France Financial News

29.08 / 14:23

Adoption Sport F1 Bitcoin Merch and perfume: Formula One trademark filing paves the way for F1 NFTs

Formula One could introduce nonfungible tokens (NFTs), digital collectibles and cryptocurrency payment support ahead of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2023.

27.08 / 14:03

event Blockchain Bitcoin Pro-blockchain narratives hinder Bitcoin adoption, says StackinSat founder

Over a decade-long evolution later, for self-justified personal reasons, a handful of the crypto community members chose to believe in siding against Bitcoin (BTC), resulting in a narrative that preached "blockchain is great, Bitcoin is bad."

27.08 / 10:33

Ethereum Bitcoin Time Bear market uncertainty is the perfect time to build and learn, says Sato exec

The decisions made by companies during bear markets play a pivotal role in determining their longevity in the crypto ecosystem. Representing Canadian Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Sato Technologies, COO Fanny Philip revealed what it takes to survive the bearish loom as the market prepares for the next bull run.

26.08 / 21:59

Technology Kosovo prime minister asks for more NATO peacekeepers amid heightened tensions

There is an urgent need for further NATO troops in Kosovo due to "threats from Serbia and Russia," the small Balkan country's prime minister said on Friday.

26.08 / 21:55

Technology Soaring energy prices: How does the UK compare with Europe?

Energy bills in the UK will leap by 80% this winter, the country's energy regulator Ofgem announced today, as the Ukraine war continues to drive up prices.

26.08 / 14:55

Dogecoin Blockchain Ethereum Bitcoin NOT Cryptocurrencies copying Bitcoin not really making the cut, experts say

Cointelegraph's Joseph Hall interviewed Bitcoin (BTC) advocates Pierre Rochard and Morgen Rochard, the hosts of the Bitcoin for Advisors podcast at the Surfin’ Bitcoin 2022 event held in France. The group talked about how France can attract more miners, where Bitcoin comes in in terms of financial planning and the difference between Bitcoin and other cryptos.

26.08 / 14:09

Football Education in Hungary risks being 'too feminine', says study

Hungary's State Audit Office (NAO) has expressed concern that the country's education system risks being “too feminine”.

26.08 / 10:37

European Union Football Friend 'The jury's out': Liz Truss slammed over reply to 'Macron, friend or foe?' question

"Emmanuel Macron, friend or foe?"

26.08 / 10:37

European Union Football UK consumers face 80% rise in energy bills from October as regulator raises price cap

The cost of energy for British consumers will rise by 80% from October, the UK's regulator said on Friday. Ofgem's move will see average annual household bills soar to £3,549 (€4,204).

26.08 / 09:27

European Union Football Macron announces France-Algeria historians commission to study 'painful' colonial past

Emmanuel Macron has said he wants to open "a new page" in bilateral ties with Algeria, on the first day of his visit to the country which is designed to relaunch relations following longstanding tensions with France's former colony.

26.08 / 08:15

European Union Disaster Power Zaporizhzhia: 'Radiation disaster' narrowly averted as nuclear plant loses power, says Zelenskyy

The world narrowly avoided a radiation disaster as electricity to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was cut for hours due to Russian shelling on Thursday, Ukraine's president has claimed.

26.08 / 00:53

business education Bitcoin Prince Philip of Serbia suggests bringing Bitcoin into the classroom

Speaking to Cointelegraph over sandcastles at the Surfin’ Bitcoin 2022 event at Casino de Biarritz in France on Thursday, Prince Philip said he was “bullish on Bitcoin” in part because of the impact it could have on children’s education around the world. The prince, a self-described Bitcoin (BTC) maximalist, hinted that part of his keynote address at the crypto conference — only the second one for which he was a speaker — will focus on informing those in and out of the space of the potential benefits of Bitcoin.

25.08 / 21:09

European Union 'Absolute emergency': 'Billions' needed to compensate drought losses in France

France's agricultural federations said on Thursday that billions of euros are needed to compensate for "colossal" production losses linked to the drought.

25.08 / 19:55

European Union Centre dutch Investigation after baby dies in 'inhumane' conditions at Dutch asylum centre

Dutch authorities have launched an investigation after a three-month-old child died at the country's main centre for asylum seekers.

25.08 / 18:45

European Union Violent brawl between football fans shakes central Brussels

Masked hooligans caused thousands of euros worth of damage to a Brussels brasserie after a violent brawl in the Belgian capital on Wednesday.

25.08 / 17:23

BNP Paribas hires Peter Zink Secher to lead ESG advisory ratings in Europe

BNP Paribas has launched a new advisory unit on ESG issues in Europe, joining a range of investment banks looking to capitalise on the shift towards a more sustainable economy.

25.08 / 14:17

Europe's energy crisis French MEPs demand EU action over UK sewage discharge into Channel

Three French MEPs are calling on Brussels to take action against the UK after it allowed a significant amount of raw sewage to be dumped in the English Channel and the North Sea.

25.08 / 12:31

Drought Europe's energy crisis: European nations scramble to help households with soaring bills

European governments are scrambling to find ways to shield households and businesses feeling the impact of the surge in energy prices that have soared to record highs.

25.08 / 11:25

Climate change Two police officers dead after migrant bus ploughs through road block

Two Bulgarian police officers were killed early Thursday as they tried to stop a bus containing migrants who had entered the country illegally, a senior interior ministry official said.

25.08 / 10:37

Climate change Ukraine war: Zelenskyy hits out at Russia after 22 killed in strike on Chaplyne train station

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to hold Russia responsible after a rocket attack on a train station on Ukraine's independence day killed more than 20 people and wounded dozens.

25.08 / 08:59

Climate change Drought France-Algeria: Emmanuel Macron seeks to repair damaged ties during three-day visit

Emmanuel Macron will begin a three-day official visit to Algeria on Thursday, aimed at turning the page on years of disputes and tension between the host country and France.

what's happening in France

What is the current situation in France?

In France, the spotlight is on socially significant developments that spark public discussion.

Where can I find reliable news about France?

We publish in-depth coverage about the situation in France, based on information from regional journalists.

What shapes the media agenda in France?

The news landscape of France is shaped by major cultural and social events, reflecting its specific characteristics.