On July 14, 2008, the day of France’s Fête nationale, more commonly known in the US as Bastille Day, many French cities and villages will be celebrating with parades, fireworks, and other festive events.

The turbo-charged president of France Nicolas Sarkozy takes up the reigns of the European Union today, in what is promising to be an action-packed six months. Nicolas Sarkozy, a political live-wire, is keen to set the EU alight with his ambitious ideas during his tenure of the revolving Presidency, with policy initiatives ranging from defence to immigration.

The second Group C game to be played this Friday evening was between the Netherlands and France in Berne's Wankdorf Stadium. The thrilling match ended in a 4-1 win for the Netherlands, taking them through to the championship's quarter finals.

France President Nicholas Sarkozy says France will open its labour market in July to migrants from eight EU members in Central and Eastern Europe.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's growing family is going to have a lot more room to play as they buy Chateau Miraval for $60 Million in French Riviera.

Armenian Genocide Monument in the city of Valence in France has been desecrated.

French software vendor created world’s first sub-$100 3G Linux mobile phone

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced a new chapter of diplomatic, economic, and military relations with Africa. On a visit to South Africa, Mr. Sarkozy said France will renegotiate all military accords with African countries. For VOA, Terry FitzPatrick reports from Cape Town.

A China Tourism Association official suggested on Saturday that Chinese tourists avoid shopping in the Paris-based Galeries Lafayette.

A 23-year-old Swedish citizen was arrested in France for terrorist related activities.

Public broadcasters in France have launched a strike protesting government plans to cut advertising on public radio and television.

The velvet-voiced French musician Henri Salvador died at his Paris home of an aneurysm Wednesday. He was 90.