Americans Flock to France in 2025 Despite Trump-EU Tensions

By admin February 19, 2026 No comment

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Despite strained relations between U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and the French government, American tourism to France surged in 2025. According to the French tourism ministry, visits from the United States rose 17% compared to the previous year, with more than 5 million Americans travelling to the country. The increase came even as the U.S. […]

Identical Twin Brothers’ Shared DNA Complicates French Murder Trial

By admin February 9, 2026 No comment

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A murder trial in France has been complicated by the involvement of identical twin brothers whose shared DNA has made it impossible for forensic experts to determine which one pulled the trigger. The 33-year-old twins are among five defendants standing trial near Paris over a double murder and several attempted killings that took place in […]

Louvre Says Empress Eugénie’s Crown Can Be Restored After Heist Damage

By admin February 6, 2026 No comment

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The Louvre Museum has said the crown of French Empress Eugénie was left badly crushed but largely intact after it was dropped by thieves during a high-profile jewellery raid last October. Although raiders stole jewels worth an estimated €88 million, they abandoned the diamond-studded crown on their escape route. The museum has now released the […]

Marine Le Pen’s Appeal on EU Funds Misuse Begins in Paris

By admin January 13, 2026 No comment

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has begun a critical appeal in Paris that could determine her eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election. She was banned from holding public office in March after being convicted, along with eight former National Rally (RN) lawmakers, of misappropriating over €4 million in European Union funds. The […]

Louvre Reopens After Strike Delay, Some Sections Remain Closed

By admin January 5, 2026 No comment

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Paris’ Louvre Museum reopened on Monday after a three-hour delay, though several sections remained closed as staff partially resumed a strike over pay and working conditions, according to Reuters. Employees had held a meeting earlier in the day to decide whether to continue rolling industrial action, which began last month and was paused during the […]

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 […]

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, […]

Louvre Shuts Campana Gallery After Structural Weaknesses Discovered

By admin November 18, 2025 No comment

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France’s Louvre Museum has closed its Campana Gallery after a structural assessment revealed severe weaknesses in beams supporting the Sully wing. The gallery, which showcases Greek vases and includes office spaces, dates back to the 1930s and was shut less than a month after a high-profile daylight heist exposed security vulnerabilities at the world-famous museum. […]

France Remembers Bataclan Attacks as Jihadist Threat Persists a Decade Later

By admin November 13, 2025 No comment

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As France marks ten years since the deadly Bataclan attacks, the nation faces renewed reminders of the enduring jihadist threat. Authorities have arrested Maëva B, a 27-year-old French convert linked to Salah Abdeslam, the only surviving attacker from November 2015, on suspicion of plotting a violent act. The arrest underscores the persistence of home-grown extremism, […]

Protest Disrupts Israel Philharmonic Concert in Paris

By admin November 7, 2025 No comment

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A concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris was disrupted multiple times on Thursday night when protesters set off flares in the auditorium. Four people were detained after clashes broke out in the Pierre Boulez hall, forcing the performance led by conductor Lahav Shani and pianist Sir Andras Schiff to be temporarily halted due […]