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Disneyland Paris: Walt Disney Studios Park to change its name

At a press conference on Friday April 12, 2024, Disneyland Paris announced a name change for Walt Disney Studios. The change will take effect with the opening of the Snow Queen area, and is part of the park's evolution, with the restructuring of Studio 1 and the extension currently under construction.

The Creator: Gareth Edwards reveals the behind-the-scenes story at a press conference

In the September 18, 2023 press conference, Gareth Edwards, director of The Creator, shares his inspirations and approaches to filmmaking, offering a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes.

Covid: the ban of eating and drinking on the train to end on February 16th

During a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022, Prime Minister Jean Castex shared a calendar lifting health restrictions in light of the end of the epidemic. What about the ban of eating and drinking on trains, planes, metro and buses? A question asked by many users. Here is more on the matter!

Covid: standing shows to resume from February 16, 2022, Jean Castex announced

Faced with the rise of Covid cases in France, the government decided to ban standing shows. During the press conference held this Thursday January 20, 2022, Jean Castex delivered the dates lifting restrictions. This is now official, standing shows will resume from February 16, 2022.

Covid: Omicron variant spreads at “extraordinary pace”, WHO warns

According to the WHO, no Covid variant has ever spread as fast as Omicron. The organization considers all countries are now hit by the variant.

Paris 2024 Olympics: opening ceremony on the Seine, launching date, what we know so far

Paris thinks on a grand scale for the 2024 Olympics. We now know the opening ceremony will take place not in a stadium but… on the Seine! A first in the history of the competition!

Covid: indoor facemask-wearing compulsory again within places open to the public

Because of the spread of Covid-19 in the country, the French government instates new measures. During a press brief held this Thursday November 25, Health Minister Olivier Véran announced facemask-wearing was compulsory again indoors in places open to the public even subject to the health pass.

Lockdown exit: Hotel restaurants to reopen from May 19 only to guests

After closing for months, hotel restaurants can reopen from May 19, 2021 but first "only to their guests", State Secretary for Tourism Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne says.

Covid: vaccination, AstraZeneca... Olivier Véran's address this Thursday April 22

On the occasion of a press brief held this Thursday April 22, French Health Minister Olivier Véran addressed the vaccination situation in France, and answered questions French may have, especially about the vaccines and AstraZeneca. Keep reading to find out more!

Covid: towards a hybrid lockdown in Île-de-France?

To fight against Covid, as Île-de-France might be placed in lockdown again four the next four weekends, Emmanuel Macron has announced – in front of a dozen mayors – he was thinking about a hybrid pattern to fit the area, including “more working from home in the week, less flow, but oxygenation at weekends”.

Coronavirus: "The health situation is preoccupying", Olivier Véran’s statements as of Thursday March 11

This Thursday March 11, at 6 p.m. French Health Minister Olivier Véran delivered a new coronavirus epidemic report, addressing the deteriorating situation in the three hardest-hit regions: Hauts-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur and Île-de-France, as well as the impact of variants on the health pressure, the evacuation of Covid patients and the accelerating vaccination campaign. Epidemic markers and hospital pressure keep on worsening and the minister said "we will take all necessary actions to save lives".

Coronavirus: museums to reopen earlier than expected in France?

Are museums to reopen earlier than expected? This Thursday February 4, 2021 Prime Minister Jean Castex said Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot was currently working on an anticipated reopening of circulating cultural places.

Jean Castex’s press briefing: no lockdown at this stage

Prime Minister Jean Castex held a press briefing this Thursday February 4, 2021 to address the health crisis in France. According to the government, the current situation does not justify another lockdown to face the coronavirus epidemic.

Covid: lockdown exit strategy not to be reassessed despite the evolution of the health situation

The fight against Covid is growing stronger… As the number of new cases does not decrease as much as expected, is the lockdown exit strategy to continue and initiate phase two from December 15 up to the Holidays? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: 2 million cases in France, Jérôme Salomon’s press brief summed up

France’s Health director general Jérôme Salomon gave a speech this Tuesday November 17, 2020 to address the coronavirus epidemic in the country. As France has exceeded 2 million cases, yet, he said “our efforts begin to pay off”.

Coronavirus: lockdown not to be lifted before the Holidays

The government and especially France's Prime Minister announced on Thursday November 12 the lockdown will go on as it is for at least two more weeks. Easing is planned for stores starting December 1 if the situation allows it and easing lockdown could occur for the Holidays.

National reconfinement: the new measures detailed by the Castex government

Following Emmanuel Macron's televised interview on October 28, Jean Castex is holding a press conference this Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to detail the terms of application of the national reconfinement. The head of government is accompanied by Olivier Véran, Minister of Health, and will present the various specifics of this new containment.

Coronavirus: Olivier Véran announces new measures, Paris on reinforced alert

French Health Minister has addressed the press this Wednesday September 23, 2020. Facing the “acceleration of the circulation of the virus” in France, Olivier Véran has made “measures fit for each territory” and unveil the new map of areas on alert in the different French departments. Paris and other major cities have been put on reinforced alert, new bans will be implemented starting Monday September 28, 2020.

Deconfinement: protocol to respect for people tested positive for coronavirus

This Thursday May 7th Edouard Philippe presented the government’s deconfinement plan to French. Statements have been made as for people who tested positive for Covid-19? Discover the details of this protocol.

France's containment exit plan: sum up

Edouard Philippe and 6 other Ministers presented the government's deconfinement plan this Thursday afternoon to the French. They revealed at the same time the latest red-green area map by department. Here is what we already know about the strategy proposed.