Syndicate content
Ben MCPARTLAND

French food aid NGO reports ‘explosion’ in demand
29/12/2012 - FRANCE / POVERTY

French food aid NGO reports ‘explosion’ in demand

The head of a French food aid charity has called on the public for help in coping with the steep rise in the number of people needing food handouts, raising concerns that the economic crisis is biting hard among the poor in France.
(7) comments
The good, the bad and the ugly: France’s year in sport
28/12/2012 - SPORT

The good, the bad and the ugly: France’s year in sport

The year 2012 proved to be a dramatic one for France. From triumphant Olympic swimmers to sulky footballers and shamed handballer players, 2012 gave France its fair share of highs and lows as well as several unsavoury episodes.
Outlook bleak as Hollande hails 2013 'battle for jobs'
28/12/2012 - FRANCE

Outlook bleak as Hollande hails 2013 'battle for jobs'

French President François Hollande has hailed 2013 as the year of the "great battle for jobs". But figures released Thursday show a rise in the jobless rate for the nineteenth consecutive month – and the forecast is for worse to come.
(7) comments
Tycoon denounces 'trench warfare' against wealthy
23/12/2012 - FRANCE

Tycoon denounces 'trench warfare' against wealthy

A UK-bound French tycoon has fanned the flames of the bitter row over the tax system by saying France is engaged in “trench warfare” against the rich and successful, and the current atmosphere was a throwback to the days of the French Revolution.
(7) comments
John Kerry: 'the perfect choice' for secretary of state
22/12/2012 - USA

John Kerry: 'the perfect choice' for secretary of state

US President Barack Obama handed John Kerry his dream job this week, nominating him for the post of secretary of state. But even if he was Obama's "perfect choice" Kerry will need to call on all his diplomatic skills for the tasks that lie ahead.
(5) comments
Steel tycoon Mittal hits out at ‘irrational’ French minister
13/12/2012 - FRANCE

Steel tycoon Mittal hits out at ‘irrational’ French minister

Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal spoke of his shock on Thursday at being told he was “not welcome in France” by a French minister. Mittal said a government threat to nationalise his steel plant would have been a “giant leap backwards” for France.
(6) comments
‘Europe’s first gay-friendly mosque’ sparks controversy
05/12/2012 - FRANCE

‘Europe’s first gay-friendly mosque’ sparks controversy

A Muslim prayer centre, which has been dubbed Europe’s first gay-friendly mosque, opened in Paris this week. Its founder described it as the first step in breaking “prejudices in Islam”, but it has been criticised by religious leaders.
French anti-airport protesters prepare for battle
13/11/2012 - FRANCE

French anti-airport protesters prepare for battle

Protesters fighting to block controversial plans for a new airport in the west of France are gearing up for their next skirmish in what is becoming an increasingly ugly battle with authorities determined to get the proposals off the ground.
(3) comments
France’s blighted north lures thousands of Chinese firms
31/10/2012 - BUSINESS

France’s blighted north lures thousands of Chinese firms

Regional authorities from northeastern France signed a historic deal in China this week that will give thousands of Chinese companies a gateway into the European marketplace and create 3,000 much-needed local jobs.
Tragic roadside birth sparks French healthcare alarm
21/10/2012 - FRANCE

Tragic roadside birth sparks French healthcare alarm

The tragic story of a woman who lost her baby while giving birth in her car made headlines across France on Sunday and sparked concerns over a lack equality in a healthcare system regarded by the World Health Organization as the best in the world.
Close