France - Page 103

Vatican restricts French priest following allegations claiming he sexually abused his therapy patients

January 18, 2023

Vatican restricts French priest following allegations claiming he sexually abused his therapy patients

The Vatican restricted a French priest who allegedly sexually abused his therapy patients. However, they did not defrock or sanction him in any other way.

French city believes Madonna may own painting lost during WWI, asks for loan

January 18, 2023

French city believes Madonna may own painting lost during WWI, asks for loan

On Monday, French Mayor Brigitte Fouré asked Madonna to consider loaning the city of Amiens a painting it lost during WWI as it attempts to become a 2028 European Capital of Culture.

France to push ‘Made in Europe’ strategy at European Union summit

January 16, 2023

France to push ‘Made in Europe’ strategy at European Union summit

France is planning to push a “Made in Europe” strategy at February’s European Union summit in an effort to prevent firms from relying on outside suppliers.

Paris prepares Eiffel Tower tribute to Mahsa Amini as protests continue

January 16, 2023

Paris prepares Eiffel Tower tribute to Mahsa Amini as protests continue

The city of Paris prepared a tribute to Mahsa Amini, the Iranian who died after being detained by the police. Thousands of people have protested the Iranians death.

Paris train station attacker shot after injuring 6 with 'bladed weapon'

January 11, 2023

Paris train station attacker shot after injuring 6 with 'bladed weapon'

At least six people were injured in an unprovoked attack by a suspect carrying a "bladed weapon" at Paris' busy Gare du Nord train station Wednesday.

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne unveils pension overhaul aimed at raising the retirement age

January 10, 2023

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne unveils pension overhaul aimed at raising the retirement age

The prime minister of France announced that the country plans on raising the retirement age in a new pension plan. The age will be raised from 62 to 64 by 2030.

France's government unveils plans to tighten hunting safety rules, no outright ban instituted

January 9, 2023

France's government unveils plans to tighten hunting safety rules, no outright ban instituted

New plans to tighten hunting regulations in France were instituted by the country's government. An outright ban that activists were hoping for was not instituted.

French Defense Ministry expected to send armored combat vehicles to Ukraine

January 5, 2023

French Defense Ministry expected to send armored combat vehicles to Ukraine

Ukraine is expecting to receive armored combat vehicles from the French Defense Ministry. The countries' officials will meet to discuss a delivery timetable and training.

Iran outraged after French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo publishes cartoons mocking Khamenei

January 4, 2023

Iran outraged after French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo publishes cartoons mocking Khamenei

French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has published a series of offensive cartoons depicting Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

French police investigate allegations of sexual assault against former archbishop of Paris

January 4, 2023

French police investigate allegations of sexual assault against former archbishop of Paris

The archbishop of Paris has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman who is under legal protection. Authorities in France are investigating the allegations.