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Hundreds of thousands march in nationwide strike in France

Thursday's protests came a day after French lawmakers rejected the first part of the 2027 budget bill, in a unified consensus across party lines.

5 November 2026

Europe News

'Too early' to say if Europe flight bomb threats linked, EU says

The incidents come after some 27 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief closure of a Warsaw airport and the scrambling of air force planes in Rome.

5 November 2026

Europe News

As maritime threats rise, France seeks to bolster Europe's naval power

France is at the forefront of efforts to strengthen Europe's naval capabilities. Its growing naval arsenal is on display this week at Euronaval, the world's largest naval defence show, held annually near Paris.

4 November 2026

Culture news

Winner of France's top literary prize admits using AI for novel

A day after being crowned with France's top literary award, Philippe Jaenada, spoke on France Inter radio about how he used AI to write "The Unknown Woman from Quai de Javel", the novel that won him this year's Goncourt Prize.

4 November 2026

Tech News

Cyberattack hits French blood banks but no samples compromised

The incident comes after supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over.

4 November 2026

Culture news

Philippe Jaenada wins 2026 Prix Goncourt for novel 'L'Inconnue du quai de Javel'

The jury for the Goncourt Prize, France's most prestigious literary award, has delivered its verdict, amid controversy over the dominant role of the Madrigall group in the selections.

3 November 2026

Europe News

Students block high schools across France ahead of general strike

The school protests have fuelled a nationwide movement against soaring prices and inadequate public services, which has drawn hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets over the past three weekends.

3 November 2026

Europe News

Watch: Unseen images of drone sinking Greek tanker off Bulgarian coast

Russia is suspected of being behind a recent wave of attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Black Sea.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Limited school protests resume in France as holidays end

The government has announced measures, including changing the university admissions process, ensuring more teachers and capping the number of pupils per class.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Paris riots: France investigates after petrol bomb sets officer on fire

France has opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during protests over the rising cost of living in Paris.

2 November 2026

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Clashes in Paris as France’s youth protests over cost of living

France faces a third weekend of mass youth protests over living costs, education and public services, with clashes erupting in Paris.

1 November 2026

Culture Series

Ellen von Unwerth on fashion photography and female empowerment

Euronews Culture sat down with the renowned German photographer Ellen von Unwerth to discuss her contribution to Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari's 2027 Toiletpaper calendar, her unique approach to fashion photography and the stories behind some of her most iconic images.

1 November 2026

Europe News

France braces for protests: 70,000 police, curfews and Halloween fears

Mass protests are expected to sweep across France this Saturday, coinciding with Halloween celebrations as authorities deploy a major security operation.

31 October 2026

Business

BNP Paribas downplays French debt exposure as profit beats forecasts

The French multinational bank BNP Paribas beat profit forecasts in the third quarter as revenue from equities trading surged 50%, and announced a €1.3 billion share buyback while playing down its exposure to French debt.

28 October 2026

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France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protest

Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.

26 October 2026

Europe News

Over 1,300 arrests across France as protesters clashed with police

Some 70,000 law enforcement officers were mobilised ahead of Saturday's planned protests after authorities bolstered security following last weekend's riots.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Young protesters clash with police on Rome streets

Young protesters clashed with police in Rome on Saturday as demonstrations over wages, the cost of living and public services spread across Italy.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Euronews on the ground as hundreds of thousands protest in Paris

The government has blamed the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party and Jean-Luc Mélenchon for what it says is stoking violence, an accusation the party denies.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Watch: French police deploy armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille

French police deployed Centaure armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille on Saturday as authorities stepped up security during protests over the rising cost of living.

24 October 2026

Europe News

French police clash with protesters following largely peaceful demos

Organisers said more than 800,000 took part in demonstrations across the country, with 250,000 in Paris alone. Authorities said 410,000 demonstrated nationwide. The protests were over the high cost of living and lack of funding for education.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Tensions mount as thousands rally against Marine Le Pen’s rally

The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, joined left-wing politicians and trade union leaders in Orléans as Marine Le Pen's party gathered ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

24 October 2026

Europe News

French police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Lyon

French police fired tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters outside Lyon 3 University, in an area where demonstrations were banned.

24 October 2026

Europe News

France on edge as fresh nationwide protests begin

As France readies itself for another day of nationwide protests, the government's efforts to prevent renewed violence have prompted criticism from some.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall

Limoges Town Hall, a historic building dating back to 1883, was largely destroyed by fire during riots on 17 October. Images released by the city council show the extensive damage inside the building.

24 October 2026

Europe News

France bolsters security as businesses brace for renewed protests

A massive security operation has been deployed across France for major protests on Saturday. Businesses across the country remain tense following violence which overshadowed peaceful demonstrations last weekend.

23 October 2026

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France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest

Wooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.

23 October 2026