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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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Zelensky: Ukraine should have clearly defined security guarantees

The President said that Ukraine needs clear security guarantees: either NATO or the creation of a million-strong army with US support.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:35 PM • 24568 views
The issue of the military contingent is being discussed in France: Macron will tell Zelensky the details in a few days

The French president plans to discuss details of the military contingent with Zelenskyy. Ukraine emphasizes the importance of US participation and the Patriot air defense system in this matter.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:52 PM • 24930 views
US proposes to send peacekeepers from Brazil and China to Ukraine - media

The United States is considering sending peacekeepers from non-European countries to Ukraine after the signing of the peace agreement. It is proposed to involve military personnel from Brazil and China to monitor the ceasefire line.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 12:39 PM • 26217 views
Britain is ready to deploy troops to Ukraine to ensure security

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his readiness to deploy British troops to Ukraine to ensure peace agreements. The UK plans to play a leading role in ensuring Ukraine's security and allocates 3 billion pounds annually until 2030.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:02 AM • 48552 views
Trump aims to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Easter, but EU officials expect different timeline for settlement - Bloomberg

The Trump administration has informed European officials of plans to end the war by Easter. Experts believe this plan is ambitious but unrealistic, expecting a settlement by 2025.

Politics • February 16, 07:08 PM • 43068 views
Five incredible romantic stories: what to watch on winter evenings

A selection of romantic French films for a cozy winter evening. From the story of an adventurer and a hotel worker to the fairy-tale fate of Amelie Poulin, here are five incredible love stories.

Society • February 15, 07:18 PM • 207086 views
Macron calls for an urgent EU summit over Trump's statements

The French president is calling European leaders for an emergency summit in Paris on Monday. The meeting is to discuss the problems associated with Donald Trump's statements.

News of the World • February 15, 05:49 PM • 61619 views
French Foreign Minister: Europe will have to make difficult decisions to ensure security

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said it is necessary to prepare for difficult decisions for the security of Europe. According to him, the time of the “peace dividend” is over, and Europeans will have to make unexpected sacrifices.

Politics • February 15, 04:18 PM • 24944 views
Sikorsky on security guarantees for Ukraine after the war: “They must be real”

The Polish Foreign Minister said that new security guarantees for Ukraine should be real, unlike the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine is preparing its own vision of guarantees and plans to discuss them with the United States.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:41 PM • 26378 views
Burbank: “There will be no lasting peace if this peace is not agreed upon by Europe”

The German foreign minister said that there will be no lasting peace without European participation in the negotiations. Burbock also called Putin's Russia the main enemy of European democracy.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:13 PM • 23937 views
G7 links new sanctions against Russia to its participation in peace talks - Reuters

G7 ministers agree to work together on a peace agreement for Ukraine with security guarantees. New sanctions against Russia will depend on its “good faith” participation in negotiations to end the war.

Politics • February 15, 03:07 PM • 24807 views
Macron: Ukrainians should be in charge of peace talks

Macron said that if Trump is able to stop putin's aggression, it will be good, but peace should be discussed by Ukrainians. He also called for a review of the EU's budgetary constraints to strengthen defense.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:58 AM • 39045 views
Zelenskyy and Macron discuss security guarantees and ways to peace

The Presidents of Ukraine and France had a conversation on security guarantees and a strategy for establishing a just peace. They discussed the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” and the position on negotiations.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 10:35 PM • 102147 views
Europe quietly working on plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security - AP

The United Kingdom and France are leading the initiative to deploy troops to Ukraine to ensure future peace.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:19 PM • 39059 views
Valentine's Day: history of the holiday and traditions of celebration around the world

Valentine's Day has a long history, dating back to the 3rd century AD and the Roman priest Valentine. Today, this holiday is celebrated in various countries around the world with unique traditions - from valentines to declarations of love for animals.

Society • February 14, 04:03 AM • 35857 views
“Peace in Europe is at stake": the EU reacted harshly to Trump's talks with Putin

European leaders express concern over Trump's phone call with Putin about Ukraine. European foreign ministers insist on EU participation in future peace talks.

Politics • February 13, 10:41 AM • 38868 views
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival starts: main films and Ukraine's participation

The 75th Berlin Film Festival will screen the Ukrainian film Time Tape about schools during the war. The 19 films in competition also include new works by Richard Linklater and Lucille Hadzihalilovic.

Culture • February 13, 07:01 AM • 142506 views
Explosion in a restaurant in Grenoble, France, injures 12 people

In the French city of Grenoble, an unknown person threw a grenade into a bar, injuring 12 people, two in critical condition. Prosecutors rule out a terrorist attack and suggest a possible score settling.

News of the World • February 13, 01:11 AM • 29413 views
Europe demands participation in negotiations and is ready to strengthen support for Ukraine

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and seven European countries declared their readiness to increase support for Ukraine. Europe insists on participating in future peace talks and providing Ukraine with strong security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:13 PM • 83685 views
European winemakers are adapting to changing consumer habits: what is involved

Wine producers in the EU are adapting to falling demand due to changing consumer habits, especially among young people. Experts recommend developing the market for non-alcoholic wines, which will grow to 14 billion euros by 2031.

Economy • February 12, 07:23 AM • 41341 views
To save money: Trump may close US consulates in several countries to save money

Trump is considering closing US consulates in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific Islands to save money. Most of the consulates that may be closed are in Germany and France.

News of the World • February 12, 06:23 AM • 29749 views
Corpses have been dumped into the Thames River since the Bronze Age: what scientists have found out

Scientists have examined hundreds of human bones found in the Thames River, dating from 4000 BC to 1800 AD. Most of the remains date back to the Bronze and Iron Ages, which may indicate ritual practices or violent conflicts.

Society • February 12, 01:56 AM • 121401 views
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Association of Ukrainian Cities: International Cooperation of Communities - Key to Ukraine's Development and Support

Association of Ukrainian Cities: international cooperation of communities - the key to the development and support of Ukraine.

Society • February 11, 02:52 PM • 112958 views
EU to invest 200 billion euros in artificial intelligence development - von der Leyen

The European Commission plans to attract 200 billion euros of investment in the development of artificial intelligence. 150 billion will come from the private sector, and 50 billion will be raised through the InvestAI initiative.

News of the World • February 11, 01:08 PM • 27727 views
In France, the Parliament once again failed a vote of no confidence in the Bayrou government

The French National Assembly did not support the vote of no confidence in the government of François Bayrou, gaining only 128 votes out of the required 288. The prime minister immediately invoked an article of the Constitution to pass the motion without a vote.

News of the World • February 10, 06:59 PM • 26348 views
Gas prices in Europe hit 2-year high on weather and dwindling reserves - WSJ

Gas prices in Europe have risen to 58. 25 euros per megawatt-hour due to colder weather and low reserves. The EU's gas storage facilities are only 49% full, which is significantly lower than last year.

Economy • February 10, 12:19 PM • 26071 views
Cooperation of Ukrainian communities with twin cities: the way to development and recovery

Cooperation of Ukrainian communities with twin cities: the way to development and recovery.

Society • February 10, 11:56 AM • 147082 views
Macron is ready to respond to any US tariffs on Europe

French President Macron said that the introduction of US tariffs on European goods would lead to higher inflation in the US. He urged the US to focus on China as the main problem instead of Europe.

News of the World • February 10, 11:11 AM • 23890 views
Ukrainian digital documents will be able to work in the EU

The EU is launching a Digital Identity Wallet for the use of electronic documents between countries by the end of 2026. Ukraine is already testing the integration of Diia with this system for SIM card registration and banking services.

Technologies • February 10, 10:19 AM • 26581 views
Macron announces 109 billion euros of investment in AI

Macron announced large-scale private investments in the AI sector from Brookfield and the UAE. The president demonstrated the technology's capabilities by posting diplomatic videos of himself on social media.

News of the World • February 10, 06:39 AM • 30179 views