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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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"At this stage, it is excluded. But someday we will have to do it": Pistorius on German peacekeepers in Ukraine

German Defense Minister Pistorius did not rule out the possibility of sending German peacekeepers to Ukraine in the future. This issue is not currently being considered, but the final decision will depend on the "conditions that have been created".

War in Ukraine • December 6, 07:39 AM • 51544 views
Macron said that he will not resign until the end of his term of office

French President Macron said that he is fulfilling his five-year mandate to the end, despite a vote of no confidence in the government. In the coming days, he will appoint a new prime minister.

News of the World • December 5, 08:36 PM • 38729 views
EU prepares to sign historic trade agreement with Mercosur despite resistance

Ursula von der Leyen plans to sign a large-scale trade agreement between the EU and MERCOSUR in Montevideo. The agreement will create a market of 700 million consumers, although France and Poland oppose it.

News of the World • December 5, 06:12 PM • 21848 views
Macron seeks new prime minister after historic vote of no confidence in Barnier

The French National Assembly has expressed its second-ever vote of no confidence in the government of Michel Barnier. Francois Bayrou is seen as a potential successor, while 59% of French people are calling on Macron to resign.

News of the World • December 5, 04:11 PM • 17587 views
The GUR carried out a large-scale cyberattack on Gazprombank: Russians lost access to services

The SBU conducted a successful DDOS attack on one of the largest banks in Russia. Customers lost access to online banking, mobile applications and payment terminals across Russia.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 09:09 AM • 36842 views
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier submits his resignation today

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigns after losing a confidence vote by 331 votes. The country is left without an executive branch and a budget for 2025 while Macron looks for a new head of government.

News of the World • December 5, 07:46 AM • 17324 views
The government was dismissed in France

The French Parliament passed a vote of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier with 331 votes. This is the first such case since 1962, and Barnier's government has become the shortest in the history of the Fifth Republic.

News of the World • December 4, 07:58 PM • 29835 views
MHP received a gold award for its program to support military and veterans from the UN Global Compact

The MHP Ridgeside program received the highest award of the UN Global Compact in the Peace category. The company has created an ecosystem of support for the military and veterans in 13 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • December 4, 02:29 PM • 49048 views
Radio Dictation 2024: Lviv resident wins for the sixth time by writing a text without mistakes

Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.

Society • December 4, 02:26 PM • 18453 views
Міжнародний фонд "МУП-Громади" привітав передмістя з Міжнародним конкурсом "Партнерство в інтересах сталого розвитку 2024"

MHP-Hromada charity foundation won a silver award at the Partnership for Sustainability Award 2024 for the project to restore five museums. MHP also received a gold medal for the MHP nearby military support program.

Business News • December 4, 01:43 PM • 45127 views
Coca-Cola's high-profile promise for reusable packaging disappeared ahead of the plastic summit

Coca-Cola has removed information about its promise to achieve 25% reusable packaging by 2030. Instead, the company announced new targets for recycled material in packaging at the level of 35-40%.

Society • December 4, 01:28 PM • 16987 views
McDonald's tests breakfasts in Vinnytsia: will they appear in other cities?

McDonald's has started testing the morning menu in restaurants in Vinnytsia due to the availability of various sales channels. If successful, the company plans to expand its breakfasts to other cities in Ukraine.

Economy • December 4, 01:19 PM • 105881 views
In France, the government of Michel Barnier faces resignation: the vote of Deputies today, at 15: 00 GMT

The French parliament will vote on a vote of no confidence in the Government of Michel Barnier because of the pension law. The opposition parties of Melenchon and Le Pen have united against the incumbent prime minister.

News of the World • December 4, 09:35 AM • 15632 views
The Rada approved laws to combat bribery of foreign officials: what awaits legal entities

The Parliament has adopted bills No. 10319 and No. 11443 on combating the bribery of foreign public officials. The documents strengthen the liability of legal entities and introduce new tax measures to combat corruption.

Politics • December 4, 09:21 AM • 16633 views
Foreign Minister Berbok may present German peacekeeping forces in Ukraine-Spiegel

German foreign minister Anna Lena Berbok announced her readiness to consider the participation of German peacekeepers in Ukraine. France and the United Kingdom are also discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line.

Politics • December 4, 09:06 AM • 16401 views
The national team of Ukraine received opponents at the youth Euro 2025

The youth national team of Ukraine got into Group D at Euro 2025, where it will meet with Finland, the Netherlands and Denmark. The team will play its first match on June 12 against Denmark in Presov.

Sports • December 4, 01:46 AM • 21520 views
Goes to hold the Polish-music front: Vinnik will give a concert in Warsaw

Oleg Vinnik announced a concert in Warsaw on December 21, causing a mixed reaction in the network. The singer, who left for Germany after the war, promises to perform his favorite hits and new songs.

UNN Lite • December 3, 08:17 PM • 100002 views
The French government is on the verge of resignation: a decisive vote is scheduled for Wednesday

The French parliament will vote on a vote of no confidence in the government of Michel Barnier. The Prime Minister may become the record holder for the shortest term in office in the modern history of the country.

News of the World • December 3, 07:44 PM • 21165 views
In Kiev, a blocked woman was rescued from a burning office building

In the office building of the Goloseevsky District of Kiev, a fire broke out with an area of 150 square meters. m, which covered 4-5 floors and the roof. Rescuers of the State Emergency Service evacuated the blocked woman and handed her over to doctors.

Society • December 3, 03:28 PM • 26811 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ukraine is renouncing the guarantees that are substitutes for NATO membership

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that it is refusing any security guarantees that are an alternative to full membership in NATO. The decision was made in view of the experience of the Budapest Memorandum and its ineffectiveness.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 06:50 AM • 18995 views
Trump to attend opening of restored Notre Dame in Paris

Donald Trump will take part in the grand opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral after a five-year reconstruction. The two-day celebrations will be a landmark event for France and its guests.

News of the World • December 3, 02:05 AM • 40859 views
France and the United Kingdom are discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line

France and the United Kingdom are discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line in Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. Countries are preparing for an active role in stabilizing the situation in the event of a change in political support from the United States.

News of the World • December 2, 10:54 PM • 17967 views
Elton John told how he lost sight in one eye

Legendary musician Elton John has reported vision loss in his right eye due to an infection in the south of France. The singer is undergoing long-term treatment and recovery, which interferes with his creative activities.

Culture • December 2, 01:56 PM • 17115 views
Kyiv region received the prestigious status of a "Regional Innovation Valley" from the EU

The European Commission has included the Kiev region to the list of 151 regions with the status of "Regional Innovation Valley". The region will receive 2.96 million euros for the implementation of the 5th RIVCircular project for the Horizon Europe program.

Economy • December 2, 01:15 PM • 17001 views
This is not enough: Zelensky on permission to hit the Russian Federation with long-range weapons

The president of Ukraine commented on the permit for the use of Western weapons at Russian facilities. Zelensky called this decision correct, but belated, and stressed the need to increase the number of systems.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 11:34 AM • 22130 views
Legalized suicide: the British parliament has previously approved a bill allowing euthanasia

The UK Parliament supported the bill on euthanasia for terminally ill patients: 330 votes in favor against 275. the document provides for the possibility of assisted dying for adult patients with a life span of up to 6 months.

Society • November 30, 02:43 AM • 54820 views
Zelensky and Macron discuss transfer of Mirage aircraft and invitation to NATO

The presidents of Ukraine and France held talks on strengthening Ukrainian air defense and defense support. They discussed the acceleration of the transfer of French Mirage aircraft and the issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 05:51 PM • 32209 views
Rheinmetall Ammunition Plant in Lithuania to start operating by mid-2026

German concern Rheinmetall will launch production of 155-mm artillery shells in Lithuania by mid-2026. The investment will amount to 180 million euros, and 150 jobs will be created.

News of the World • November 29, 01:32 PM • 15810 views
Macron shows restored Notre Dame before official opening

The French president visited and showed the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The historical monument, restored for 700 million euros, will open to visitors on December 7.

Culture • November 29, 12:54 PM • 17560 views
Senegalese president demands that France close all its military bases in his country

The Senegalese President called on France to close all military bases in the country, calling them incompatible with sovereignty. The demand is related to Macron's recognition of responsibility for the "massacre" of Senegalese soldiers in 1944.

News of the World • November 29, 11:01 AM • 16340 views