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French high school students have been protesting for the third week over a shortage of teachers and the condition of schools. The government has promised funded measures by the end of October.
Student protests have swept across France: 215 teenagers, 85 school employees, and more than 700 police officers were injured. The government promises to consider the students’ demands.
In France, 86,000 people protested against the shortage of teachers, long school days, and the decline of schools. 1,800 lyceums were blocked.
Protests over a shortage of teachers and poor learning conditions have spread across France. School blockades have escalated into clashes with police.
In France, thousands of people were arrested amid the protests, and more than 500 schools were closed. Dozens of teachers were attacked, and teenagers were injured.
French school students are protesting over the state of education, blocking hundreds of secondary schools and universities. The demonstrations have been accompanied by clashes and arson.
Four paintings were stolen from the Renoir Museum in France; two were later found in the garden. The other two works are being sought, and an investigation is underway.
Forest fires have swept through parts of Italy, France and Spain, killing three firefighters and causing mass evacuations. Temperatures above 40°C and strong winds are fueling the flames, and scientists link this to climate change.
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire defeated conservative Rachida Dati in the Paris mayoral election. The far-right won in Nice with a total voter turnout of over 48%.
The first round of municipal elections has begun in France in 35,000 communities. The vote will be a test for far-right forces ahead of the presidential elections.
France allowed the GRINCH tanker to leave its waters after the owning company paid a multi-million euro fine. The vessel was detained on suspicion of sanctions evasion and belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet."
Louis Vuitton has unveiled two exclusive cases for storing the Ballon d'Or awards, which will be presented at the 69th ceremony on September 22, 2025. The cases are adorned with Monogram canvas and a golden V motif, symbolizing "Victory" and "Vuitton."
A forest fire near Marseille, which covered 700 hectares, resulted in 110 injuries, including firefighters and police officers, and the evacuation of 400 residents. Marseille Provence Airport resumed operations after a temporary closure.
Banksy presented a new work on May 29 on Instagram, without specifying the location. Graffiti with a lighthouse and an inscription was found on Felix Frezier Street in Marseille.
Artist Banksy has unveiled a new work on Instagram. The photo shows a lighthouse painted on a wall, and the words: "I want to be who you saw me as."
French police have arrested 25 people suspected of a series of attacks on prisons. Among those detained is a member of the Marseille-based DZ Mafia criminal organization.
Jeremy Mathieu, former Barcelona player and Champions League winner, now works in the Intersport sports store in France. He ended his career due to injury in 2023.
An explosion occurs near the Russian consulate in Marseille. The Russian Foreign Ministry declares a terrorist attack and demands that France investigate and strengthen the security of diplomatic missions.
In Marseille, France, an explosion occurred at about 8 a. m. near the Russian consulate on Avenue Ambroise-Paré. Thirty firefighters and police are working at the scene.
Ukrainian cities are actively establishing partnerships with foreign municipalities. This allows them to receive humanitarian aid, implement energy efficiency projects, and prepare for post-war reconstruction.
During a meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the Olympic flame was brought into the hall.
Thousands of people protested across France against the far-right National Rally party on the eve of the parliamentary elections, police detained 7 people in Paris.
Iryna Kobeleva, a 16-year-old girl from Mariupol, won 5 medals, including 4 gold and 1 silver, at the European Wushu Championships in Stockholm.
Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carried the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France to honor the memory of her father, who took part in the battle for Donetsk airport in 2014.
Ukraine's first opponent in Group B of the 2024 Olympic football tournament will be Iraq, which secured a place in the group by defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the match for third place at the U-23 Asian Cup.
"Benfica, represented by Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, was eliminated from the Europa League after losing to Marseille on penalties following a 2-1 home win.
Ukraine's U-23 national team will play Argentina, Morocco and an Asian qualifying team in Group B of the football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The draw ceremony for the 2024 Olympic football tournaments, in which the Ukrainian national team is a participant in the men's competition, will take place on March 20 at 9:00 PM Kyiv time in Saint-Denis, Paris.
The return leg of the Europa League 1/16 finals between Marseille and Shakhtar will take place at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, with bookmakers favoring the French team.
In the 1/16 finals of the Europa League, Shakhtar Donetsk will face Olympique de Marseille, with the first leg taking place on February 15 and the return leg on February 22.