On the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week
The Local France · 25 Oct 2026, 07:13 UTC
MPs vote on the social security financing bill, another protest is planned, the 'winter truce' begins - and it's Toussaint
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Travel safety, cold remedies and halloween: 6 essential articles for life in France
The Local France · 25 Oct 2026, 07:13 UTC
How safe it really is to visit France this autumn, what to tell the pharmacist if you have a cold or flu, the cost of living and halloween traditions - and the tunes you'll here at a French celebration
France extends detention of suspected racist shooter
The Local France · 24 Oct 2026, 13:34 UTC
French anti-terror investigators said Saturday they have extended the detention of a man suspected of opening fire in the Paris suburbs a day earlier, killing one person and wounding five.
France's Yellow Vest movement calls new protests for October 31st
The Local France · 24 Oct 2026, 11:44 UTC
France's Yellow Vest movement, which has helped organise protests rocking the country, called Saturday for new demonstrations on October 31.
Inside France: Violence, looting and zombie walks
The Local France · 24 Oct 2026, 09:54 UTC
From the violence that shook the country on Saturday to the foreign commentators who tried to use it for their own advantage, via the French enthusiasm for 'blood and gore' Halloween events and some extremely cheesy pop, here's what we have been talking about in France this week.
Lawmakers say EU must probe social media role in protests
The Local France · 24 Oct 2026, 07:49 UTC
The EU must urgently investigate the role of social media during protests in member states including France, European lawmakers demanded Friday, adding that Brussels should be prepared to block access "as a last resort".
FRENCH PROTESTS LATEST: Fresh clashes rock France as protesters march on
The Local France · 24 Oct 2026, 06:43 UTC
Clashes erupted across France on Saturday as protesters took to the streets, a week after marches that degenerated into violence and prompted a firm security backlash from President Emmanuel Macron, who is scrambling to restore order.
Zombie walks and horror nights: Halloween events across France in 2026
The Local France · 23 Oct 2026, 14:13 UTC
This year, Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31st, making it a good year for a weekend of spooky events.
EU parliament approves more safeguards for travellers in Europe
The Local France · 23 Oct 2026, 12:49 UTC
The European Parliament has given its final approval to a new set of safeguards for the 13 billion people who travel in Europe each year by plane, train, coach, bus or ferry.
'Generational rage': How young Europeans are fighting to be heard
The Local France · 23 Oct 2026, 10:41 UTC
From blockaded schools in Rome to tent camps in Madrid and street protests in France, young people across Europe are turning their anger on a political class they say is not listening.
Gunman kills one and wounds five in suspected terror attack in town outside Paris
The Local France · 23 Oct 2026, 10:01 UTC
One person died and five were seriously injured after a gunman opened fire in a town outside Paris on Friday, in what is believed to be a racist attack. Anti-terror police are investigating.
French Expression of the Day: Larguer les amarres
The Local France · 23 Oct 2026, 09:26 UTC
This nautical French expression can be used at the end of a romance as well as returning home after the summer break.
French word of the day: Fiché S
The Local France · 23 Oct 2026, 09:24 UTC
A piece of police jargon that has made its way into everyday conversation.
MAPS: Routes revealed for the 2027 Tour de France races
The Local France · 22 Oct 2026, 11:13 UTC
The full routes for the 2027 men's and women's Tour de France races were unveiled on Thursday with the men set for a finale in the Pyrenees whilst the women will end their tour atop a volcano in central France.
France: Some clashes erupted at end of protests
France 24 · 25 Oct 2026, 09:35 UTC
There were some clashes on Saturday, mainly in major cities and as demonstrations came to an end. French authorities say police made nearly 1,000 arrests nationwide. Here’s a report from our sister channel, France 2.
More than 400.000 protest across France
France 24 · 25 Oct 2026, 09:32 UTC
Saturday’s demonstrations across France were largely peaceful, easing fears of a repeat of the violence seen last weekend. Hundreds of thousands took to the streets to demand action on the rising cost of living and more funding for public services, with students, workers and reti
France’s far right gathers as Le Pen prepares her presidential campaign
France 24 · 25 Oct 2026, 09:31 UTC
Meanwhile, France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris. Marine Le Pen is expected to officially launch her presidential campaign in a speech later this afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is being re-elected as party l
Hundreds of thousands march in France to protest against government
France 24 · 25 Oct 2026, 09:29 UTC
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday protesting the rising cost of living and a lack of government resources for essential services like schools. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully they ended with a heavy security response, with almost 1,000 arres
Government says protests across France 'went well' despite nearly 1,000 arrests
France 24 · 24 Oct 2026, 21:01 UTC
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday protesting the rising cost of living and a lack of government resources for essential services like schools. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully they ended with a heavy security response, with almost 1,000 arres
France: Watching the Post-Riot Protests
France 24 · 24 Oct 2026, 18:42 UTC
After the French protests turned into riots last weekend, the curfews, and then the alleged racist mass shooting yesterday on the outskirts of Paris, there has been much anxiety, planning and preparation ahead of today's protests.
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