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Authors assert that Palestinian rhetoric was "stifled" at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
A number of internationally renowned authors and publishers have levied allegations against the Frankfurt Book Fair, alleging that it "stifled" Palestinian discourse in the wake of the Israeli conflict-induced cancellation of an awards ceremony intended to recognize a novel authored by ...
Pope Francis asserts there is no migrant crisis in Europe.
Pope Francis urged French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders on Saturday to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty, insisting that the continent is not confronting a migration "emergency" but rather a long-term reality that governments must treat human...
High waiting times in India prompt the US consulate in Frankfurt to create a special visa window for Indians.
In order to alleviate the lengthy wait times for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visa interviews in India, the US consulate in Frankfurt has reserved specific interview slots for Indian applicants.
According to the State Department's website, the wait periods for B1/B2 visa interview...
Macron has promised that by the end of the year, France will "take back control" of the country's electricity rates.
Macron stated that this goal might be accomplished with the support of state control of the utility EDF and France's nuclear fleet, but he did not specify how he planned to accomplish this goal.
Macron stated this as he was announcing a multi-year environmental strategy. "There...
During his visit to Bordeaux, King Charles III emphasizes climate issues
After three days of pomp and politics in Paris, King Charles III concluded his three-day state visit to France on Friday with a voyage to Bordeaux to focus on his personal passion: the environment.
Charles and Queen Camilla helped plant a loquat leaf oak tree in the garden of Bordeaux C...
The termination of Adidas Korea's franchise contract generates controversy
In response to the growing backlash from franchisees over the decision by the South Korean subsidiary of the German sportswear brand Adidas to unilaterally terminate franchise contracts, legislators have begun to investigate the matter.
Rep. Choi Seung-jae, a member of the ruling People...
More than 38 million households in Germany have televisions, making the German television market the most competitive and the largest in all of Europe.
The many regional and national public broadcasters, which are structured in accordance with the political framework of the federal government, compete with powerful commercial operators for audiences. Broadcasting is governed by local authorities in each of Germany's 16 states and federal sta...
Updates from the Prime Minister's Trip to France | Prime Minister Narendra Modi Urges Indian and French Business Leaders to Work Towards Furthering Friendship Between the Two Countries
On Friday evening, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a banquet supper for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Louvre Museum in Paris. At the museum, Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron hosted a reception for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On Friday, Indian Prime Min...
France moves to ban throwaway e-cigarettes.
Health Minister Francois Braun said Wednesday that the French government might ban throwaway electronic cigarettes, which are popular with teens, by the end of this year.
Braun told France Inter, "I'm in favor of a ban." He also said that the gadgets "lead some of our...
In light of new trade regulations, Democrats warn that large technology companies might circumvent competition policies.
In a letter to Biden administration officials, a group of Democratic legislators warned that if the tech industry prevails in trade negotiations over an Indo-Pacific framework, U.S. regulators may be restricted in their ability to regulate some of the nation's largest companies.
Tec...
If governments try to regulate cryptocurrencies without reaching a worldwide consensus, they will fail. FM A. Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that a worldwide framework may need to be formed, and everyone will have to work together on it, before India takes any action on it, underscoring that global consensus is important for regulation of crypto. However, the Minister emphasized...
French company Kering has committed to a 40% reduction in emissions by 2035.
Kering, a French luxury goods company, has pledged to cut its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2035, relative to a base year of 2021. To mark the sixth anniversary of the group's 'Crafting Tomorrow's Luxury' strategy, Kering has announced a new goal spanning scop...
Macron of France and Juncker of the European Union have asked China to mediate the conflict in Ukraine.
On Thursday, two of Europe's most powerful political figures met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a time when relations between the European Union and China are at a critical juncture.
During trilateral and bilateral meetings following a military parade, French President Emmanu...
A look back at the time when French demonstrators were able to thwart government reform plans
Protests, strikes, and unrest are expected to continue as both sides remain steadfast in their opposition to President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform. To better understand the current impasse, FRANCE 24 examines the two previous times unions successfully pushed the government to back down o...
French Health Minister: "We must rebuild our health system to reflect the France of today."
In France, as in many other European countries, the health care system is facing a growing number of problems. For many people, the hardest problem is finding a GP or primary care doctor. The Anglo American Press Association invited The Local to a briefing with Health Minister Francois Braun, whe...
PSG has entered the bidding for the Stade de France.
French soccer powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain announced on Friday that the club is competing to purchase the Stade de France, the site of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The present lease for the 81,500-seater stadium, the largest in France, expires on July 1, 2025, so the French government ha...
Trump's "big lie" about electoral fraud was dismissed by Fox News presenters as "shockingly reckless"
According to a court document in a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against the news network, top executives and news hosts at Fox News admitted informally that they did not believe the allegations of 2020 election fraud made by the then-President Donald Trump, despite airing...
Ferroptosis may open up new therapeutic options for liver cancer.
Researchers from Georg-Speyer-Haus, University Hospital Frankfurt, and Goethe University Frankfurt have now demonstrated this in mice with liver cancer. The combination therapy was also effective against colon cancer metastases in the liver. The findings were published in the BMJ journal Gut.
...Insights into the 2022 French technology landscape
There is no denying that France is one of Europe's leading startup centres, and the country's thriving digital environment is one of the continent's bright spots. The country has the ingredients to make its imprint as a global startup powerhouse, thanks to a confluence of factors incl...
Lamborghini sales in India have been on the rise recently.
A senior Lamborghini executive has stated that despite worldwide recessionary dangers, the Indian market remains one of the fastest growing for the brand last year. "Our sales in the Indian market climbed by 33% last year," stated Francesco Scardaoni, Region Director, Automobili Lamborg...