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France Calls for Greater African Representation in UNSC
(MENAFN) France's representative to the United Nations declared on Tuesday that the country is in favor of reforming the UN Security Council (UNSC) to enhance the presence of African nations. Speaking during an open discussion focused on...

Millions worth of US-funded contraceptives is to be incinerated in France
(MENAFN) A $10 million stockpile of US-funded contraceptives is set to be incinerated in France, after the US government rejected multiple offers to redirect the supplies to countries in need, a news agency reported on Wednesday. The shipment,...

Macron declares France to acknowledge Palestine
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France will officially recognize Palestine as a state, framing the move as part of a “historic commitment” to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. In a statement posted on X...

US, Israel caution France’s Palestine move will have consequences
(MENAFN) The United States and Israel have sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron following his announcement that France plans to officially recognize the state of Palestine. Macron made the pledge on Thursday, with a formal...

Media reports USD10mn of USAID contraceptives to be destroyed in France
(MENAFN) A shipment of U.S.-funded contraceptives worth $10 million is slated for destruction in France after the U.S. government refused offers to redirect the supplies to low-income countries, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The contraceptives,...

Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Paris As Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
TEXAS, July 25 - July 25, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Paris on being designated the fourth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing...

France blocks editor from X
(MENAFN) Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of RT, has had her X account restricted in France, reflecting continuing efforts by Western nations to suppress Russian media content. The platform confirmed that the account was withheld following...

Continuous support from France for Serbia’s European path
Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starović met today with Director of the Directorate for Continental Europe at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Brice Roquefeuil to discuss France’s continued support for...

Addison Reserve Country Club appoints Yann Chupin, a Certified Master Chef of France, as Executive Chef
Yann Chupin brings his culinary mastery to Addison Reserve Country Club DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach, FL is proud to welcome Yann Chupin, a Certified Master...

France seeks nuking citizens’ holidays to financially support fantasy conflict with Russia
(MENAFN) Just a day after French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to spend an additional €60 billion in 2027 on military preparations for a hypothetical war with Russia — a conflict France isn’t even involved in — his prime minister has...

Good cooperation, exceptional bilateral relations between Serbia, France
Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić spoke today with Director of the Directorate for Continental Europe at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of France Brice Roquefeuil about strengthening political relations between...

Abivax announces trading resumption of its ordinary shares on Euronext Paris
Abivax announces trading resumption of its ordinary shares on Euronext Paris PARIS, France, July 24, 2025 – 02:30 p.m. (CEST) – Abivax SA (Euronext Paris: FR0012333284 – ABVX) (“Abivax” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company...

France Ends Military Presence in Senegal
(MENAFN) France has officially pulled out its soldiers from its final two military installations in Senegal, concluding a military presence that lasted more than 60 years in the West African country. This development is part of a broader movement...

France, EU Welcome Qatar-Brokered DRC-M23 Peace Deal
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Union on Saturday applauded a newly reached framework agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, crediting Qatar’s mediation efforts for the...

France, Germany Reaffirm Alliance to Bolster EU Strength
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German colleague Johann Wadephul expressed their dedication to enhancing European unity and reiterated ongoing backing for Ukraine during a press briefing Friday in Paris. "We share the...

Abivax announces temporary trading halt of its ordinary shares on Euronext Paris
Abivax announces temporary trading halt of its ordinary shares on Euronext Paris PARIS, France, July 24, 2025 – 07:30 a.m. (CEST) – Abivax SA (Euronext Paris: FR0012333284 – ABVX) (“Abivax” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company...

France eliminates permanent army existence in West Africa
(MENAFN) France has officially ended its permanent military presence in West Africa by withdrawing troops from its last two bases in Senegal, concluding a presence that spanned over 60 years. This move aligns with a broader trend among former...

France considered ‘fiscal time bomb’ for EU
(MENAFN) France’s worsening fiscal situation is raising alarms across the European Union, with financial analysts warning of potential ripple effects on the euro and EU cohesion, according to a Bloomberg report. Citing ING Groep NV strategists,...

France’s deepening fiscal troubles start to rattle financial markets
(MENAFN) Concerns are mounting over the European Union’s economic stability as France’s deepening fiscal troubles begin to rattle financial markets, according to reports referencing insights from ING Groep NV analysts. The euro slid to its lowest...

Varonis Secures HDS Certification, Strengthening Commitment to Health Data Protection in France
Certification affirms that Varonis’ cloud-native Data Security Platform meets stringent legal requirements for safeguarding personal medical information MIAMI, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), the leader in...