French inflation reaches highest level in more than two years

France's inflation rate climbed to its highest level in more than two years during May, highlighting the continued challenges facing consumers and policymakers as they navigate an evolving economic environment. According to official data, consumer prices increased at a faster pace than in previous months, reflecting ongoing pressures......

Mercedes-Benz Eurosatory 2026 defense strategy expands security portfolio

Mercedes-Benz is strengthening its presence in the defense and security sector with a broader range of specialized vehicles presented at Eurosatory 2026. The company is positioning civilian platforms as adaptable solutions for government, military, and critical infrastructure protection missions. The strategy reflects growing demand for modular......

Morocco and Council of Europe launch 2026-2029 partnership framework

The Morocco and Council of Europe partnership entered a new phase on Monday 9 June in Rabat with the official launch of a cooperation framework covering the period 2026 to 2029. The agreement sets out a structured roadmap designed to support ongoing reforms in Morocco across key governance and institutional areas. The launch ceremony brought......

French presidential race 2027: Lisnard says primary is “only chance” for Retailleau to win

French politician and mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard, has intensified internal tensions on the right of the political spectrum by stating that a primary election may be the “only chance” for Bruno Retailleau to secure victory in the 2027 presidential race. Speaking in a recent media interview, Lisnard argued that the right-wing......

Airbus partners with French startup Alta Ares to develop counter-drone defence systems

European aerospace giant Airbus has announced a partnership with French defence startup Alta Ares to develop and integrate counter-drone technologies, as demand for advanced air defence systems continues to rise across Europe and beyond. The agreement, signed through Airbus’ Defence and Space division, is a non-binding memorandum of......

French media regulator warns Radio France over alleged under-representation of RN airtime

France’s audiovisual regulator Arcom has issued a formal warning to public broadcaster Radio France over what it describes as the “under-representation” of the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National, RN) during daytime programming. The decision, announced on Thursday, places Radio France under formal notice to......

Roschdy Zem appointed jury president of the 52nd Deauville American Film Festival

French-Moroccan actor and filmmaker Roschdy Zem has been named president of the jury for the 52nd edition of the Deauville American Film Festival, set to take place in Normandy from September 4 to 13, organizers announced. At 60 years old, Zem takes over the role from Franco-Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, continuing a tradition of prominent......

French prosecutor calls for expanded review of child sexual abuse cases after Lyhanna case

A senior French prosecutor has called for a broader investigation into how cases of sexual violence against minors are handled, going beyond the scope initially requested by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, following public concern triggered by the Lyhanna case. Marie-Suzanne Le Quéau, the prosecutor general at the Paris Court......

Turkey criticizes France-Cyprus defence agreement, citing international law concerns

Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean have resurfaced following Turkey’s criticism of a newly signed defence cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus. The accord, aimed at strengthening military collaboration and regulating the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory, has sparked a strong reaction from Ankara. Turkish......

France detects 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025

French authorities have identified 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025, including 26 discovered during 2025 alone, highlighting the rapid evolution of the illicit drug market and the growing challenges faced by public health and law enforcement agencies. The findings come from France’s national drug monitoring system, which......

French baccalaureate exams debut in Dakhla with local center

The French School Odette du Puigaudeau has reached a significant milestone by hosting the French baccalaureate examinations at its Dakhla campus for the first time. The development marks a new stage in the expansion of French education in southern Morocco and allows students to complete one of the most important steps of their academic journey......

Peugeot launches E-208 GTi electric debut at Le Mans

Peugeot has revived its GTi badge with the E-208 GTi, an all-electric compact model unveiled in series form at Le Mans during the 24 Hours endurance race. The launch marks a clear return of the performance nameplate, now adapted to electric propulsion after years of absence from the lineup. The GTi badge carries strong heritage within Peugeot,......

Morocco plans Atlantic maritime control center to secure sea traffic

Morocco plans to establish a maritime navigation control center along the Atlantic corridor between Tarfaya and Laâyoune. The project aims to strengthen oversight of international shipping routes and improve maritime safety in the southern Atlantic zone, an area that sees heavy vessel traffic linking multiple continents. The future......

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