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Chery plans European production of small electric car to expand market

Chery is considering manufacturing a compact electric vehicle in Europe as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the region. The move reflects growing efforts by Chinese carmakers to localize production and adapt to regulatory and consumer expectations across European markets. The company......

Paris book festival records highest attendance since 2022

The Paris Book Festival has reached its highest attendance since its relaunch in 2022, drawing a record number of visitors and confirming its growing cultural appeal. Organizers reported that more than 120,000 people attended the event over three days, surpassing last year’s already strong turnout. The......

Police seize 420 nitrous oxide canisters in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, one suspect arrested

Police in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine have seized 420 canisters of nitrous oxide from a vehicle and arrested a suspect, as part of ongoing efforts to combat the misuse of the substance. The operation took place on Saturday evening when officers noticed a group of individuals handling a box filled with gas......

Alstom shares plunge over 30% amid delivery delays

The French rail giant Alstom saw its shares tumble sharply on the Paris stock exchange, dropping by more than 30% shortly after trading opened on Friday. The dramatic decline followed the company’s announcement of revised financial targets, largely driven by ongoing delivery delays affecting its......

Protest in Paris against proposed anti-Semitism law sparks debate over free speech

Several hundred demonstrators gathered in Paris to protest a proposed law aimed at combating new forms of anti-Semitism, highlighting growing tensions over freedom of expression and public policy in France. The march, which formed part of broader pro-Palestinian mobilizations, brought together activists......

Sara Ouhaddou wins BNP Paribas prize at Art Paris 2026 for cultural transmission work

Sara Ouhaddou received the BNP Paribas Banque Privée Prize at Art Paris 2026 for her focus on cultural transmission. The event ran from April 8 to 11 at the Grand Palais in Paris. The jury selected her for installations that blend Moroccan artisanal techniques with modern materials. Her series......

Two unseen Monet paintings emerge from private collections for Paris auction

Two Claude Monet landscapes that have remained in private collections for over a century are set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's Modern and Contemporary Art evening sale in Paris on April 16. The works, "Les Îles de Port-Villez" and "Vétheuil, Effet du Matin,"......

Lamia Al-Araj, first deputy mayor of Paris… remarkable rise of talents of Moroccan origin

French politician of Moroccan origin, Lamia Al-Araj, was elected on March 29, 2026, as the first deputy mayor of Paris during the inauguration session of the new municipal council. This move reflects the growing presence of talents of Moroccan descent in the decision-making circles of the French capital. This......

TotalEnergies drops 2050 carbon neutrality goal over slow global transition

TotalEnergies stated Thursday that the world will miss the 2050 carbon neutrality target set by the Paris Agreement, prompting the French energy giant to reassess its own climate goals. The announcement in its 2026 Sustainability & Climate Progress Report marks an official retreat from a pledge first......