Louvre closed as staff strike over working conditions, weeks after €88m jewel heist
Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day. Read more at Read More
Belle Époque posters, sex and body art: The most unmissable art exhibitions of 2025
From Belle Époque posters to radical performance art, 2025 delivered exhibitions that pushed boundaries and opened dialogues. Read More
European Commission turns up pressure on France over Mercosur deal
France wants to delay member states’ vote on the agreement amid mounting farmer anger. But the EU executive says a shifting global geoeconomic landscape makes the deal urgent. Read More
Spain fines Airbnb €65 million: Why the government is cracking down on illegal rentals
The fine is equal to six times the profits Airbnb made while the properties were still listed despite being in breach of the rules. Read More
‘We are all devastated’: French victim of Bondi Beach attack described as ‘bursting with talent’
Dan Elkayam, a 27-year-old French engineer, was among 15 people killed in the antisemitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. His former engineering school in Paris described him as…
Croatia approves radioactive waste site despite Bosnia protests
Croatia’s parliament passed a law enabling construction of a radioactive waste facility near the Bosnian border. The site will store waste from the Krško Nuclear Power Plant and Croatian medical…
Real magic: Why is French supermarket Intermarché’s Christmas advert going viral worldwide?
A French supermarket’s Christmas advert is going against the AI trend and it’s a hit with millions of people around the world. Read More
EU energy ministers set to tackle price discrepancies among member states
High energy taxes and extra charges on the final bill from energy producers are creating large discrepancies among member states fueling the case to complete energy market. EU member states…
EU’s Entry/Exit System delays mean passengers are missing flights. Can travel insurance help?
Although not common, air passengers have experienced missed connections due to lengthy processing times at EU borders. Read More
Toxic smog blankets New Delhi plunging air quality to hazardous levels
Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks. Read more at Read More