France breaking news
Here are some recent breaking news stories from France:
Latest News
- Yellow Vest Protests Continue: The Yellow Vest movement, which began in November 2018, has continued to protest across France, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand economic and social reforms. (Source: BBC News)
- Paris Police Clash with Protesters: Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Paris on Saturday, with several people injured and dozens arrested. The protests were sparked by a proposed pension reform. (Source: The Guardian)
- French President Emmanuel Macron Visits Notre-Dame Cathedral: French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, where he met with architects and engineers working on the cathedral's reconstruction after a devastating fire in April 2019. (Source: CNN)
Recent Developments
- France to Introduce Digital Tax: France has announced plans to introduce a digital tax on tech giants such as Google, Amazon, and Facebook, in an effort to reduce the country's budget deficit. (Source: The Financial Times)
- French Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in 5 Years: France's economy grew at its slowest pace in five years in the first quarter of 2020, according to official figures. (Source: Reuters)
- Paris to Host 2024 Summer Olympics: Paris has been officially awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 Summer Olympics, with the games set to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. (Source: The New York Times)
Other News
- French Open Tennis Tournament: The French Open tennis tournament is set to take place from May 24 to June 7, 2020, at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris. (Source: The Guardian)
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Reconstruction: The reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral is expected to take several years, with a team of architects and engineers working on the project. (Source: CNN)
- French Wine Industry: The French wine industry is facing challenges due to climate change, with many wine producers struggling to adapt to changing weather patterns. (Source: The Wine Enthusiast)