Macron: EU will not back down on Cyprus’ EEZ (Updated)
The other six southern Mediterranean EU heads of state rallied behind Cyprus on Friday in condemning Turkish actions in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
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French prosecutors drop rape investigation against actor Depardieu
French prosecutors have dropped an investigation into rape allegations against the actor Gerard Depardieu, the public prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday. One of France’s most
French court sentences Briton in absentia for murder in Ireland
A French court on Friday sentenced a British journalist in absentia to 25 years in jail for the murder of a French film producer in
Strategic co-operation between France and Cyprus widens
Cyprus has sought support from France to upgrade naval facilities, turning away from Britain which according to government officials is in talks with Turkey for
French military frees hostages in Burkina Faso
French commandos rescued four foreign hostages including two French citizens from a militant group in Burkina Faso, France’s military said on Friday, adding that two
Cyprus-France relations, climate in focus during Fabius visit
President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday discussed relations between Cyprus and France and developments regarding the Cyprus issue with the former Prime Minister of France and
French President Macron hopes to rebuild Notre-Dame in five years
President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Tuesday that France would rebuild the fire-devastated Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying he hoped the work would be done in
French aeronautical exercise in Nicosia FIR on Tuesday
A French aeronautical exercise will take place on Tuesday within the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR) in the region of Paphos and Polis Chrysochous. According
After violence, pressure mounts on Macron’s post-debate response
By Michel Rose PARIS, March 18 (Reuters) – Just when Emmanuel Macron thought he had regained the upper hand over the yellow vest protest movement
France restore Six Nations pride with Scotland win
France ended their losing run in the Six Nations by hammering an injury-depleted Scotland 27-10 to claim their first victory in this year’s competition on Saturday. A spectacular
French envoy returns to Italy as friendship rekindles
France’s ambassador to Italy returned to Rome on Friday, eight days after his recall by President Emmanuel Macron, as the European neighbours defused their worst
Naval base buzz builds as French ambassador visits Mari
French ambassador to Cyprus Rene Troccaz has visited the Mari naval base on the back of reports that Paris in interested in acquiring permanent naval
Force of habit and French blunders save Wales
Wales were saved by a couple of shocking French errors and sheer force of habit as they achieved a great escape in a thrilling 24-19 comeback
Government tightlipped on naval base use by France
THE GOVERNMENT on Thursday neither confirmed nor denied fresh reports of plans for a naval station at Mari to permanently service French warships. When asked
Interview: Turning enmity into an unmatched friendship
Today marks 56 years since the signing of the Élysée Treaty between France and Germany. The ambassadors of two countries talk to the Cyprus Mail
Suspected work-scam mastermind referred for trial
The suspected mastermind of a scam who managed to steal some €300,000 from Cypriot craftsmen and workers seeking employment in the aftermath of the economic
Death toll in French ‘yellow vest’ protests rises to nine
The death toll linked to France’s anti-government “yellow vest” protests has risen to nine, the government said on Thursday, as demonstrators kept up major disruptions
US withdrawal from Syria will spark Islamic State revival
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on Thursday a White House decision to withdraw from Syria will allow an Islamic State revival and threaten the battle in eastern Syria.
‘Yellow vests’ hit French streets in fifth Saturday of protests
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of French cities on Saturday in the fifth weekend of nationwide demonstrations against Emmanuel Macron’s government, despite calls
French borrowing costs surge on Macron wage rises, tax cuts
By Abhinav Ramnarayan LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) – France’s 10-year borrowing costs climbed to their highest level compared with Germany in a year and a