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Cypriots say 'Hands off our cash!'
18/03/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Cypriots say 'Hands off our cash!'

Angry Cypriots marched on Parliament to oppose their government's bailout deal which includes a levy on personal savings of up to 10% - we take a look at online reaction. Also, President François Hollande doesn't seem to mind being called a "penguin" by Carla Bruni in an upcoming album... although perhaps the insult is worse than he realised...
Is Carla Bruni's song "Penguin" about François Hollande?
15/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Is Carla Bruni's song "Penguin" about François Hollande?

Her newest album is yet to be released but is already causing controversy. RTL radio suggests that "Penguin" - the last song on Carla Bruni's album - is a reference to François Hollande! We look at the claim and its credibility. Also, a photo showing smart phone mania at this week's conclave is contrasted with a photo from eight years ago on Benedict's election... but how honest is the comparison.
Shadows of the past
14/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Shadows of the past

We take a look at the journalist who got it right in predicting the new pope. Also, criticisms emerge over his alleged collusion with the military dictatorship in Argentina in the 70's and 80's. Finally, some fun facts about Pope Francis.
Habemus papam: first reactions
13/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Habemus papam: first reactions

A look at initial reactions on social media upon news that Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as Pope Francis.
Black smoke
12/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Black smoke

Lots of tweeting on the day's goings on at the Vatican... We look at the race to announce the first puffs of black smoke on social media and also a scandal broken by La Repubblica on apartments owned by the Holy See which are in the same building as Europe's biggest gay sauna!
Hollande's presidency off the rails?
11/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Hollande's presidency off the rails?

Later edition of MediaWatch - we look at François Hollande's attempts to get his Presidency 'back on the rails' with a two-day train trip to Dijon in order to meet and greet the people. His popularity ratings have hit an historic low. Mark Owen and I also discuss Dijon mustard and mayonnaise... and Sarkozy's attempts to capitalise on Hollande's unpopularity.
Hollande's popularity on the rails
11/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Hollande's popularity on the rails

President 'Normal' took the train to Dijon a a two-day trip aimed at 'reaching out to the people'... The press has compared it to a stop on the campaign trail, this less than a year into his Presidency. Hollande's popularity has hit rock bottom in the polls. Also, more on Nicolas Sarkozy's possible comeback at the next presidential election.
Chauvinist archives for International Women's Day
08/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Chauvinist archives for International Women's Day

For International Women's Day, the French archives institute INA has shared images of a tv sketch from the 1960's showing how much has changed in gender relations since then! Also François Hollande says more women should be interred in Paris's Pantheon - a mausoleum for the nation's greats.
Sarkozy sees political comeback as a "duty"
07/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Sarkozy sees political comeback as a "duty"

It's not because he wants to make a political comeback, it's because it's his "duty"... so says Nicolas Sarkozy in an interview he gave to "Valeurs Actuelles" magazine. Sarkozy also made controversial remarks on gay marriage and parenthood issues. Finally, Richard III was in fact a nice guy and not the psychopath he was made out to be by Shakespeare, British researchers say.
#VivaChavezporSiempre - Viva Chavez Forever
06/03/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

#VivaChavezporSiempre - Viva Chavez Forever

Twitter is full of tweets and twitpics glorifying Venezuela's deceased president. We take a look at some of the highlights from this online adulation, as well as looking at some critical comments.
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