Tag: France

Monday, December 3rd 2018 - 08:29 UTC
France fines P&O Azura US$ 110.000 for using fuel with a high content of sulfur

A court in Marseille fined an American master mariner US$ 110,000 for using fuel with a sulfur content measuring 0.18 percentage points above a disputed limit. It is the first ruling of its kind in France, and it is contrary to the French government's previous stance on sulfur content rules for cruise ships.
Friday, November 30th 2018 - 06:14 UTC
Macron has busy pre G-20 Thursday in BA after sloppy airport welcome

His presidential plane landed at Buenos Aires' international Ezeiza airport for the G-20 Summit Wednesday night. After parking, France's Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte went down the stairs to greet .... a tarmac worker or two, after which the pair kept walking to their car. Right before getting inside, they were told to go back on their steps and meet Argentine Vicepresident Gabriela Michetti for the official welcome that almost did not happen.
Monday, November 26th 2018 - 07:06 UTC
Fuel price strikers clash in Paris with police; Macron will address the nation on Tuesday

French President Emmanuel Macron has lashed out at demonstrators who clashed with police in Paris during the latest protests sparked by rising fuel prices. “Shame on those who attacked” officers he tweeted... “There is no place for violence in the [French] Republic.”
Thursday, November 22nd 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Fourteen air forces involved in combat exercises in northeast Brazil

The air forces of 14 nations including the United States are taking part this week in air combat exercises and non-conventional warfare training at a base in northern Brazil, the Brazilian Air Force said on Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 20th 2018 - 08:39 UTC
France and Denmark have second thoughts about economic sanctions on Iran, after foiled attacks

European Union foreign ministers showed cautious support on Monday for possible new economic sanctions on Iran in a shift of policy after accusations of Iranian attack plots in France and Denmark, diplomats said.
Monday, November 19th 2018 - 08:58 UTC
Fuel price protests over the weekend across France leave over 400 injured

Fresh clashes in the “yellow vest” fuel price protests across France led to more injuries on Sunday, adding to the more than 400 already reported by the government, as some demonstrators vowed to continue their action over the coming days.
Friday, November 9th 2018 - 08:50 UTC
Armistice centenary: Theresa May will lay wreaths in Belgium and France

Theresa May will lay a wreath at the graves of the first and last UK soldiers killed in World War One as she travels to France and Belgium to mark the Armistice centenary. The prime minister will be joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel for the commemorations on Friday.
Thursday, November 8th 2018 - 08:30 UTC
Macron calls on leaders for a “true European Army” to protect EU from China, Russia...and US

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europeans cannot be protected without a “true, European army”, as he marks the centenary of the World War One Armistice.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:49 UTC
France planning new aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle

France's government launched plans on Tuesday for a new aircraft carrier, saying it will make a decision on how to build the multi-billion-euro warship in 2020. France currently has one carrier, the Charles-de-Gaulle, but is seeking to develop a replacement that would serve until 2080 and be adapted for next-generation combat jets.
Monday, November 5th 2018 - 06:09 UTC
New Caledonia votes to remain French, but pro-independence militants are also celebrating

Voters in New Caledonia have rejected independence and decided to remain part of France. Late Sunday night the French government released provisional results showing 78,361 people voted No in the historic referendum, while 60,573 cast their ballot for Yes — a margin of 56.4% to 43.6%.