Citroën revives iconic 2CV as affordable electric city car

Citroën has confirmed the return of the legendary 2CV in a fully electric version priced below €15,000, marking one of the flagship announcements within Stellantis’ broader FaSTLAne 2030 investment strategy unveiled during an investor event in Auburn Hills. Citroën chief executive Xavier Chardon said the project aims......

Macron endorses repeal of France’s colonial slavery laws

Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for repealing historical French colonial laws that once regulated slavery in overseas territories, describing their continued legal existence as incompatible with the principles of the French Republic. Speaking during a ceremony at the Élysée Palace commemorating 25 years......

Morocco and Indonesia expand halal trade recognition framework

Morocco and Indonesia have formalized a bilateral agreement to mutually recognize halal certification systems, a move designed to ease trade flows and expand access for Moroccan exporters to one of the world’s largest halal consumer markets. The agreement focuses on aligning certification standards to reduce technical barriers that have......

Atlas next frame festival brings student animation to Casablanca

The Atlas Next Frame Festival will take place in Casablanca from 4 to 6 June 2026 at the Institut Français du Maroc. The event focuses on student animation, visual arts, and emerging forms of image creation. It marks the launch of a new international platform designed to connect young creators with professionals in the global animation......

McDonald’s France hit by data leak affecting loyalty accounts

McDonald’s France has confirmed it recently experienced a data security incident involving its customer loyalty program, leading to unauthorized use of reward points from several accounts. According to the company, cyber attackers were able to exploit weaknesses that allowed them to access loyalty accounts and use accumulated points......

Parliament approves expansion of electoral roll in New Caledonia ahead of provincial elections

France’s Parliament has approved an urgent reform expanding the electoral roll for New Caledonia’s upcoming provincial elections, just weeks before a crucial vote in the Pacific territory. The measure was passed after strong backing in both houses of Parliament, with a decisive vote in the National Assembly. The government-supported......

Cows can recognize human faces and voices, study finds

Cattle are capable of distinguishing familiar humans from strangers using both sight and hearing, according to a study published on May 20 in the journal PLOS One. Researchers found that cows do not merely differentiate known faces from unfamiliar ones. They can also match a caregiver's voice to that person's face, a cognitive ability......

Airbus defence launches major new campus in Greater Paris region

European aerospace giant Airbus has officially launched the construction of a new major defense and digital technology campus in the Greater Paris region, marking a significant investment in France’s strategic industrial capabilities. The future “Campus Grand Paris,” located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux in the Île-de-France......

French economic activity records sharpest decline in more than five years

Economic activity in France experienced its steepest decline in more than five years during May, according to the latest PMI Flash index published by S&P Global. The data points to a significant slowdown in the country’s private sector amid rising inflation and growing economic uncertainty. The composite PMI index, which measures......

Morocco and France sign agreement to strengthen fight against terrorism financing

Morocco and France have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing during an international conference held in Paris. The agreement was concluded between Morocco’s National Financial Intelligence Authority and the French financial intelligence agency Tracfin. According......

Verdun court fines organizer of memorial mass for Pétain over Holocaust denial remarks

A court in the eastern French city of Verdun has fined an 85-year-old man 5,000 euros for publicly disputing crimes against humanity linked to the Holocaust during remarks made after a controversial memorial mass honoring Philippe Pétain. The defendant, Jacques Boncompain, president of an association dedicated to defending Pétain’s......

Ubisoft flags further losses after record annual hit

French video game publisher Ubisoft Entertainment has warned investors of another difficult year ahead, following a record financial loss that highlights ongoing challenges in the global gaming industry. The company reported a significant operating loss for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, marking one of its weakest performances in recent......

Two French children found alone by roadside in Portugal

Two young children of French nationality, aged 3 and 5, were found alone on Tuesday evening along a road connecting Alcácer do Sal to the Comporta coastal area in southern Portugal. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation by the authorities. According to the National Republican Guard (Portugal), the children were taken into......

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.