France Pushes to Delay EU Mercosur Trade Deal Vote Amid Farmer Protests

By admin December 15, 2025 No comment

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France is urging the European Union to delay a vote on ratifying the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement, citing strong opposition from farmers and recent protests across the country. The deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, signed a year ago but not yet ratified, aims to open new markets for European exporters facing pressure from […]

Global Cities Tighten Hanukkah Security After Sydney Bondi Beach Attack

By admin December 15, 2025 No comment

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Major cities across Europe and the United States have heightened security around Hanukkah celebrations following a deadly shooting at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities in Berlin, London, New York and Warsaw increased police presence at synagogues, public menorah lightings and other Jewish sites as a precaution. The measures come amid concerns […]

Google Faces $129 Million Asset Freeze in France After Russian Court Rulings

By admin December 13, 2025 No comment

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Alphabet-owned Google is facing a temporary freeze on around €110 million ($129 million) of its assets in France after orders obtained by the administrator of its defunct Russian business. According to documents seen by Reuters, the move follows rulings issued by Russian arbitration courts between 2024 and 2025 and marks an unusual attempt by Russian […]

Marseille Gripped by Fear as Drug Wars Pull Children Into Brutal Violence

By admin December 11, 2025 No comment

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Marseille is facing an intense wave of drug-related violence, with children increasingly pulled into the city’s escalating gang wars. The recent murder of 15-year-old Adel—shot, burned, and left on a beach—has shocked residents and fuelled a growing sense of psychose, or collective panic. Local authorities say teenagers are being recruited, coerced, and sometimes enslaved

Inquiry Reveals Louvre Heist Succeeded Due to 30-Second Security Lapse

By admin December 11, 2025 No comment

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A French culture ministry inquiry has found that the burglars who stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre in October gained a crucial 30-second advantage due to security lapses at the museum. The four thieves, who escaped with jewels worth $102 million, exploited delays in surveillance footage and weaknesses in the museum’s infrastructure, including a […]

Huawei Reconsiders Future of Its New French Factory Amid Europe’s Tougher Stance

By admin December 11, 2025 No comment

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Huawei is reassessing the future of its newly completed manufacturing plant in eastern France as slow 5G deployment and growing restrictions on Chinese telecom equipment reshape its European plans. The €200 million facility near Strasbourg, finished in September, remains unused, with officials and executives suggesting the company is undecided about proceeding. The plant

France Passes Social Security Budget by Razor-Thin Margin

By admin December 10, 2025 No comment

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French lawmakers approved the 2026 social security budget in a tense vote, offering Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a short-term political victory but exposing deep fractures within the government. The bill passed by just 13 votes, emphasizing the fragile state of a parliament where no party holds a majority. To secure Socialist support, Lecornu agreed to […]

Macron Stresses Need for U.S.–Europe Unity on Ukraine

By admin December 5, 2025 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that unity between Europe and the United States remains crucial in supporting Ukraine. Speaking during a visit to China, Macron dismissed suggestions that he had questioned Washington’s commitment to Kyiv, insisting there was “no mistrust” and underscoring that transatlantic cooperation is vital on the issue. Macron welcomed the

Louvre to Increase Ticket Prices for Non-EU Tourists After Security Failures

By admin November 29, 2025 No comment

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The Louvre Museum in Paris will raise ticket prices by 45% for most non-EU tourists starting 14 January, increasing the standard entry cost to €32. Visitors from countries such as the US, UK, and China will be affected, with guided group visitors paying €28. The measure aims to generate €15m–€20m annually to support major upgrades, […]

Macron Launches Voluntary Youth Military Service Amid Rising Global Threats

By admin November 28, 2025 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday a new voluntary youth military service set to begin by mid-2026, aiming to strengthen the nation’s defense in the face of “accelerating threats” worldwide. Open to 18- and 19-year-olds, the program will last 10 months, offer pay, and initially engage 3,000 participants on French soil, expanding to 10,000 […]