April 17, 2026 No comment

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France’s corporate elite is increasingly engaging with Marine Le Pen and her National Rally as the party gains momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election. A recent dinner in Paris with top executives, including Bernard Arnault, highlighted growing efforts by business leaders to better understand—and potentially influence—the party’s economic agenda. The meeting

Europe Antisemitism Laws Spark Free Speech Row

By admin April 16, 2026 No comment

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Lawmakers in France and Italy are moving forward with new laws to define and combat antisemitism, following a sharp rise in anti-Jewish incidents since 2023. The French proposal, set for parliamentary debate, seeks to penalize actions such as implicitly justifying terrorism or comparing Israel to Nazi Germany. Meanwhile, Italy is considering legislation that would formally

French Man Charged After Child Found Locked in Van

By admin April 11, 2026 No comment

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A 43-year-old man in Hagenbach has been charged after his nine-year-old son was discovered locked inside a van for over a year. The child was found by authorities after neighbours reported hearing unusual sounds coming from the vehicle parked near their apartment block. Police said the boy was severely malnourished, unable to walk, and living […]

French Court Allows Muslim Gathering to Proceed

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A major Muslim gathering in northern Paris will take place as scheduled after a French administrative court overturned a government order to ban it. Authorities had argued that the four-day Annual Encounter of Muslims of France posed a potential security risk, citing concerns that the event could become a target for terrorist attacks. However, organisers […]

G7 Ministers Urge Immediate End to Civilian Attacks in Iran War

By admin March 28, 2026 No comment

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Foreign ministers of the G7 nations have called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing Iran war, following a high-level meeting in France. In a joint statement, the ministers stressed the urgent need to reduce harm to civilian populations and protect critical infrastructure affected by the conflict. The […]

Paris Mayoral Race Puts Green Transformation to the Test

By admin March 14, 2026 No comment

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The upcoming mayoral election in Paris is shaping up as a key test of public support for the city’s ambitious green transformation. Over the past decade, outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo has pushed major changes, including around 1,000 km of cycle lanes, more trees and pedestrian-friendly streets. Supporters say the redesign has encouraged cycling and reduced […]

France Returns Sacred Talking Drum to Ivory Coast

By admin March 13, 2026 No comment

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France has repatriated a sacred talking drum, the Djidji Ayôkwé, to Ivory Coast more than a century after it was looted during colonial rule. Seized by French colonial authorities in 1916 and later displayed in Parisian museums, the drum was welcomed back by the Ebrié community at Abidjan International Airport, still in its protective crate. […]