Thursday 28 - 13:30
French tyre manufacturer Michelin is considering a voluntary workforce reduction plan in France that could lead to the elimination of up to 1,500 jobs over the next three years, according to the company. The proposal is part of a broader effort to adapt the company’s operations to changing market conditions and improve long-term competitiveness......
France is set to begin reimbursing weight-loss medications for severely obese patients starting in mid-June, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist. The decision marks a significant step in the country’s public health strategy to address rising obesity rates and improve access to modern treatments. The reimbursement program......
In Paris, judicial authorities have launched an investigation into suspected foreign interference targeting candidates in recent local elections. The inquiry focuses on allegations that several mayoral contenders may have been subjected to coordinated online smear campaigns aimed at influencing voter perception. According to preliminary information......
Cyrille Bolloré, chief executive of the Bolloré Group, has publicly opposed a proposed $64 billion takeover bid for Universal Music Group, urging the company’s leadership to reject the offer put forward by investor Bill Ackman and his fund Pershing Square. Speaking at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting,......
Tobacco consumption and legal sales continue to fall in France, according to recent data from the French Observatory for Drugs and Addictive Trends (OFDT), reflecting a long-term decline in smoking across the population. In 2025, cigarette and tobacco sales through licensed tobacconists dropped by 8.2% compared with the previous year. Overall......
French authorities have launched an investigation into suspected foreign interference linked to an Israeli company following an online disinformation campaign targeting several candidates from the left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) during the municipal elections held in March. The investigation was opened by the Paris prosecutor’s......
Several European Union member states, including France, Italy, and Spain, are urging the European Union to reinforce and accelerate its trade defence mechanisms in response to what they describe as unfair competition from low-cost imports that threaten European industries. The initiative, also supported by countries such as the Netherlands......
A Danish agro-industrial delegation will travel to Agadir in early June as Denmark seeks to expand its presence in Morocco’s agriculture and food-processing sectors. The visit reflects growing European interest in Morocco’s farm economy as the country confronts drought, water shortages, and rising pressure on food systems. The......
The Franco-German defence company KNDS has reported strong financial growth and a significantly expanded order backlog, reinforcing investor confidence ahead of its planned stock market listing later this year. The group, which operates across France and Germany, posted revenue of €4.4 billion in 2025, compared with the previous year.......
Moroccan maritime authorities have mobilized search and rescue resources off the country's coast following the disappearance of two French nationals who were sailing aboard a catamaran. The vessel lost contact with shore, triggering an emergency response that remains active as rescuers work to locate the two sailors and determine the circumstances......
Former executives of the French cement company Lafarge were released under judicial supervision on Tuesday after being convicted for financing armed extremist groups in Syria. Among those released were former CEO Bruno Lafont and former deputy managing director Christian Herrault, who had been placed in custody in mid-April following a ruling......
Automotive group Stellantis has announced a major investment of more than €1 billion to develop and produce a new generation of electric vehicles at its Mulhouse manufacturing plant in eastern France. The investment, confirmed by French President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to begin supporting production around 2029. It forms part of......
Pierre Deny, a familiar face on French and Belgian television for four decades, has died at the age of 69 following a rapidly progressing form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Charcot disease. His daughters announced his death in a statement, confirming the illness had advanced with unusual speed. Deny trained at......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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