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Bugarach: Apocalypse now
18/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Bugarach: Apocalypse now

The French village of Bugarach is the place to be if you believe that the world will end on December 21st - we take a look. Meanwhile, in politics, the hatchet seems to have been buried between UMP rivals Fillon and Copé. Finally, we put on our ballet shoes on to follow Paris's "little rats".
Depardieu to give up French passport after PM 'insult'
17/12/2012 - FRANCE

Depardieu to give up French passport after PM 'insult'

Angry after being "insulted" by the French prime minister for his plans to move to Belgium for tax purposes, actor Gérard Depardieu said in an open letter on Sunday that he will be handing in his French passport and his social security card.
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Dial turned down on Paris nightlife
11/12/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Dial turned down on Paris nightlife

It has always been a strict city for bar and nightclub licensing, but now more so than ever. Five bars in central Paris have been told to shut their doors for 10 days, sparking online debate between those seeking quiet in their neighbourhoods and those deploring over-strict policing of nightlife venues. Also, Gérard Depardieu's suspected tax evasion in Belgium, and a new twist in the UMP leadership battle.
The end of Strauss-Kahn's legal saga
11/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

The end of Strauss-Kahn's legal saga

This week marks the end of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's legal saga. The former head of the IMF has paid an undisclosed amount to the hotel maid accusing him of attempted rape. Meanwhile, another French celebrity escapes the country's punitive taxes - actor Gérard Depardieu has set up residence in Belgium. Finally, we celebrate Notre Dame's 850th anniversary, as the Parisian cathedral gets a new set of bells for the occasion.
Laughter is the best medicine
06/12/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Laughter is the best medicine

The Irish panic-buy wine ahead of austerity measures targeting alcohol... meanwhile, George Osborne chuckles in Parliament while announcing a tightening of the British purse strings. Also, France's budget minister is accused of having an offshore bank account and Gérard Depardieu duets with the Uzbek President's daughter!
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Is the UK France's new tax haven?
20/11/2012 - TAXATION

Is the UK France's new tax haven?

Around six months ago, British Prime Minister David Cameron invited rich French citizens to move to London if they wanted to avoid the French president's new wealth tax. François Hollande is increasing the top tax rate to 75% on incomes over 1 million euros, but is London really becoming a tax haven for the French? France 24's Louis Massie went to find out more.
USA: online petitions call for states to secede
15/11/2012 - WEBNEWS

USA: online petitions call for states to secede

Unhappy Americans are petitioning the White House to allow their states to secede. Meanwhile, British web users declare war on tax-dodging multinationals. And photos are circulating of cats posing as 1950s pin-up girls.
The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012 (part 2)
02/11/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012 (part 2)

Could Hurricane Sandy be Barack Obama's perfect storm? The incumbent halts Mitt Romney’s momentum with just days to go in a very tight race. Also, China’s tricky changing of the guard as well as tales of Greece, Google, and the taxman.
The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012
02/11/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012

Could Hurricane Sandy be Barack Obama's perfect storm? The incumbent halts Mitt Romney’s momentum with just days to go in a very tight race. Also, China’s tricky changing of the guard as well as tales of Greece, Google, and the taxman.
Greek journalist acquitted in Swiss bank list case
02/11/2012 - JUSTICE

Greek journalist acquitted in Swiss bank list case

Greek journalist Costas Vaxevanis was acquitted on Thursday of charges relating to breach of privacy after he published the names of 2,000 Greeks with Swiss bank accounts.
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