A guide to Ventimiglia’s new dining and leisure sceneVentimiglia has undergone a major transformation with the opening of Cala del Forte, and the new marina has established the coastal Italian town as a hub of culinary delights and leisure activities that complement its famous farmers markets and diverse shopping options.
‘The far right drummed up a militia’: French extremists seize on teen’s murder to stoke violenceIt all started with the tragic death of a teenage boy attending a village dance in southern France. Although the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, members of France’s ultra-right immediately blamed it on “anti-French” sentiment, descending on the region en masse to avenge his death.
“Leave and Take” libraries launched in MonacoAs part of efforts to promote the reduction of waste, the Mairie has opened the first of a series of municipal libraries featuring books donated in the Principality.
Scouts and Guides join with Prince Albert to plant trees at reforestation site in La TurbieTo dually mark the centenaries of Prince Rainier III and the existence of the Scouts and Guides in Monaco, 100 native trees were planted on a parcel of land in La Turbie over the weekend by the association, which was joined in its endeavour by Prince Albert and Princess Stéphanie.
France to ban smoking on beaches and close to schoolsThe French government said on Tuesday it would ban smoking on all the country's beaches, in public parks and forests and near schools, while the price of cigarettes will rise to unprecedented levels.
Invisible disabilities in France: A silent struggleMore than a fifth of the French population is disabled. But for 80 percent of them, it doesn't show. Whether to disclose it or not is a delicate choice, given that disability is the leading cause of discrimination in France. Our team went to meet teenager Marc, who has a rare...
Price of Paris metro tickets to double during 2024 OlympicsMetro tickets will almost double in price during next year's Paris Olympics to help cover the cost of running urban transport with millions more visitors, the regional transport authority has announced.
Sports round-up: AS Monaco defeated by Paris Saint-Germain while Roca Team perform wellA Kylian Mbappé-led Paris Saint-Germain trounced AS Monaco 5-2 in a Ligue 1 pitting in the French capital, but it was a different story for the Roca Team, who returned from a defeat as Real Madrid to secure successive victories in the EuroLeague and Betclic Elite.
French serial killer's widow on trial over decades-old murdersThe widow of a French serial killer known as the "ogre of the Ardennes" goes on trial from Tuesday over her role in three murders dating back several decades, including the killing of a British woman whose body was found in a river in 1990.
Historian debunks claims that Coco Chanel served in the French ResistanceNew documents surfaced in September indicating that Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel may have played a double role during World War II, serving not only as an informant for the Nazis but also as a member of the French Resistance. But a historian who has analysed the new evidence says he has “serious doubts” about her alleged...
French government urges calm after teen's killingThe French government urged calm Monday after the killing of a teenage boy at a village dance party earlier this month was followed up with violent demonstrations by the extreme right.
Traditional houses in France's Alsace region get new lease of lifeThe French region of Alsace is famous for its traditional half-timbered houses. But this centuries-old heritage is threatened by the passage of time and urban development. Every year, 400 of these remarkable old houses are demolished. But a few locals are trying to safeguard their heritage. One young couple have...
French Labour Minister on trial for favouritismFrench Labour Minister Olivier Dussopt becomes the second sitting minister to go on trial on Monday at the Paris criminal court. He is accused of favouritism when awarding a public contract when he was the mayor of a small town in 2009.
Financial abuse in intimate relationships, a red flag for domestic violenceStealing money from bank accounts, forbidding or sabotaging work, controlling or unevenly splitting household expenses: financial abuse in intimate relationships persists in France. Often undetected, it’s frequently linked to physical violence.
Six remanded in custody over killing of French teenagerSix people have been remanded in custody over the killing of a French teenager whose death at a village dance party sparked political controversy in France, prosecutors said Sunday.
Albert Londres, unflinching reporter who inspired France's top journalism prizeThis year’s Prix Albert Londres, France’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize, will be awarded on 27 November. It bears the name of a legendary French journalist who travelled the world reporting – and both fascinated and appalled readers with what he described.
France detains Nice footballer Atal over post in support of GazaFrench police have detained Algerian international Youcef Atal, who plays for Ligue 1 football side Nice, over suspected "justification of terrorism" after he published a social media post on the Israel-Hamas war.
Gender-based violence in French universities: ‘I decided something had to change’The most prestigious universities and business schools in France such as Sciences Po and HEC train the country’s future executives and politicians. But due to the prevalence of gender-based violence that takes place on campus, for many students, they are also spaces that don’t feel safe.
This video does not show Muslim migrants assaulting women in Paris metroSome social media users are sharing a video that's gone viral since November 15, claiming it shows Muslim migrants assaulting a group of women in the Paris metro. We explain what this miscaptioned video really shows, in this edition of Truth or Fake.
French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demandFood insecurity in France is growing. Over the past decade, the number of people asking for help has tripled. On French Connections, we dive into the world of food banks and how these charities are struggling to provide for France's neediest. We look at why critics say the system needs...