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France drops case against Facebook over 'cookies'
On Thursday, French privacy regulators announced they were closing their investigation into Facebook, finding that the US internet giant has altered its data collection practices to be in line with French law. In December of 2016, the French regulator CNIL fined Facebook 60 million euros (about $...
There will be a plethora of opportunities in 2023 to immerse yourself in the rich culture of France at one of the many festivals celebrating anything from history to imagination.
Festivals are a fantastic opportunity for anyone, whether they live in France or are simply visiting, to experience the country's vibrant culture. Throughout the year, you can choose from a wide variety of amazing French festivals. A wide variety of topics are honoured, from kites and lemons ...
French medical testing facilities are on strike over funding issues.
Since Monday, a widespread strike has been ongoing in the French medical testing centres, often known as medical "laboratories." As a form of protest against the government's decision to lower their budget in the 2023 social security finance bill, workers have announced a strike tha...
Amazon receives a hefty charge from French authorities due to disputes over reseller agreements
Competition, consumer, and anti-fraud office (DGCCRF) issued a statement saying it has already ordered the corporation to fix "a major imbalance in contractual conditions to Amazon's benefit" in December 2021. Amazon missed the March 22 deadline by a wide margin, and the fine it pai...
Expert to French privacy watchdog says Apple should pay a 6 million euro fine
Apple should face a 6 million euro ($6.3 million) fine for breach of privacy a top advisor to France's data protection authority's penalty board recommended on Monday that Apple be fined 6 million euros ($6.3 million) for violating privacy rules. The CNIL's sanction body can cho...
The French Extradition Act Distributors of the Encro Chat cryptophone in Spain have been accused of collaborating with criminal organizations
As a result of allegations that they supplied encrypted phones using the Encro Chat protocol to members of organized crime, three Spanish people have been extradited to France. French prosecutors claim distributors knew their customers were using Encro Chat phones to sell drugs and launder money....
After a 15-month break, French concert halls and clubs are set to resume in the coming weeks
Concerts are set to restart in France on June 30th, and nightclubs will open again on July 9th, but only for those who have been vaccinated or have had a recent test that came back negative. No masks are required, however they are still strongly suggested. President of France Emmanuel Macron met ...
The French and the rest of the world pay tribute to Charles Aznavour, the "French Frank Sinatra"
On Monday, the great French singer Charles Aznavour passed away at the ripe old age of 94, and on Friday, his memorial service was held at Les Invalides, a national monument in the centre of Paris. Emmanuel Macron, the current president of France, will speak at a ceremony in the courtyard of Les ...
Both Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will give keynote addresses at the 25th annual Bengaluru Tech Summit
The 25th edition of Asia's largest Tech Event, "Bengaluru Tech Summit," will kick off on November 16 with keynote speeches from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. Taking place in person from November 16-18, this flagship event is being co-hosted by th...
French authorities have issued a fine on Amazon over the company's business practices regarding agreements with independent vendors
There is "a major imbalance in contractual circumstances to Amazon's benefit," according to a statement from the competition, consumer, and anti-fraud office (DGCCRF), which stated that the corporation must make the necessary changes by December 2021. The fine announced on Wednesday...
In spite of economic gloom and cyber threats, French start-ups are hopeful about the future
French start-ups are confident in their future despite the current economic climate, job cuts in the technology industry, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reveals. A report by EY and France Digitale, published on Tuesday, found that over 40% of French start-up CEOs expect thei...
Inspector of Gadgets: French Tech Companies Reveal the Future
The number of French companies present was third most, after the United States and China, and the best app award went to a Nantes, France, start-up called My Script for its handwriting tool Nebo. Thirty additional companies also received CES Innovation Awards. In the words of French Tech, a gover...
In this article, we'll look at five current trends that French women are trying out
You may find countless pictures of people dressed casually in jeans, jackets, and ballet flats if you do a Google image search for "French style." There's nothing wrong with this per se, but it's also not an accurate depiction of French fashion. French women are as aware of fash...
Your guide to the French dental office, complete with a glossary of terms and cost estimates
The dentist is as unfairly feared in France as they are everywhere else. We all know it's crucial to take care of our teeth and gums, but few of us look forward to trips to the local chirurgien-dentiste. In most cases, all you need to do is type in your zip code plus the words "den...
French physicians will continue their strike for another week
The French primary care physicians' strike that was supposed to expire on January 2 will resume this week. BFMTV reports that this industrial action may force roughly half of private practices in France to close until Monday, January 9th. The group Doctors for Tomorrow, which represents inter...
How the French balcony stars kept spirits up despite the coronavirus quarantine
Every night at 7 o'clock, tenor Stephane Senechal of Paris's 9th arrondissement throws open his window and belts out an aria. To quote him directly from an AFP interview: "When I see the grin that I bring each evening with my song, that brings me enormous pleasure." Every moment...
How the French balcony stars kept spirits up despite the coronavirus quarantine
Every night at 7 o'clock, tenor Stephane Senechal of Paris's 9th arrondissement throws open his window and belts out an aria. To quote him directly from an AFP interview: "When I see the grin that I bring each evening with my song, that brings me enormous pleasure." Every moment...
SECRETS OF THE FRENCH TV SHOW "CALL MY AGENT" EXPOSED
The TV show, which takes place at a Paris talent agency, is not only a great and entertaining watch, but also an extremely instructive one. Even though the show mostly focuses on the agents and their personal life, there is always a special guest star in each episode. All of these people are well...
France will hold a national debate on assisted suicide laws.
This week, France will launch a national debate on whether rules governing end-of-life care (assisted suicide) should be amended.
The consultation procedure comprises 150 French individuals who were chosen at random to debate the subject in sessions between now and March and submit thei...
French police bust a ring that was transporting Afghan and Pakistani refugees across the Channel.
Six persons have been detained in France on suspicion of transporting Middle Eastern migrants across the English Channel, according to authorities.
The criminal organization was accused of organizing the shipment of Afghan and Pakistani migrants to the United Kingdom.
Accordin...