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Relations between Azerbaijan and France are intensifying. Baku accuses Paris of launching a “smear campaign”.

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Relations between Azerbaijan and France are intensifying. Baku accuses Paris of launching a “smear campaign”.

Azerbaijan has repeatedly criticized France for supporting Armenia. “Azerbaijani side has repeatedly informed France that speaking in the language of threats and pressure will not bring any result, and reiterates that it will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests,” the press representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan stated. French … Read more

France urges China to take a clear stand on Russia’s war in Ukraine

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France urges China to take a clear stand on Russia’s war in Ukraine

“I believe that the facts have proven and will continue to prove that China presents Europe with opportunities rather than risks,” he said. “Both sides are partners, not adversaries,” the Chinese foreign minister emphasized. He also said China was ready to import more “high-quality French products and services” and was working to resolve concerns expressed … Read more

Macron Calls for Increased Support for Ukraine Against Russian Aggression: Western Leaders Urged to Step Up Efforts

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Macron Calls for Increased Support for Ukraine Against Russian Aggression: Western Leaders Urged to Step Up Efforts

There is a “broad consensus to do more and faster”, he added. “Nothing can be ruled out to achieve our goal. Russia cannot win this war.” Macron, opening the conference at the Elysée Palace, had said that Ukraine’s allies should step up to help the country as the war continues into its third year. “We … Read more

Paris Referendum Results and Implications for Urban SUVs Parking Fees

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Paris Referendum Results and Implications for Urban SUVs Parking Fees

In the referendum “More or less urban SUVs in Paris?” according to the preliminary results, less than 6% of eligible voters participated 54% supported the proposal, while 45.5% were against it. Participants in the referendum had to answer the question whether the fee for parking city SUVs should be increased from six to 18 euros … Read more

2023 Tourism Boom: How Travel Demand Surpassed Pre-Pandemic Levels

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2023 Tourism Boom: How Travel Demand Surpassed Pre-Pandemic Levels

2023 was the most active year for tourism since 2019, which was the last year before the pandemic. From 2020 to 2022, the industry languished worldwide, but last year travel demand returned to (and even surpassed) pre-pandemic levels. The reasons are different – restrictions have been lifted, there is no need for “covid certificates”, and … Read more

Plane Grounded at French Airport on Suspicion of Human Trafficking: 303 Passengers Detained

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Plane Grounded at French Airport on Suspicion of Human Trafficking: 303 Passengers Detained

The plane has been grounded at a French airport since Thursday on suspicion of human trafficking. A total of 303 people were on the plane. The plane is now believed to be on its way to Mumbai, but some of the passengers remain in France. It has already been announced that the “Airbus A340” plane … Read more

French President Macron Condemns Stripping of Depardieu’s Legion of Honor Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

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French President Macron Condemns Stripping of Depardieu’s Legion of Honor Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

“You will never see me participating in the persecution,” Macron told France 5 television when asked about the possible stripping of Depardieu’s Legion of Honor. “I hate this kind of thing,” Macron added. France’s highest award, the Legion of Honor, which Depardieu received in 1996, “is not an instrument of virtue,” Macron said. French Culture … Read more

Gérard Depardieu Accused of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct by Multiple Actresses in New Documentary

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Gérard Depardieu Accused of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct by Multiple Actresses in New Documentary

The film features actresses Helena Daras (Helene Darras) testimony that served as the basis for her to formally press charges against Depardieu for sexually harassing him on the set of director Fabien Ontengent’s 2008 comedy Disco. The Paris prosecutor’s office is currently investigating the allegations. Photo: Facebook/Hélène Darras The documentary also uses footage from Gérard … Read more

Dāvids Krūmins: From 35 Days of Chinese Captivity to Military Missions – The Real Story

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Dāvids Krūmins: From 35 Days of Chinese Captivity to Military Missions – The Real Story

Listening to Dāvids Krūmins’ story about 35 days of captivity at the Chinese border, from which he has just returned, about eight years of service in the French Legion, missions in Africa and Asia, it seems incredible that in the mass media he is mostly known as… the ex-husband of the sexy Jana Brooks from … Read more