News from France
The Euro Weekly News reports on the most up to date news in France so that it’s readership can stay up to date with all the latest developments in countries near and around Spain.
France deploys 20,000 police as under-16 curfews introduced for Morocco clash
Paris is prepared for one of the biggest security operations of the year as France faces Morocco in a World Cup quarter-final, with 8,000 police...
WATCH: Heatwave fist-fights break out in Lidl in France over fans and air-con units, could Spain be next?
Lidl shoppers have been filmed fighting over fans and air conditioning units in France, raising the question of whether Spain could see the same rush...
Spain Tour de France fans warned extreme heat could force cancellations for first time in history
Cycling fans lining Cataluña’s roads this weekend may face more than traffic closures and crowds. As Spain and France brace for another surge of extreme...
Heatwave shock as France turns to Spain to learn how to survive 40º heat
When temperatures push into the high 30s and 40ºC range, much of Europe tends to slow down, grind to a halt, or struggle to cope....
Paris takes the rare step of banning public drinking as Europe’s heatwave pushes hospitals to the limit
People planning a weekend in Paris will face temporary restrictions that have nothing to do with security or public events. As extreme temperatures continue to...
Hundreds of thousands of poultry deaths in France reveal Europe’s farming heat risk
Hundreds of thousands of poultry deaths in France have exposed how extreme heat is putting pressure on European farming systems, from animal housing and carcass...
Seine swimming brings relief to 1000s of Parisians at Fete de la Musique during brutal heatwave
Paris police had to put strict limits in place for the Fete de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, to handle large crowds and the...
Fashion’s wildest experiment? A handbag made from dinosaur leather
Running experiments with dinosaur DNA is the plot of an iconic franchise which has now become a twenty-first century reality. Learning from the films, real-life...
Thousands of ATMs are disappearing as banks introduce a new way to access cash
For most people, a cash machine is something they barely think about. You need cash, you find an ATM. You take out some money and...
Retired speed demons: Senior citizens in 70s hit 141km/h in old classic Citroën 2CV on 80 km/h road
French police officers pulled over an unexpected car after radar detection showed extreme speed on a routine country route. Jaw-dropping speed reading leaves police amazed Police officers...
Watch out for tipsy deer on French roads, police tell drivers after viral video goes global
French police have issued an official road safety warning after footage of a visibly intoxicated deer went viral, not what you would typically expect from...
French minefield turns into dance-floor as thousands attend illegal rave
Tens of thousands of people gathered for the "Bourges Teknival" in France early this month, taking over a military firing range for an illegal rave....
Ryanair urges France to delay new passport system over summer queue fears
If you are flying through France this summer, there is a real chance your journey could slow down at passport control. Ryanair has asked the...
Trainee bus driver plunges into River Seine during training lesson
Commuters in Juvisy-sur-Orge witnessed a terrifying scene on Thursday morning, April 30, when a public bus veered off the road and crashed through a fence...