French authorities have shut down a website falsely claiming to be recruiting French volunteers to fight in Ukraine. The website purported to be organising a recruitment drive to enlist 200,000 French citizens, AFP reported "The site is a fake government site and has been reposted by malicious accounts as part of a disinformation campaign," the … Continue reading France shuts down fake website recruiting 200,000 to fight in Ukraine
As Western leaders met in Paris last night, their task was to send a clear message to Vladimir Putin on the second anniversary of his invasion of Ukraine. They need to project resolve and unity as the war starts to shift in Moscow's favour. The French president's comments should be seen in that light, not … Continue reading OPINION: Macron’s comments represent a major shift in thinking – and words carry weight
Macron: Placing Western troops on ground in Ukraine 'not ruled out' Emmanuel Macron has said there is no consensus on sending troops to Ukraine, but the prospect cannot be ruled out. Speaking at a conference of 20 European leaders in Paris today, the French president said: "There is no consensus at this stage... to send … Continue reading Macron urges allies to ensure Russia doesn’t win
France and Ukraine have signed a security agreement including pledges from Paris to deliver more arms, train soldiers and send up to €3bn in military aid to Kyiv this year. France, alongside other partners, will also help Ukraine make its defence capacities "increasingly interoperable with NATO", according to the French president's office. "This includes the development … Continue reading France pledges up to €3bn in military aid to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron was expected to appoint a new prime minister on Tuesday (Jan 9), as he seeks to boost his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections. The move will not necessarily lead to any major political shift but rather signals a desire for Macron to try to move beyond last year's unpopular … Continue reading Macron to name new France PM
Penalizing the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo for defamation is a "historical decision," a Muslim association said. The controversial magazine was fined on Dec. 22 for defaming the Muslim school "Valeurs et Reussite" in France's southeastern town of Valence. The school was allegedly linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, according to a Charlie Hebdo article published … Continue reading Penalizing satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo for defamation is ‘historic’: Muslim association
A plane carrying 300 Indian citizens grounded in France over human trafficking allegations is free to take off again. Those on board the charter flight run by Romanian company Legend Airlines were travelling from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates to Managua, Nicaragua. But the A340 plane was grounded at Vatry Airport, a small hub … Continue reading Grounded plane in France carrying hundreds of Indian citizens amid human trafficking probe
Six teenagers in France have been convicted for their roles in the beheading of a teacher by an Islamic extremist three years ago which shocked the country. Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher, was killed on 16 October 2020, near his school in a northwest Paris suburb by an 18-year-old of Chechen origin who … Continue reading French teens convicted for their roles in the killing of teacher Samuel Paty
Lionel Messi joked that PSG fans wouldn't want him parading his eighth Ballon d'Or at the club after things on the pitch didn't go as well as hoped. Messi won eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday Jokes PSG wouldn't want him parading it Relationship with the club & fans soured WHAT HAPPENED? Messi admitted after winning his record-extending … Continue reading Why Messi missed Ballon d’Or event at PSG stadium
A French navy ship will bring supplies for Gaza hospitals "soon", Emmanuel Macron has said. Speaking at a joint news conference with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, the French leader called for humanitarian aid to enter the Palestinian enclave without obstacles. He also said it was essential to get fuel supplies to health … Continue reading Macron: French navy ship to bring supplies for Gaza hospitals
On Thursday, Orano’s board approved a 30% production capacity increase for its Tricastin factory, in Southern France – Europe’s largest nuclear technology site. The project and its consequent financing will allow France to move away from its reliance on Russia. “In the current geopolitical context, the purpose of this increase in enrichment capacities is to strengthen … Continue reading France invests €1.7bn on uranium to cut ties with Russia
A maximum security alert - the highest level - means "vigilance and maximum protection in the event of an imminent threat of a terrorist attack or directly after an attack". There are also "concerns the whole territory may be targeted". A source told Le Parisien the man rushed into school shouting “Allahu Akbar" as he … Continue reading France issues Maximum Security Alert Amid Threats of Terrorist Attack
Police in France have used tear gas and water cannons on protesters attending a banned pro-Palestinian demonstration in Paris. Hundreds of people gathered in the capital to condemn the attacks carried out by Israel on Gaza, despite such rallies being banned by the government earlier today. Demonstrators chanted "Israel murderer" and "Macron accomplice" as they … Continue reading French police used tear gas on banned pro-Palestinian protesters
Although nine out of 10 Black people in France report that they are exposed to discrimination, the government ignores the problems caused by racism in the country, French politician and activist Patrick Lozes said. In an interview with Anadolu on Monday, Lozes, the founder and president of the Representative Council of Black Associations (CRAN), evaluated … Continue reading 9 out of 10 Black people suffer discrimination in France
A group of demonstrators gathered in front of the French Embassy in Vienna to voice opposition in a display of solidarity against a recent ban on abayas (long dresses) in French schools. Organized as a peaceful protest, participants donned long dresses and brandished banners emblazoned with slogans such as "Abaya is our right and identity", … Continue reading Protest against abaya ban in French schools takes place in Vienna
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