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Podcast: Pope in secular France, vultures and farmers, first divorce law
With its strong commitment to secularism, France is not an obvious place for Pope Leo XIV to stage an appearance, but his visit is drawing interest from Catholics and non-Catholics alike. After nearly disappearing from France, vultures are making a comeback, but their return has ...
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UPDATE: What happened to the proposal in France for automatic residency permit renewals?
The French parliamentary proposal that would make the renewal of some long-term residency permits automatic was passed by the National Assembly, but it's progress in the Senate has been problematic....
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Long queues as France’s €1 student meals draw crowds
France’s new €1 university meal scheme has attracted large numbers of students, with long queues reported at canteens in Paris. While some students welcome the cheaper meals, staff warn that the extra demand is putting pressure on space, equipment and staffing....
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'Major archaeological breakthrough' could confirm origins of Paris
An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" this week, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's original settlement....
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EU sanctions Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova, recently expelled from France
The EU accuses Fedorova of 'dissemination of pro-Russian narratives in France and the Union in the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine,' according to a listing published on Thursday....
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Macron shakes up French presidential race by highlighting global crises
The French president, who invited leaders of all parties for a briefing on the state of the Russian threat and the spike in fuel prices, will hold a prime-time interview on international questions Thursday evening....
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Permit delays: Paris-area préfecture accused of leaving residents undocumented
More than 200 elected officials and around 20 associations have accused the local authority chief of the Hauts-de-Seine département near Paris of creating a “factory for undocumented migrants” by failing to process residence permit renewals quickly enough....