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Economic activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in March, with private sector growth nearly stalling as rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on demand and business confidence. Preliminary data from S and P Global showed the HCOB eurozone composite PMI fell to 50.5 in March from 51.9 in......
Russia’s central bank has reduced its gold holdings to the lowest level in four years after selling roughly 500,000 troy ounces in early 2026, as mounting fiscal pressure and declining energy revenues weigh on the country’s finances. Data released by the Bank of Russia shows reserves fell to 74.3 million troy ounces as of March......
Air France has announced an extension of the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 31, and to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until April 4. The airline cited security concerns at these destinations and the closure of certain airspaces as the main reasons for the continued suspension. Passengers affected by the......
At least eight individuals were arrested on Monday morning by the Marseille judicial police in connection with the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, a 20-year-old man shot while sitting in his car outside a pharmacy in the city's 4th arrondissement. The arrests come more than four months after Kessaci, brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci,......
A 19-years-old candidate has brought an end to a 43-year political era in the southern French town of Roquefort-les-Pins, marking a significant shift in local leadership. Ewan Corinaldesi narrowly defeated longtime mayor Michel Rossi, winning by just 39 votes in a closely contested municipal election. Corinaldesi secured just over half of......
French businessman Vincent Bolloré is set to testify on Tuesday, March 24, before the parliamentary commission investigating public broadcasting. The hearing, scheduled at 3:30 PM, will focus on his role as a major shareholder in Banijay, a leading production company working closely with France Télévisions. The commission’s......
A global digital campaign titled “Like a Woman” has been launched to highlight and promote women’s leadership, coinciding with International Women’s Day 2026. Led by United Nations General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, the initiative aims to reshape long-standing stereotypes and position women’s leadership......
French food giant Danone has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Huel, a British company known for its high-protein powders, ready-to-drink meals, and snacks. While the purchase price was not disclosed, the deal represents a strategic move for Danone to expand its footprint in the growing functional nutrition sector. The acquisition......
European stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by surging oil prices and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with no signs of de-escalation as the fourth week of tensions begins. At around 9:05 a.m. Paris time, major indices were down: Paris’s CAC 40 fell 1.44%, London’s FTSE 100 dropped 1.46%, Milan’s......
Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, a prominent figure of the Socialist Party, has died at the age of 88. Jospin led a cohabitation government from 1997 to 2002 and was twice a presidential candidate, leaving a lasting mark on France’s Fifth Republic. Born in Meudon on July 17, 1937, Jospin grew up in a politically engaged family.......
Sophia Chikirou, the Sophia Chikirou deputy and candidate for the Paris mayoralty representing the far-left party La France Insoumise (LFI), briefly broke the electoral silence during the second round of the municipal elections in Paris by posting on X about the issue of after-school programs. At 9:08 a.m. on election day, Chikirou shared......
French voters went to the polls Sunday for the second round of municipal elections, with outcomes uncertain in many major cities including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse. The vote comes amid divisions on the left and gains by the far-right. The second round affects over 1,500 municipalities, mostly large cities. The first round saw......
France is heading to the polls in a nationwide round of mayoral elections, seen as a key political test ahead of the next presidential race. Across major cities and towns, voters are deciding local leadership in a vote that could reshape the country’s political landscape. In the spotlight is Paris, where the long-standing dominance......
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