The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled against the French railway company SNCF’s requirement for passengers to choose between ‘Mr.’ or ‘Ms.’ when purchasing tickets, stating such a policy is not necessary and contributes to the exclusion of…
Bernard Casoni, the former coach of US Orléans, has been fined €25,000, including €15,000 suspended, for making racist comments about his players during a pre-match press conference in October 2023. The remarks, which likened his players’ intelligence to that of…
Une délégation des Républicains, dirigée par Laurent Wauquiez et Mathieu Darnaud, a rencontré des ministres à Bercy pour discuter du budget 2025. Ils insistent sur la nécessité de réduire les dépenses publiques sans augmenter les impôts. Les discussions se poursuivent,…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy spoke in court for the first time regarding allegations of Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign. He firmly denied receiving any Libyan funds, emphasizing his commitment to the truth during the trial. Sarkozy accused…
Générations Futures has launched an enhanced version of its interactive map ‘Géophyto,’ which tracks pesticide purchases throughout France. This tool allows users to filter data by department, year, and pesticide types, highlighting regions with high agricultural activity. While it reveals…
On January 9, 2025, France held a memorial service organized by the Crif to honor the victims of the Hypercacher attack and other acts of anti-Semitism. Political figures including Bruno Retailleau, Gérald Darmanin, and Manuel Valls attended the ceremony where…
In a dramatic seventh day of the 47th Dakar Rally, Nasser al-Attiyah from Dacia claimed victory despite mechanical issues, marking his 51st career win. Meanwhile, French motorcyclist Adrien Van Beveren faced a setback due to a two-minute penalty for speeding,…
Despite a law mandating organic waste sorting for individuals in France starting January 1, 2024, progress remains slow. Only around 40% of the population has access to collection means, with many municipalities lagging in implementation. While some areas, like Sotteville-lès-Rouen,…
Ahmad al-Chareh, Syria’s newly appointed leader, has pledged an inclusive government within three months, but many Syrians are skeptical about the timeline for institutional reconstruction. The international community is demanding assurances from the new authorities, particularly given concerns about their…
Les partis de gauche en France se sont réunis à Bercy pour discuter de la suspension de la réforme des retraites, condition essentielle selon le député socialiste Philippe Brun pour éviter une motion de censure. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader de La…
A recent study by Drees reveals that prior to the Covid crisis, Western and Northern Europe experienced higher depression rates compared to Southern and Eastern Europe, with France reporting the highest at 11%. The study highlights significant disparities across regions…
Oyonnax Rugby has announced the termination of contracts for players Rory Grice and Chris Farrell following their convictions for serious criminal offenses. Grice received a 12-year sentence for rape, while Farrell was sentenced to 4 years for failing to intervene….
