Notes on chocolate: perfect pralines in Paris What could be better than luxurious chocolates in the French capital? The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023
Gone but not forgotten: Who did France say goodbye to in 2023? The past 12 months have seen the deaths of people who made history in France and beyond, from politics to culture, business to science. RFI reviews some of 2023's most notable deaths. Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2023
‘It’s time to re-examine its radical nature’: Paris to celebrate 150 years of impressionism Musée d’Orsay to open a major show to throw new light on the 1874 exhibition that marked the advent of avant-garde art The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023
Playing through pain, how Neeraj Chopra surged to victories in 2023 Playing through the pain barrier, Neeraj Chopra completed the task of ticking all the boxes in the winner's checklist this year. But it is his performance in the 2024 Paris Olympics that will determine where the amiable champ stands in the pantheon of Indian greats... The Times of India · Dec 31, 2023
Eurostar chaos: How can I get home and what are my rights? A total of 41 trains were cancelled, leaving upwards of 30,000 passengers with no immediate way to reach their destination – and uncertain about their entitlement to compensation The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023
France to deploy 90,000 police officers to patrol New Year’s Eve festivities Security will be tight across France on New Year’s Eve, with 90,000 law enforcement officers set to be deployed, domestic intelligence chief Céline Berthon said Friday. Of those, 6,000 will be in Paris, where French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said over 1.5 million people are expected to attend celebrations on… France 24 · Dec 30, 2023
What to Look Forward to in Sports and Which Latino Athletes to Watch in 2024 It will be an action-packed year for elite Latino athletes with huge tournaments such as the Copa América, EURO 2024 and the Paris Olympics Latin Times · Dec 30, 2023
Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023
Fresh Eurostar Cancellations Cause Misery For New Year Travellers Eurostar trains were cancelled on Saturday due to flooded tunnels in southern England, causing misery for New Year travellers in the second major disruption in 10 days. International Business Times · Dec 30, 2023
Eurostar returns to full service on Sunday after widespread cancellations Eurostar will run a full service Sunday after a flooding incident in two tunnels in southern England led to the cancellation of all its trains from London on Saturday. France 24 · Dec 30, 2023
New Year plans ruined for thousands of travellers after Eurostar tunnel flooding chaos Passengers tell of upset after New Year's plans thrown into disarray over Eurostar cancellations Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2023
France fortifies New Year's Eve celebrations, fearing terrorist threats increase France gets into high gear for New Year's Eve with a whopping 90,000 officers deployed! With a dash of caution and a whole lot of style, Paris braces for a... Top News · Dec 30, 2023
The farmer, the dishwasher and the performance artist: how war forced career changes on Ukrainian refugees From law firm to farm: five Ukrainian refugees describe the wrench of adjusting to new lives in strange corners of Europe, as well as the opportunities and generosity they encountered The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
Paris Olympics Provide Opportunity for Marginalized Job Seekers Discover how the Paris Olympics are providing a glimmer of hope for job seekers in marginalized communities, as security guard opportunities open up. Top News · Dec 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023 A frantic push to safeguard the Paris Olympics promises thousands of jobs and new starts after riots Organizers of the Paris Olympics urgently need thousands of security guards to help keep athletes and spectators safe and reduce the likelihood of another deadly extremist attack in the French capital
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023 The most exciting new train journeys across Europe for 2024 Letting the train take the strain is about to become much easier, thanks to a flurry of exciting new rail routes connecting various European hotspots. Tamara Hinson tracks down the current hot tickets for slow-travel fans
Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2023 Paris hoteliers under fire for massive mark-ups at Olympics opening gala The affordability of next year's Olympic Games in Paris was again under the spotlight after a consumers' group highlighted average prices of 1,000 euros in hotels near the route of the opening ceremony in July.
France 24 · Dec 28, 2023 Riots, protests and climate uprisings: 2023 was a tumultuous year in France France encountered severe turbulence over the past 12 months, roiled by a long and bitter battle over pension reform as well as crippling droughts, sizzling heatwaves and nationwide rioting. FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the top stories from a year of turmoil.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023 A legendary Paris restaurant reopens with a view of Notre Dame's rebirth and the 2024 Olympics The legendary Paris restaurant Le Tour d’Argent already boasts a wine cellar with 320,000 bottles, a world-famous duck recipe and a storied history stretching back 441 years
France 24 · Dec 28, 2023 🔴 Live: Hamas to discuss Egypt's Gaza ceasefire plan as Israeli strikes continue A Hamas delegation is due in Cairo Friday to give its "observations" about an Egyptian plan for a ceasefire that would end the war in Gaza, a Hamas official said. The news came as Israeli forces bombarded cities, towns and refugee camps across Gaza on Thursday, killing dozens of people…
WEKU · Dec 27, 2023 Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and 'Mr. Europe,' dies at 98 A Paris bank messenger's son, Delors became the visionary and builder of a more unified Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union.
Marie Claire · Dec 27, 2023 Emily in Paris season four will feature some 'messy' storylines, apparently Could there be a very exciting cameo in store?
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023 Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and ‘Mr. Europe,’ dies aged 98 Jacques Delors, who transformed Europe in his momentous decade as chief executive of the European Union's executive branch, has died in Paris
France 24 · Dec 27, 2023 Eiffel Tower shut as workers go on strike The Eiffel Tower was shut down to visitors Wednesday because of a strike over contract negotiations, the day the Paris monument marks 100 years since the death of its creator, Gustave Eiffel.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2023 Fury over Macron's plan to remove undamaged stained glass windows at Notre-Dame Architectural conservationists are up in arms over plans to take out stained glass windows undamaged during the fire at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris nearly five years ago and replace them with new designs.