#France - Guilty verdicts in France's mass rape trial 'send powerful message' • FRANCE 24 English

19 December 2024

A French court on Thursday found 51 men found guilty of participating in the mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot during decades of abuse orchestrated by her ex-husband.

Many of the men had denied the charges against them saying that they thought Gisèle Pelicot had consented to the encounters, despite being drugged unconscious.

The guilty verdicts "send a powerful message to say none of those excuses hold water for a second", said journalist Megan Clement, editor of the feminist Impact newsletter.

#Pelicot #Mazan #Avignon

#UK #France #migration - ‘Everyone wants to go to England’: Syrian migrants in Calais reluctant to return • FRANCE 24

16 December 2024

Although Syrians at home and across the world have celebrated the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, many are also nervous about what the future may hold for the country following the takeover by Islamist-led rebels.

At a makeshift migrant camp in Calais, many Syria migrants say they still intent to attempt the perilous crossing to the UK rather than head home.

#Syria #Assad #migrants

#France - Notre Dame Cathedral LIVE | Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopening Ceremony LIVE | Paris LIVE | N18G

6 December 2024

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen its doors to the public on December 7, marking a huge milestone in the historic monument's recovery following the devastating fire in April 2019. #notredame #notredameparis #france #news18live

#France - The women who rebuilt and restored Notre Dame • FRANCE 24 English FRANCE 24 English

6 December 2024

As Paris celebrates the reopening of Notre Dame more than five years after it was destroyed by fire; Annette Young meets some of the women who have restored or rebuilt the historic cathedral.

They talk of the challenges of bringing the 900-year-old building back to life as hundreds of skilled artisans from around the globe worked furiously to meet the December 2024 deadline.

But all three women speak of the deep satisfaction of being involved in the cathedral’s rebirth. Plus, we speak to a medieval historian who reveals that women were also part of the cathedral’s original construction in the Middle Ages. 

#finance #investment - South Korea President Yoon Faces Impeachment; France No-Confidence Vote | Bloomberg The Pulse 12/04

4 December 2024

South Korean opposition lawmakers are calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to be impeached after he plunged the nation into a political crisis by briefly imposing martial law. In an exclusive interview with BTV, BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong said he expected the impact from the turmoil to be short-lived, and said it wasn't likely to force rate cuts. In Europe, the French government faces a no-confidence vote late afternoon Wednesday. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen and her National Rally party plan to support the movement, which could pass with the backing of a left-wing coalition. President Macron urged French to reject the motion that could topple the government and cause political turmoil.

Today's guests: Claudia Panseri, UBS France CIO; Arthur Delaporte, French Socialist Party Member; Maria Municchi, M&G Fund Manager; Edward Howell, Chatham House Asia-Pacific Program Korea Foundation Fellow

#France - Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral Unveils Restored Interior Five Years After Destructive Fire: Forbes

29 November 2024

Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its restored interior five years after the destructive fire.

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#France - Israel holds France to draw in Paris Nations League match under tight security • FRANCE 24 English

15 November 2024

Israel and France drew 0-0 in a Nations League match at Paris's Stade de France under tight security.

Around 4,000 police and 1,600 civilian personnel patrolled to prevent fan violence after recent attacks. Stewards intervened to prevent clashes between Israeli and French supporters.

Rail Europe Newsletter Eurostar Direct Avignon France service is now open for travel between July and September 2011

We have some great news for any passengers wishing to travel to Avignon this year.

The booking window for the Eurostar Direct Avignon service is now open for travel between July and September 2011. Customers are able to book their summer train journey on a direct train between the UK and the sunny south of France online. A train will leave every Saturday morning between July and September from Ashford or St Pancras and reach Avignon just in time for a late lunch. 
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Rail Europe News - 44km high speed track between Perpignan and Figueres France

Rail Europe

On the 19^th December 2010 the new high speed line between Perpignan and Figueres in Cataluña, Spain, will open, offering travellers a new way to travel from the UK to Spain!

In total, 44km of high speed track has been built between Perpignan and Figueres, and a new tunnel - the Perthus Tunnel - has been constructed in order to allow high speed trains to operate between France and Spain. TGVs will run to Figueres Vilafant station, until a brand new station opens in 2012. Buses will run every 15 minutes between Figueres Vilafant station and the town centre. Passengers travelling onwards to Girona or Barcelona can pick up an onwards train from Vilafant station – it’s just a simple platform change!

Tickets are now on sale for travel from 19^th December 2010.