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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 villa worth 120 million euros linked to Gazprom is arrested in France

A French court has confiscated a €120 million luxury villa on the French Riviera linked to Russian energy company Gazprom as part of a money laundering investigation.

News of the World • February 20, 11:15 AM • 23814 views
"We can protect our state now and prevent possible threats in the future" - Kiper on security agreements signed by the President

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration commented on the signing of security agreements with the UK, Germany, and France, which provide unprecedented military and financial support to protect Ukraine from potential threats.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:58 AM • 28218 views
Head of the IAEA: Iran continues to enrich uranium

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said that Iran continues to enrich uranium beyond the limits required for commercial nuclear power and now has enough material to make three nuclear bombs with further enrichment, despite UN calls to stop.

Politics • February 19, 10:53 PM • 29623 views
Armenia is not an ally of Russia in the war against Ukraine - Pashinyan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated that Armenia is not an ally of Russia in its aggression against Ukraine and believes that the Almaty Declaration is the basis for recognizing territorial integrity after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 11:29 AM • 27135 views
Europe is looking for an alternative to NATO if Trump is elected

European officials have privately discussed the creation of a continent-wide addition to NATO that could work alongside or replace U. S. security guarantees, depending on the outcome of the U.S. election.

News of the World • February 19, 09:14 AM • 29519 views
900 tons of lithium batteries burn at a recycling plant in southern France

A fire broke out at a battery recycling plant in the south of France, which is dangerous due to the combustible materials contained in batteries.

Society • February 19, 03:11 AM • 36717 views
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Blockade on the border with Poland: about 3.2 thousand trucks are waiting in line at six checkpoints

Approximately 3,200 trucks are waiting at six border crossings with Poland due to blockades by protesting local farmers.

Society • February 18, 10:46 AM • 211447 views
Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands - OP

Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands, President Zelenskiy's spokesman says.

Politics • February 17, 05:47 PM • 33075 views
Tomorrow, traffic will be blocked in both directions: farmers from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and France are heading to the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint

Due to a strike by local farmers, truck traffic in both directions will be blocked at the Yagodyn-Dorogusk border crossing between Poland and Ukraine on Sunday. Farmers from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and France will join the large-scale protest.

Economy • February 17, 05:20 PM • 40415 views
Zelensky speaks at the Munich Security Conference today

Zelenskiy arrived at the Munich Security Conference on February 17 to speak after signing security agreements with Germany and France the day before.

Politics • February 17, 08:32 AM • 28528 views
Zelenskyy on security assurance agreements with Britain, France and Germany: it is important for Russia to see support for Ukraine

President Zelenskyy said that the security guarantee agreements signed with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany are important for Russia to see that Ukraine has the support of major world powers and will not be abandoned.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:40 PM • 40560 views
Macron on the security agreement between France and Ukraine: it was signed for 10 years

France and Ukraine sign a 10-year bilateral security agreement. France pledged to contribute an additional €6 billion to the military...

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:40 PM • 37551 views
France announces up to €3 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine in 2024

France promises to provide up to €3 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine in 2024 as part of a new security agreement signed by Macron and Zelenskiy.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 07:46 PM • 29142 views
Macron and Zelensky sign bilateral security agreement between France and Ukraine

France and Ukraine sign a bilateral security agreement during a meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Macron in Paris.

Politics • February 16, 07:39 PM • 26061 views
Zelenskyy arrived at the Elysee Palace. He was met by Macron

President Zelenskyy met with French President Macron at the Elysee Palace to discuss cooperation between Ukraine and France and sign an important agreement.

Politics • February 16, 06:03 PM • 28493 views
Zelensky arrived in France

President Zelenskiy arrived in France to meet with officials and sign a bilateral security agreement during his visit to Paris.

Politics • February 16, 05:41 PM • 27734 views
They discussed the development of cooperation in the energy sector: Galushchenko met with ministers of Britain, France and Lithuania

Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko discussed deepening cooperation in the energy sector with his counterparts from the UK, France and Lithuania at a ministerial meeting in Paris on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the International Energy Agency.

Economy • February 16, 05:22 PM • 33674 views
Zelensky and Steinmeier met in Berlin: they talked about the defense needs of Ukraine

Zelenskyy met with German President Steinmeier in Berlin. We talked about the situation at the front and the current defense needs of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:00 PM • 27276 views
Ukrainian pilots can easily master French Mirage 2000 - Budanov

Ukrainian pilots can easily master the French Mirage 2000 fighter jets due to their extensive experience in combat operations against Russian troops, says the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:25 AM • 26090 views
Half of the trains are canceled, hundreds of thousands of people are forced to seek road connections due to a large-scale rail strike in France

Hundreds of thousands of travellers in France are forced to seek road connections due to a large-scale strike by SNCF controllers.

News of the World • February 16, 10:26 AM • 21069 views
Google steps up fight against disinformation ahead of EU elections - Reuters

Google is planning to launch a campaign using animated ads on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube in five EU countries to combat disinformation ahead of the 2024 European Parliament elections.

Politics • February 16, 10:03 AM • 20656 views
Politico: French-led group of countries blocks decision to buy ammunition outside the EU to help Ukraine

A small group of countries, led by France, is blocking attempts to use EU money to buy outside the bloc for shells that could help Ukraine, according to diplomats quoted in a Politico report.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:13 AM • 31750 views
Zelensky started a European tour

Over the next two days, Zelenskiy will hold talks in Germany and France to discuss a new security architecture for Ukraine and sign bilateral security agreements with both countries.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:12 AM • 26599 views
Zelenskyy to sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France on February 16 - Reuters

Zelenskyy will sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France on February 16 during visits to their capitals to reaffirm their long-term support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:36 PM • 66046 views
He will meet with Scholz and Macron and speak at the Munich conference: Zelenskiy says he's on his way

President Zelenskyy leaves for the Munich Security Conference, where he will meet with partners and sign new agreements to strengthen Ukraine's security architecture.

Politics • February 15, 08:32 PM • 30823 views
New members of the Donor Coordination Platform will allocate more than $5.5 billion for Ukraine's reconstruction

The new members of the Donor Coordination Platform will commit more than $5. 5 billion to Ukraine's recovery to help avoid financial instability in 2024.

Economy • February 15, 03:24 PM • 25496 views
Ukrainian military to receive rifles from the world's best arms manufacturers - Defense Ministry

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine issued registration certificates for 20 small arms and 4 grenade launchers from the United States, Turkey, and Germany, allowing their purchase and use by Ukrainian military units.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 01:24 PM • 23251 views
Not only with Paris: security agreement expected during Zelenskyy's visit to Berlin - media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France during his visits to Berlin and Paris.

Politics • February 15, 12:15 PM • 22827 views
Paris announces intention to sign bilateral security agreement during Zelenskyy's visit

French President Macron is expected to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during the latter's visit to Paris.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:54 AM • 27154 views
Zelenskyy to visit Germany and France: meet with Scholz and Macron and speak at Munich conference

President Zelenskyy will visit Germany and France on February 16 to meet with Chancellor Scholz and President Macron, and then address the Munich Security Conference on February 17, where he will meet with, among others, US Vice President Kamala Harris.

Politics • February 15, 09:06 AM • 26085 views