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France

Country of Western Europe
France is located in Western Europe. The country's area is 671,308 km² (including overseas territories). The population is 66,842,134 million people. The capital is Paris. France was formed within its modern borders in the middle of the 15th century. The main public holiday is July 14, Bastille Day, after which the French Revolution took place, which became the foundation for the formation of modern France. Before the Second World War, it had the status of a colonial empire, in particular, it owned the entire territory of modern Algeria. France is a developed country with the seventh largest nominal GDP economy in the world. Famous figures: Napoleon Bonaparte, Charles de Gaulle.
800
The Emperor was crowned, which became an important event for European history
1453
The Hundred Years' War ended, which strengthened the French monarchy
1789
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was adopted
1792
The Louvre Museum was founded
1848
Slavery was abolished and universal suffrage for men was introduced
1889
The Eiffel Tower was built in Paris for the World's Fair
1944
The country was liberated by Allied forces after the occupation
1951
The country became one of the founders of the European Coal and Steel Community
1958
The Fifth Republic was founded, which brought political stability
1992
The Maastricht Treaty was signed, which strengthened European integration
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A government spokesman is attacked during an election rally in France

Government spokeswoman Prisca Taveno and her team were attacked by about 20 people while hanging election posters in France. One member of the team was hospitalized with a broken jaw, and four attackers were arrested.

News of the World • July 4, 08:37 AM • 19947 views
Bloomberg: Marine Le Pen may unite with Orban in European Parliament

Members of Marine Le Pen's pro-Russian party in the European Parliament may leave their Identity and Democracy faction and join Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's new alliance after the French elections.

News of the World • July 3, 03:32 PM • 22899 views
Moldovan citizens who painted walls mentioning Ukraine remain behind bars in France

Two Moldovan nationals remain imprisoned in France for creating Ukraine-themed graffiti in Paris; their appeal was rejected by the Court of Appeal on July 1, 2024.

Society • July 3, 02:54 PM • 34318 views
Ukraine named the national football team for the 2024 Olympics: who is in the application

The head coach of the Ukrainian Olympic team Ruslan Rotan has released a list of players who will be preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games football tournament, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers from various Ukrainian clubs.

Sports • July 3, 10:34 AM • 18127 views
Biden admits he "almost fell asleep on stage" during debate with Trump

Biden admitted that he "almost fell asleep on stage" during the debate with Trump due to exhaustion from traveling the world the day before.

News of the World • July 3, 08:57 AM • 19168 views
Turkey's national team defeats Austria and makes it to the 1/4 finals of the 2024 European Championship

Turkey defeated Austria 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 European Football Championship.

Sports • July 2, 11:52 PM • 21378 views
The Dutch national team reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2024, defeating Romania

The Dutch national team reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 after defeating Romania 3-0, goals scored by Cody Gakpo, Daniel Malen (2).

Sports • July 2, 07:47 PM • 20458 views
Euro 2024: France narrowly defeats Belgium to reach the quarterfinals

The French national team defeated Belgium 1-0 in the European Championship playoffs and reached the quarterfinals.

Sports • July 1, 06:07 PM • 25094 views
The Economist: Ukraine has a month to avoid default

Ukraine has one month to agree with international creditors on a debt restructuring to avoid default, with creditors rejecting Ukraine's proposed 60% debt reduction and demanding a 22% reduction instead.

Economy • July 1, 01:19 PM • 16849 views
Shooting at a Turkish wedding in France: 1 dead, 5 wounded

One person was killed and five others were injured, including a pregnant woman, when unknown assailants opened fire with assault rifles and a shotgun at a wedding in the Turkish community of Thionville, northeastern France.

Society • July 1, 05:00 AM • 18178 views
Protests in France over Le Pen's victory in the first round of elections

Thousands of people protested in France against the victory of the far-right National Union party of Marine Le Pen in the first round of elections.

Society • July 1, 03:47 AM • 62050 views
Exit polls in France show victory in the first round of elections of the far-right National Rally

Exit polls show that the far-right National Rally party wins the first round of parliamentary elections in France with about 34% of the vote.

Politics • June 30, 08:55 PM • 28118 views
The first round of parliamentary elections takes place in France

France held the first round of early parliamentary elections, in which right-wing nationalist parties, such as the National Rally, are leading in polls against President Macron's centrist forces.

News of the World • June 30, 09:22 AM • 20306 views
International Day of the Tropics, World No Kill Day, St. Peter and Paul's Day. What else can be celebrated on June 29

Today, on June 29, environmentalists and wildlife enthusiasts in many countries can join various events to mark the International Day of the Tropics, which covers 40% of the Earth's surface and is home to 80% of the world's plants and animals.

UNN Lite • June 29, 03:13 AM • 106124 views
Ukrainian yachtswoman Sofia Naumenko won gold at the European Championships in the RS Aero 6 class

Sophia Naumenko from Ukraine won a gold medal and became the European champion in the RS Aero 6 yacht class at the tournament held in France.

Sports • June 28, 09:04 PM • 20791 views
June 28: International Rosé Wine Day, Milk Chocolate Day

Today, the fourth Friday of June, is the International Rosé Day. The French region of Provence is considered to be the birthplace of rosé wine, where it was first produced in the fourteenth century.

UNN Lite • June 28, 03:03 AM • 105654 views
Zelenskyy answers whether he is worried about the possibility of a reduction in France's support amid the elections

Zelensky hopes that most countries will support Ukraine despite potential political changes, as the fight is for freedom and for being on the right side of history.

Politics • June 27, 01:15 PM • 22298 views
All pairs of the Euro 2024 Round of 16 are known: full playoff bracket

The pairs for the Euro 2024 Round of 16 and the full playoff bracket have been announced. The matches will take place from June 29 to July 2, the quarterfinals on July 5-6, the semifinals on July 9-10, and the final on July 14 in Berlin.

Sports • June 26, 11:46 PM • 28726 views
During the PACE meeting, the Olympic flame was brought into the hall

During a meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the Olympic flame was brought into the hall.

Politics • June 26, 05:57 PM • 48824 views
Orban to meet with Macron in Paris: support for Ukraine is among the topics of discussion

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will meet with French President Macron in Paris ahead of Hungary's EU presidency amid tensions over support for Ukraine and migration policy.

Politics • June 26, 06:39 AM • 29717 views
June 26: Crimean Tatar Flag Day, toothbrush birthday

The Crimean Tatar flag is a blue flag with a yellow Tamga (seal) in the corner, near the shaft. The blue color symbolizes the sky and peace, and the Tamga is the historical emblem of the ruling dynasty of the Crimean Khanate.

UNN Lite • June 26, 03:03 AM • 104268 views
Lost with one shot: Ukrainian Sabre fighters won silver at the European Fencing Championships

The Ukrainian women's sabre fencing team won the silver medal of the European Championship, losing in the final to France with a score of 44:45.

Sports • June 22, 06:10 PM • 21601 views
June 22: World rainforest day, positive media day

About half of all forests on our planet are tropical forests, which grow in Africa, Southeast Asia, South and Central America. The rainforest is also found in Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean.

UNN Lite • June 22, 03:03 AM • 112131 views
Euro 2024: Austria confidently beat Poland with a score of 3:1

Austria's national football team beat Poland 3-1 in the group stage match of the 2024 European Championship. Goals were scored by Trauner, Baumgartner and Arnautovic.

Sports • June 21, 06:08 PM • 25672 views
European Parliament: USC wants Orban to make a "written statement" backing Ukraine to join

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party must submit a written statement of support for Ukraine if it wants to join the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) in the European Parliament.

Politics • June 21, 06:38 AM • 34476 views
Sweden accused Russia of interfering in the operation of satellites

Sweden has accused Russia of interfering with the operation of its satellites, which caused interruptions in television broadcasting in Ukraine.

News of the World • June 21, 06:25 AM • 16987 views
France has raised more than 2 2 billion in the development of generative IS - the most in Europe, but the region still lags behind the market leaders

France leads Europe in terms of generative AI funding, raising 2. 29 billion euros, while Europe and Israel typically account for only half of the global venture capital funding in this particular area of AI.

Economy • June 20, 04:31 PM • 26201 views
New EU sanctions against Russia on LNG do not reduce the volume of gas supplied to the bloc - media

The new package of sanctions against Russia prohibits the transshipment of liquefied natural gas to the EU, but does not reduce the volume of natural gas supplies to the European Union, the media write.

Economy • June 20, 01:32 PM • 18924 views
The Romanian President confirmed that he is withdrawing his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis is withdrawing his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General, and Romania will support the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

News of the World • June 20, 12:30 PM • 15452 views
The process of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU will be difficult-Poland

Ukraine's accession to the EU will be a complex process that requires continued reforms, the ministers of Poland and Germany said during a joint press conference in Kiev.

Politics • June 19, 03:48 PM • 16986 views