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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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Fatal accidents in the EU: which countries "lead" in the number of deaths and where are the safest roads?

According to a European Commission study, 46 road fatalities per million inhabitants were recorded in the EU in 2023. The highest mortality rates are observed in the southeastern regions, particularly in Bulgaria, Greece, France, and Romania.

News of the World • November 13, 04:23 PM • 5398 views
Von der Leyen proposes joint EU debt as a backup plan for aid to Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the possibility of issuing joint EU debt to support Ukraine. This will happen if the plan to use frozen Russian assets fails due to Belgium's blocking.

Economy • November 13, 03:51 PM • 3743 views
France lifted all travel restrictions on Pavel Durov

The French investigator lifted the travel ban on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was previously suspected of aiding crimes. The decision of November 10 also cancels the requirement for regular registration at a police station.

News of the World • November 13, 02:50 PM • 3311 views
Without Matviyenko and Malinovskyi: Ukraine announced its squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifier against FrancePhoto

The Ukrainian national team has published its official squad for the group stage match of the 2026 World Cup football qualifiers against France. Mykola Matviyenko and Ruslan Malinovskyi were not included in the list.

Sports • November 13, 08:53 AM • 2893 views
Gas and electricity prices in Europe: where is it cheaper, and where is it more expensive?

Eurostat has published data for the first half of 2025, showing a significant gap in electricity and natural gas prices between European countries. Some countries pay several times more than their neighbors.

Economy • November 13, 08:23 AM • 87072 views
Macron considers inviting Xi Jinping to next year's G7 summit - Bloomberg

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the G7 summit in 2026, a move that could be a bold diplomatic step. The idea has been discussed with some allies, and Macron may visit China in December.

Politics • November 13, 07:50 AM • 3183 views
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Ukraine to play France tomorrowPhoto

The Ukrainian national football team will play its fifth 2026 World Cup qualifier against France on November 13 at 9:45 PM at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. Bookmakers consider France the favorite for the match, which will be broadcast by MEGOGO.

Sports • November 12, 02:08 PM • 125033 views
Unique gastronomic towel "ENEIDA" presented in UkrainePhoto

The gastronomic towel "ENEIDA" was created within the framework of cooperation between the International Women's Movement "For Family Values" and the Charitable Foundation "MHP-Hromadi". The symbolism of the towel embodies a person's path from the earthly to the spiritual, the unity of generations and the pod, the harmony of male and female principles, the power of life, love, and the continuity of Ukrainian traditions.

Business News • November 12, 01:51 PM • 10748 views
Le Pen's future in court: France's far-right leader won't be able to run for president if she loses appeal

Marine Le Pen will not run for president of France in 2027 if the appeals court does not overturn her current ban on participating in elections. If the appeal is rejected, she will hand over the reins to a successor.

News of the World • November 12, 12:04 PM • 2693 views
Global EV sales up 23% in October - study

Global sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23% in October to 1. 9 million units. Europe led the growth, while North America saw a 41% drop in sales.

News of the World • November 12, 10:29 AM • 3091 views
People can barely distinguish AI-generated music from real music - survey

According to a survey conducted for Deezer, 97% of people could not distinguish AI-generated music from human-made music. More than half of respondents felt awkward about this, and 80% would like AI-generated music to be clearly labeled.

Culture • November 12, 06:57 AM • 95380 views
EU to provide new aid to Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and Italy to combat migration pressure

A number of European countries will receive additional support from the EU to overcome the growing migration burden. The new mechanism will become operational after the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum comes into force in mid-2026.

Politics • November 11, 07:16 PM • 14244 views
Lavrov may become a "scapegoat" amid strengthening of Washington's position in "dialogue" with Moscow - Forbes

Sergei Lavrov risks losing his post as Russian Foreign Minister if he fails to prevent the strengthening of the US position in relations with Russia. The recorded absence of the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry at important events may indicate disapproval in the Kremlin of the "deterioration" of relations with the Trump administration.

Politics • November 11, 12:17 PM • 3432 views
Official verdict: Dovbyk will not play in matches against France and Iceland due to injury

Roma and Ukraine national team forward Artem Dovbyk will miss important qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. The Ukrainian footballer suffered an injury in the 11th round match of the Italian Serie A.

Sports • November 11, 11:16 AM • 2287 views
EU to create new intelligence unit under von der Leyen - FT

The European Commission has begun establishing a new intelligence body to improve the use of information from national intelligence services. The unit, being formed within the European Commission's Secretariat-General, will recruit staff from the EU intelligence community.

News of the World • November 11, 06:56 AM • 4346 views
Record in 2 years: EU granted protection to over 79,000 refugees from Ukraine in September, leading countries named

In September 2025, the EU granted temporary protection to 79,205 Ukrainians, a 49% increase from August, following Ukraine's decree on the departure of men aged 18-22. In total, 4.3 million Ukrainians have temporary protection in the EU, mostly in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Society • November 11, 05:31 AM • 29891 views
Belgium engaged foreign troops due to drone wave – suspicions of Russian interference

Belgium has sought assistance from allies after a series of drone incursions near airports, military bases, and nuclear power plants. Officials say the incidents "resemble" Russian actions, but there is no direct evidence yet.

Politics • November 10, 06:08 PM • 11739 views
Syrian President is at the White House for a historic meeting with Trump - Media

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is at the White House for a historic meeting with Donald Trump. This is the first visit of a Syrian head of state since the country gained independence in 1946.

News of the World • November 10, 06:05 PM • 12172 views
France released Crimean Tatar Shagayev, who was arrested on trumped-up Russian charges

France released Crimean Tatar Ilnur Shagayev, detained at the request of the Russian Federation. He returned to Ireland, where he has temporary protection.

News of the World • November 10, 05:15 PM • 12372 views
Only in Ukraine are anti-corruption bodies completely uncontrolled, resulting in a series of questionable decisions – ex-prosecutor

Former prosecutor Stanislav Bronytskyi stated that there is no control over NABU and SAP, which leads to questionable decisions and the dismissal of prosecutors. He noted that since 2015, no audit of SAP has been conducted, unlike international practice.

Society • November 10, 03:21 PM • 10106 views
Rubio to travel to Canada for G7 meeting on Ukraine, Gaza, trade - Media

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Canada's Niagara region this week for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers. He will discuss President Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, security in Haiti and Sudan, maritime security, critical minerals, and global supply chains.

Politics • November 10, 01:42 PM • 6165 views
Court releases former French President Sarkozy from prison after 20 days: what is knownVideo

The Paris Court of Appeal granted the request for the release of Nicolas Sarkozy, who had been held in La Santé prison since October 21. The former French president will be placed under judicial supervision; he was serving a sentence for conspiring to raise funds for his election campaign from Libya.

News of the World • November 10, 12:50 PM • 5698 views
Von der Leyen dodges Starmer's request for meeting on EU financial demands - FT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen avoided a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the COP30 conference due to Brussels' demands for London to pay billions of euros. The British leader wanted to discuss dissatisfaction with EU demands for a payment of up to 6.5 billion euros to participate in the "credits for weapons" program and contributions to the EU budget.

News of the World • November 10, 12:21 PM • 8760 views
Paris court considers Sarkozy's request for early release from prison

The Paris Court of Appeal is considering the request of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy for release from prison pending appeal. Sarkozy, sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy, has been in La Santé prison since October 21.

Politics • November 10, 09:49 AM • 8382 views
Capable of flying up to 3,000 km and not requiring allied approval: The Independent compared the Flamingo missile to the Tomahawk

The Ukrainian cruise missile FP-5 "Flamingo" has a flight range of up to 3,000 km, which is twice that of the American "Tomahawk. " Its main advantage is that Ukraine can use it without the permission of allies to strike Russian territory.

War in Ukraine • November 9, 03:38 PM • 11681 views
European fishermen send fishing nets to Ukraine to protect against Russian drones

Fishermen from France, Sweden, and Denmark are sending used fishing nets to Ukraine to protect against Russian drones. The Breton charity Kernic Solidarités has already delivered 280 kilometers of nets, which are used to protect military personnel and civilians along the front line.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 10:38 PM • 12689 views
European Commission considers permanent freezing of Russian assets

The European Commission proposes to permanently freeze Russian assets in the EU and use the proceeds to finance Ukraine. Rejection of this plan could lead to annual EU expenditures of 5.6 billion euros, affecting the deficit and debt of individual states.

Economy • November 8, 09:04 PM • 7528 views
Britain is likely to announce major changes to its immigration system by the end of the month

The UK Home Office is studying Denmark's border control and asylum policies amid a rise in illegal Channel crossings and divisions within the Labour Party.

News of the World • November 8, 04:37 PM • 9872 views
Hollywood's coolest movie cars go up for auctionPhoto

Bonhams auction house is holding an online auction featuring over 50 cars and motorcycles from famous films and TV series, as well as 19 collectibles. Among the lots are cars from the "Fast & Furious", "Jurassic Park", "Men in Black" franchises and others, with an estimated value ranging from 20,000 to 500,000 euros.

UNN Lite • November 8, 02:30 PM • 137704 views
Rutte plans to strengthen emphasis on NATO's nuclear capabilities as a deterrent against Russia

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced his intention to more actively emphasize the Alliance's nuclear potential as a deterrent against Russia. He stressed the importance of informing the public about nuclear deterrence for common security.

News of the World • November 8, 09:45 AM • 3714 views