Social life
The traditional May Day demonstrations: what can we expect and how many people will turn out?
The unions will not be marching hand in hand on Labour Day this year, marking a return to division after last year’s united march, which ...
Social life
Paris: at least three people died in a fire in a 2nd arrondissement flat
Three people have died following a fire in a Paris flat on the night of Monday 29 to Tuesday 30 April. A gas leak is ...
Social life
Véronique Sanson, suffering from pneumonia, is forced to cancel her concert in Nantes
The 75-year-old singer Véronique Sanson has been hospitalised with pneumonia, forcing her to cancel her concert scheduled for this Sunday at Le Zénith in Nantes, ...
Social life
Students mobilised in support of the Palestinian cause occupied the Sorbonne, leading to the intervention of the police to evacuate the campus
Around fifty activists had taken over the building on the morning of Monday 29 April, but were forced to leave when the police intervened. Gathered ...
Social life
After the lanterns, Lyon wakes up to snow
While tradition dictates that the city of Lyon lights up with its lanterns every December 8th in tribute to the Virgin Mary, who is believed ...
Social life
A mixed end to the year
With the end of the year fast approaching, preparations for the festive season are at the heart of many a family. But when exactly, and ...
Social life
The risk of power cuts appears to be receding
RTE Lowers Risk of Electricity Grid Strain in January Thanks to a Mild Start to Winter With the help of a relatively mild start to ...