Eighteen members of a significant people-smuggling gang were sentenced in France for orchestrating thousands of dangerous boat crossings in the English Channel. Described by prosecutors as ‘merchants of death,’ the mostly Iraqi Kurdish group was dismantled following a Europe-wide operation…
Eighteen members of a notorious people-smuggling gang have been sentenced in France for orchestrating thousands of dangerous boat crossings in the English Channel. Dubbed ‘merchants of death’ by prosecutors, the primarily Iraqi Kurdish group was dismantled during a Europe-wide operation…
Michelin has announced the closure of its plants in Cholet and Vannes, impacting more than 1,250 jobs by early 2026. The decision follows a significant decline in production activity, with workers expressing shock and frustration at the swift announcement. Employees…
The French government has announced key dates for the long-awaited end-of-life legislation, with discussions scheduled for the weeks of January 27 and February 3, 2025. National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet confirmed the commitment in a recent statement, signaling progress on…
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barbier praised the courage of a young Iranian student who publicly undressed in protest against harassment by security agents for not adhering to Iran’s strict dress code. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked…
On November 5, Justice Minister Didier Migaud expressed support for a national anti-organized crime prosecutor as a measure to effectively combat drug trafficking in France. Speaking on Franceinfo, he emphasized the seriousness of the issue, describing drug traffickers as ‘narcocriminels’…
In the wake of devastating floods on October 17 and 18, France has officially recognized a natural disaster for nearly 400 municipalities across ten departments, including Alpes-Maritimes and Rhône. The floods caused estimated damages between €350 million and €420 million,…
France is set to acquire 80% of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) in a deal valued at around 100 million euros, with the signing taking place on November 5 in Calais. The company’s strategic importance, given its substantial market share in…
The trial of Brahim Chnina, whose social media posts incited hatred against French teacher Samuel Paty prior to his brutal murder in 2020, has commenced in Paris. Chnina is accused of collaboration with a radical Islamist to incite violence. Paty…
Amira Zaiter, a pro-Palestinian activist from Nice, was sentenced on November 4 to three years in prison, including one year with an electronic bracelet. Found guilty of 13 counts related to the glorification of terrorism and hate speech on social…
A violent altercation at the Ouzouar-la-Ferrière train station, located approximately 30 kilometers east of Paris, resulted in four injuries, two of which are serious. The conflict broke out around 8:00 AM local time for yet unknown reasons. Among the injured,…
The trial of eight individuals linked to the harassment of Samuel Paty, a French history teacher killed by an Islamist over four years ago, commenced today. Paty’s family seeks justice and an understanding of the chain of events that led…
