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Protecting Corsican Scandola Nature Reserve amid tourism boom

Scandola, a UNESCO-listed nature reserve off the coast of Corsica, is attracting a growing number of visitors from around the world – drawn to its dramatic landscapes and rich marine life. However, protecting its unique wildlife and fragile marine ecosystem is becoming an increasingly delicate balancing act. Our colleagues at…

France 24

Corsica autonomy plan clears first hurdle in divided French parliament

Corsica’s proposed autonomy within the French Republic has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle, with lawmakers backing a constitutional reform that could give the island new powers while leaving key state authority in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Two Babylonian Kings, an Egyptian Customs Official and a Corsican Hoard Lead TimeLine's 2 June Antiquities & Ancient Art Auction

HARWICH, United Kingdom, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TimeLine Auctions, the British saleroom known for museum-level antiquities, will hold its Antiquities & Ancient Art Auction on 2 June 2026. Day One has headline pieces from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and the western Mediterranean, within a wider sale spanning the Palaeolithic…

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Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver...' - Former French Emperor’s thought-provoking lesson on success and deception

Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte, a Corsican military genius, rose from humble beginnings to become Emperor of the French. His daring campaigns reshaped Europe. He introduced the Napoleonic Code, promoting equality and property rights. Despite his ambition, his invasion of Russia led to his downfall. He…

The Economic Times

‘Was she going to an appointment, maybe even a romantic one?’: ASA’s best phone picture

The Corsican photographer’s patience paid off when they captured this stunning silhouette of a young woman

The Guardian - UK

Storm batters France, killing lorry driver and leaving 850,000 homes without power

The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.

Euronews

Storm Harry hits Malta, Corsica and Catalonia with floods

Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.

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Former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at mother's funeral

Alain Orsoni, 71, ex-FLNC leader and former president of AC Ajaccio football club, was killed by a sniper at his mother's funeral in Vero.

Euronews

French court investigates murder of former Corsican separatist leader

France’s newly inaugurated anti–organised crime bureau is to investigate the murder of the former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni, who was shot dead while attending his mother’s funeral on Monday afternoon.

Radio France Internationale

Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica

Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for many

The Guardian - UK

What France can learn from Italy's fight against organised crime

A spate of shootings in French cities has drawn attention to the growing number of victims of drug-related organised crime. While the government's answer has largely been to get tough on law and order, campaigners argue repression alone is not enough, and are calling for France to follow Italy's example…

Radio France Internationale

'Silence kills': Thousands march against the mafia in Corsica protests

Anti-mafia demonstrations calling for "fear to change sides" took place on the French island of Corsica on 15 November, with several thousand people marching in Ajaccio and Bastia.

Radio France Internationale

The Kingdom review – an intensely exciting and absorbing mob drama

Corsica-set mafia tale boasts outstanding performances from first-time actors as it follows a teenage girl discovering and revelling in her status as the blueblood daughter of a crime boss

The Guardian - UK

The best holidays to book for June 2025, from coastal Corsica to train rides through Canada

Whether walking the wild west coast of Wales or holing up in the Lazio countryside, there’s jet-setting and staycations to boot at the start of the summer season

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Radio France Internationale

Police in Corsica launch gun amnesty programme in bid to curb homicide rate

Gun owners in Corsica are being asked to hand over weapons to police stations as part of an amnesty programme aimed at reducing the number and use of firearms in the Mediterranean island with a homicide rate that is higher than the national average.

Radio France Internationale

France pays homage to Pope Francis: 'a tireless artisan of peace'

President Emmanuel Macron of France, a country that is largely Roman Catholic, lead the country's numerous tributes to Pope Francis who was "always on the side of the most vulnerable and the most fragile". The late pontiff, who died Monday aged 88, will be honoured with special masses in Notre-Dame…

The Independent UK

All-inclusive holidays are now cheaper than when pioneered 75 years ago – and Gen Z are big fans

The first package break in 1950 flew Britons to Corsica for a week of wine, food and fun – for £32 and 10 shillings

The Guardian - UK

‘A Med island holiday without the crowds’: family-friendly Corsica

A holiday park on the lesser-known Côte Orientale offers lower prices, activities for all ages, and secluded sandy beaches

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The best techno clubs in London, from Corsica Studios to XOYO

From FOLD to Venue MOT Unit 18 and The Cause, Arielle Domb names the top venues to hang out in

The Guardian - UK

Dreaming of the sun: readers look ahead to summer holidays in Europe and beyond

From Turkey’s turquoise waters to a Corsican beach village, our tipsters’ thoughts turn to warmer climes in the months ahead

International Business Times

Francis Celebrates Mega-mass In First-ever Papal Visit To Corsica

Pope Francis celebrated mass Sunday before a congregation of thousands in Corsica, a stronghold of the Catholic faith, the first-ever trip by a pontiff to the French Mediterranean island.

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Pope Francis Warns Against Divisive Spiritual Groups In Corsica

Pope Francis warns against divisive spiritual groups and emphasizes unity during his historic visit to Corsica, highlighting the role of faith in addressin...

Radio France Internationale

Corsica welcomes Pope Francis with speeches, mass and historic firsts

Pope Francis has arrived on the French island of Corsica, where he will give two speeches in the capital Ajaccio and preside over a mass at the Casone open-air theatre, before meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to focus on regional 'crisis and conflict' during first papal visit to Corsica

A brief visit by Pope Francis to the French island of Corsica will put a dual focus on the Mediterranean, highlighting local traditions of popular piety on the one hand and migrant deaths and wars on the other

International Business Times

Pope To Champion Popular Catholic Traditions In Corsica

Pope Francis travels to the French island of Corsica Sunday to visit the small Catholic community, just days after having skipped the reopening ceremony for Notre Dame cathedral.

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