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France’s 'free party' crackdown ignites debate over who controls public space

In a quarry between Nantes and Rennes, DJ Maël Péneau once played drum and bass records for three days straight to thousands of "free party" ravers. Thirty years on, a proposed law would put the organisers of events like these behind bars.

Radio France Internationale · May 17

PSG victory celebrations turn violent with arrests and injuries in Paris

Paris police arrested 127 people and reported that 11 people were injured, including one seriously, after violence broke out during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification for the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · May 7

French interior minister vows tougher action against illegal raves

The French interior minister has vowed to clamp down harder on illegal rave gatherings after tens of thousands attended an authorised event this weekend.

Euronews · May 3

‘Bomb attack’ at Bank of America in Paris thwarted by police

One suspect, holding a lighter, was attempting to ignite a device, according to reports

The Independent UK · Mar 28

French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

French authorities say that police have stopped a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

The Independent UK · Mar 28

French minister in Algeria to ease relations, while journalist remains jailed

A visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez marks a cautious attempt by Paris and Algiers to reset ties, with key disputes still hanging over the relationship.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 16

France Bans 10 British 'Far-Right' Activists Following Vigilante Anti-Migrant Operations In Calais

French Interior Ministry issues territorial bans against 10 British nationals from 'Raise the Colours' group for destroying small boats in Calais.

International Business Times UK · Jan 15

France steps up security ahead of New Year's Eve festivities

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has announced that 90,000 members of the security forces will be mobilised across the entire French territory on Wednesday ahead of the New Year celebrations.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2025

Cyberattack on French postal service causes disruption during Christmas rush

A cyberattack on the French national post office has disrupted mail and parcel delivery and shut down its online services days before Christmas. Customers of the group’s banking arm are also currently unable to access their online banking app.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2025

French interior ministry targeted in massive cyberattack, minister confirms

The attack, which lasted "several days," targeted email accounts at the Place Beauvau ministry, which employs nearly 300,000 people, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025