France

Abortion: LREM and Nupes parties wish to setting right to abortion into the Constitution

LREM (a liberal political party in France) and Nupes (a left-wing alliance of political parties) are willing to protect abortion right by setting it into the Constitution. Following the United-States’ historical overturn on the matter, here are more details on the reaction of the Presidential majority of the French Parliament.

Les Cognées: Paris' first axe-throwing venue

If you've always been fascinated by Canadian lumberjacks, then head for Les Cognées, the capital's very first axe-throwing center!

France is the 20th happiest country in the world, a study found

It is the best ranking for France in this study supported by the UN about the happiest countries in the world. Although Finland ranks first, this year, France ranks 20th.

Coronavirus: no curfew on New Year's Eve confirled by Jean Castex

As France is faced with a boost in new coronavirus-related contaminations, the Scientific Committee has recommended the implementation of curfew for New Year's Eve. Will this report be followed by the government to limit the spread of the epidemic? The lead has been eventually ruled out by the government, so has been the extension of school break.

Covid: Morocco extends the closing of their borders but allows a few special flights

Because of the emergence of the Omicron variant and faced with the 5th wave hitting Europe, Morocco has decided to extend the closure of their borders until January 31, 2022 at the earliest. Main airlines RAM (Royal Air Maroc) and Air Arabia yet announced on Twitter they are to complete a few special flights.

Coronavirus: the French government does not rule out new measures in case of another outbreak

While facing the fifth epidemic wave, France is about to lead a two-front battle against the Delta and Omicron variants. The latter could cause another outbreak. The French government could go beyond the instated measures.

Covid: France will not require tests from EU countries, Emmanuel Macron announces

Emmanuel Macron announced France will not submit EU travelers to tests.

Coronavirus: vaccinating children at risk, and 5-11 y.o. children

As France is experiencing an increase in coronavirus contaminations, the government announced the opening of vaccination to children under 12 by the end of the year. For the most fragile ones, slots open from December 15, 2021.

Coronavirus – hospitals under pressure: can France avoid a lockdown?

As a fifth coronavirus epidemic wave is hitting France, the spread of the Omicron variant has the world worried. Is another lockdown still avoidable?

Coronavirus: festive gatherings, health pass… the French government’s latest announcements

Following the health defense council, Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Véran announced new restrictions especially as it comes to festive gatherings. Here are the measures instated for the Holidays.

Covid: U.S. does not recommend travels to France placed as maximum risk

France is now placed on a “very high risk” level by the United States, because of the number of new Covid-19 contaminations. Therefore, the U.S. does not recommend travels to Paris.

Melody Gardot live in November and December 2022 at Paris Olympia

Almost three years after her two concerts at Paris Olympia, American singer, writer and composer Melody Gardot has announced to be back to the same venue in Paris for four new concerts on Monday November 21, Tuesday 22, and Wednesday 23, 2022, and then again on Saturday December 3, 2022, that you do not want to miss..

Covid: Omicron variant spotted in Europe as soon as November 19th

The Dutch health authorities claim they have spotted the Omicron variant in a test collected this past November 19th, namely over 10 days ago and before the first reports in South Africa.

Coronavirus – Fifth wave: Gabriel Attal’s latest announcements

France has officially entered the fifth coronavirus epidemic wave. So, to try and curb the rise in Covid-19-related contaminations, Gabriel Attal has announced the implementation of new restrictions. Third dose extended, reinforced health pass, or return of compulsory facemask… Here is more on the matter!

Covid – Fifth wave: hospitalization toll to peak by late December or January according to the AP-HP

This is official, France has entered in the fifth coronavirus epidemic wave. When is the peak expected then? According to the Hôpitaux de Paris – or Paris Hospitals – it is expected between late December and January.

Covid: “We clearly are at the beginning of a fifth wave”, Olivier Véran claims

As the Covid-19-related health situation is deteriorating again in France, Olivier Véran considers the country is currently ‘at the beginning of a fifth wave”.

The four pledges France signed at the COP26 in Glasgow

France has made a few commitments over the past two weeks for the COP26 taking place in Glasgow and has signed four major climate change pledges.

Paris Kart, France's largest indoor karting track

Fancy a karting session with friends or family? Follow us to Paris Kart, home of France's largest indoor track!

Covid: the incidence rate moves above 100, a first since September

The coronavirus-related health situation in France is deteriorating. For the first rime since September, the incidence rate exceeded 100 cases for 100,000 inhabitants again.

Franz Ferdinand live in April 2022 at Paris Zénith

Our favorite Scottish are back to France in 2022 with a new Parisian date scheduled at the Zénith on Wednesday April 20, 2022. On the occasion, Alex Kapranos and friends will perform their many hits!