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Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian graphic novelist and filmmaker behind Persepolis, has died in Paris at the age of 56. Her family announced her death on Thursday, marking the end of a career that reshaped contemporary graphic literature and brought Iranian personal history to a global audience. Born in Rasht, Iran, in 1969, Satrapi grew......
French spirits group Rémy Cointreau has reported a sharp decline in its annual net profit, falling by 35% for its 2025–2026 fiscal year, as the company faces increasing pressure from international tariffs and higher production costs. The company attributed the downturn to additional import duties applied in key markets such as......
A court in Marseille has sentenced a 50-years-old woman to one year in prison after she was found guilty of giving cocaine to her 10-years-old daughter while the child was receiving medical treatment in a hospital. According to information presented during the judicial proceedings, the incident occurred in February 2022. The girl, who suffers......
Stellantis has committed more than one billion euros to its operations in France, targeting research and development as well as the future production of three electrified Peugeot models. The vehicles are scheduled to be manufactured at the Mulhouse plant starting in 2029, marking a long-term industrial repositioning for one of the group’s......
A banana attached to a wall as part of Maurizio Cattelan’s conceptual artwork Comedian was stolen from a museum in eastern France on May 30. Security staff at the Centre Pompidou-Metz noticed the disappearance during routine monitoring of the exhibition space. The museum later confirmed the theft and filed a formal complaint against......
Morocco has appointed 21 new consuls general as part of a 2026 diplomatic mobility operation aimed at renewing its consular network and expanding administrative coverage for Moroccan communities abroad. The appointments followed an open call for applications and account for 35 percent of the kingdom’s consular posts. The new postings......
The wave of technology initial public offerings expected in 2026 is drawing comparisons with the period that preceded the collapse of the dot-com bubble, according to research firm TS Lombard. The warning comes as some of the world's most valuable artificial intelligence companies prepare to enter public markets, potentially adding trillions......
Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented His Majesty King Mohammed VI on Wednesday during the national tribute ceremony held in Paris in honor of French philosopher and writer Edgar Morin, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 104. The ceremony took place at the Hôtel National des Invalides under the presidency......
The historic music instrument store Paul Beuscher in Paris has officially reopened after being closed since November, marking a new chapter for one of the most iconic music addresses in France. With a history spanning 175 years, the legendary shop has long been associated with major figures of music history, reportedly welcoming artists such......
Moroccan businessman Moulay Hafid Elalamy has taken 92.3 percent control of Arktika Capital AB, a Sweden based licensed credit institution focused on distressed debt. His son, Moulay Mhamed Elalamy, has been appointed chief executive officer of the company. The stake is held through a network of investment vehicles linked to Saham Group.......
France has officially begun a new chapter in its diplomatic representation in Morocco with the arrival of Philippe Lalliot as the country's new ambassador in Rabat. The experienced French diplomat formally assumed his position after presenting copies of his credentials to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The appointment comes......
Trade unions at French sporting goods retailer Decathlon have called for a nationwide employee mobilization on Saturday, as tensions rise over wages and working conditions despite strong financial results for the company. The call, backed by several major unions including CFDT, CFTC, CGT, CFE-CGC, and UNSA, marks the first coordinated inter-union......
French lawmakers have unanimously approved a new bill aimed at strengthening the protection of children against abuse in schools and extracurricular activities. The vote reflects growing concern in France over child safety in educational environments following several high-profile allegations of misconduct. The legislation was passed in its......
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