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Boualem Sansal returns to France after pardon from Algerian prison

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has returned to France following his release from an Algerian prison, a week after being pardoned by the Algerian government. The 81-year-old novelist briefly stayed in Germany after his release last Wednesday before making his way back to France, according to his......

Spain’s search for Franco-era victims revives painful memories and hope for closure

Across Spain, the few remaining children of those executed under Francisco Franco’s dictatorship are in a race against time. With more than 3,300 mass graves still scattered across the country, they hope to recover and identify the remains of their parents through DNA testing before their generation......

Irregular Immigration: Detention facilities at Menton Franco-Italian border deemed ‘Outdated’

A recent inspection of detention facilities at the Menton Franco-Italian border, a primary entry point for irregular immigration into France, has highlighted serious shortcomings, according to the General Controller of Places of Deprivation of Liberty (CGLPL). The report criticizes the detention......

Spain to release list of Franco-era symbols marked for removal

Spain’s government will publish a comprehensive list of Franco-era symbols next month, aiming to remove remnants of the dictatorship from public spaces. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the move on Wednesday, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of General Francisco Franco's death. The......

Lennart Monterlos returns to France after months detained in Iran

Lennart Monterlos, the 19-year-old Franco-German cyclist, who was imprisoned in Iran in June during a bike tour, returned discreetly to Paris on Thursday morning. Sources close to the case confirmed that Monterlos landed at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport shortly before 9:20 a.m. after several months......

France and Morocco urged to forge new strategic alliances for shared sovereignty

Former French Minister of Economy, Industrial Renewal, and Digital Affairs Arnaud Montebourg called for stronger strategic partnerships between France and Morocco, highlighting their shared history, mutual interests, and potential to shape a “winning North-South strategy.” Speaking at a debate......

Franco-Algerian man arrested over kidnapping and detention case

Moroccan security forces in Tangier have arrested a French national of Algerian descent who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities. According to a statement released Wednesday by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the suspect is accused......

Claudia Cardinale: a timeless legacy in European cinema

Claudia Cardinale, one of the most iconic figures in European cinema, died on September 23, 2025, at the age of 87. Her passing marks the end of a golden chapter in film history and reminds the cultural world of the profound role artists play in shaping memory and heritage. Born in Tunis in 1938 to a......

San Sebastián film festival: A celebration of cinema's finest moments

The San Sebastián International Film Festival, Spain's most prestigious cinematic event, is in full swing in the picturesque Basque seaside city. Established in 1953, this globally recognized festival has evolved from celebrating Spanish-language films to becoming a hub for international cinema......

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