The Latest Breaking News from France

Ban on outdoor heat lamps comes into effect for French cafes and restaurants

As a cold snap descends upon France, a ban on heated terraces has come into effect. Initially set for the end of 2021, the ban was put off because of the effects of Covid restrictions on the restaurant and bar industry. Now the time has come to finally flip the…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 31, 2022

Mikel Arteta thrilled by William Saliba progress and has no regrets over Arsenal loan decision

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “really happy” with their decision to loan William Saliba to Marseille after the defender made his senior France debut last week.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

IMF Warns Russia Sanctions Could Hurt US Dollar Dominance, Cause Fragmentation In Global Financial System: FT

IMF's first deputy MD Gita Gopinath warned that the Western sanctions on Russia could create small currency blocs based on trade between separate groups of countries, the Financial Times reports. All of which could gradually dilute the dominance of the U.S. dollar leading to a more fragmented international monetary system. Gopinath…

Benzinga · Mar 31, 2022

'McKinsey Affair': Macron under fire from election rivals over costly consultancy fees

French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire for his government's liberal use of public money on private consultancy firms, including US-based giant McKinsey, with political rivals sensing an opportunity to narrow his considerable lead just 10 days ahead of the April 10 first round of presidential elections.

France 24 · Mar 31, 2022

easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI: Travel rules you need to know before going on holiday this Easter

Only a couple of hours on a plane, Spain, France and Italy are great for a quick break, with booking sites offering cheap deals on travel and accommodation as we speak

Bristol Post · Mar 31, 2022

France reopens borders to non-vaccinated tourists in time for Easter holidays

It has been announced that from today (March 31) non-vaccinated tourists wishing to enter France will no longer need to have an essential reason for travel after the UK was removed from the country's orange list to their green list.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2022

Bashagha Vows to Achieve Aspirations of Libyan People

Prime minister-designate Fathi Bashagha renewed his pledge to hold elections and to achieve the aspirations of the Libyan people. Bashagha discussed with France's Special Envoy to Libya, Paul Soler, the latest developments in Libya. The French embassy announced that Soler agreed with Bashagha on the need to preserve the unity…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022

‘Don't be fooled by declarations’ warns French FM, hours before Russia announces Mariupol ceasefire

Ukraine said a convoy of 45 buses was on its way to the battered city of Mariupol Thursday in an attempt to deliver humanitarian aid and evacuate civilians. The move comes after Russia declared a local ceasefire to allow a humanitarian corridor to be established there – but not everyone…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 31, 2022

Friends of Sudan Group Supports UN-African Initiative to Resolve Sudan’s Crisis

The Friends of Sudan group has reiterated its strong support for the combined efforts of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan (UNITAMS), the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to facilitate a Sudanese-led political process to restore a civilian-led transition to democracy. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022

France reopens to unvaccinated travellers

Unjabbed visitors will have to take a Covid test before travel

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022