France

The Louvre Gets New Art: Apple Products

Michael Santo — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:54:47 -0600

The App Store has become the repository of the official application of the acclaimed Musée du Louvre. At the same time, the Louvre itself has become the repository of Paris' first Apple Store.

France Bans Burquinis at Pools

Michael Santo — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:20:48 -0500

One can hardly imagine a fundamemtalist Muslim woman being able to swim at all, because how could one do so in a burqa? One woman tried, however, wearing a head-to-toe "burquini," but was summarily shown the exit when she did so.

Nicolas Sarkozy Hospitalized After Collapse

Michael Santo — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:42:57 -0500

On Sunday, Nicolas Sarkozy, 54, was rushed to a military hostpital. The French president reportedly collapsed suddenly while jogging on the grounds of the Chateau of Versailles. His office said he will stay at the hospital under observation overnight.

French Foreign Ministry Establishes Religious Department

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:45:49 -0500

While all eyes in France these days are on Tour De France Stage 20 and the upcoming final stage 21, there is something more historic is happening in France. The foreign minister of France Bernard Kouchner has established a religious center in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is the first in France.

French Celebrate Bastille Day

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:36:36 -0500

July 14 is the day when the French celebrate the Bastille Day throughout France. This is the French Independence Day. People go around and say Joyeux Quatorze Juillet, which is another way of saying Happy Bastille Day in French, but referring to July 14.

Paris Awards Dalai Lama Honorary French Citizenship

Michael Santo — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:55:30 -0500

Despite Chinese protests, Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe conferred the city's honorary citizenship on the Dalai Lama on Sunday. China said that the award was an interference in Chinese domestic political affairs.

Transcript of Obama's Q&A in Strasbourg, France Town Hall Meeting

Michael Santo — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:48:26 -0500

This starts right after the conclusion of his speech at the town hall, as we wrote earlier.

Obama Holds Town Hall in France to Cheering Crowd

Michael Santo — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:47:12 -0500

President Barack Obama took questions from French and German citizens in Strasbourg, France, in a town hall style meeting. What follows is a transcript of that forum.

Why Traveling To France Is Less Expensive Than Ever

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:41:58 -0600

During recession time things are tough in Europe too, which in turn bring the prices down and making travel to France and Europe more affordable.

Now France: 30 B. Stimulus Plan In Preparation

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:33:49 -0600

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has unveiled a stimulus plan worth more than $30 billion to fight the economic and financial downturn. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports for VOA.

France Pulls Off Diplomatic Coup Over Partnership With Russia

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:45:19 -0600

In a move which was partly an audacious bluff and partly a complex legalistic gambit, the French president faced down determined opposition from Lithuania and Poland to open the door to normalizing the EU-Russia relationship three months after the Georgian conflict.

France Honors Anniversary Of American War Aviators

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:19:51 -0500

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.