France President Emmanuel Macron

France's Macron opens door to recognising Palestinian state

The recognition of a Palestinian state is no longer a taboo for France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, suggesting Paris could make the decision if efforts for a two-state solution stalled because of Israeli opposition

Dhaka, Paris sign bilateral instruments on infrastructure, satellite system

Dhaka and Paris today signed two bilateral instruments to enhance cooperation in different fields including infrastructure and satellite, officials said

Macron in Bangladesh to 'consolidate' France's Indo-Pacific push

President Emmanuel Macron was in Bangladesh on Monday in a bid to "consolidate" France's Indo-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a "new imperialism" in a region where China's influence is increasingly being extended

Macron due in town today

French President Emmanuel Macron is arriving in Dhaka today on a two-day visit, in a testament to the growing importance of Bangladesh both in economic and strategic terms to the European nation.

Macron unveils new measures in bid to end 'yellow vest' revolt

Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron announced a series of financial measures seeking to defuse the "yellow vest" revolt that has triggered violent protests in cities across the country.

French police clash with ‘yellow vest’ protesters in Paris, 129 arrested

Police fire tear gas, stun grenades and water cannon in battles with “yellow vest” protesters around the Champs Elysees in Paris while clashes erupt in other cities across France in a third weekend of demonstrations against high living costs.

200 arrested as riot police, masked protesters clash at Paris May Day rally

Hundreds of masked and hooded anarchists smash shop windows, torch cars and hurl cobblestones at riot police, hijacking a May Day rally by labour unions against President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms.

France's Macron spends $30,000 on makeup in 3 months

President Emmanuel Macron's office confirms a report that the French leader spent 26,000 euros ($30,695) on makeup during his first three months in power, and says it's trying to find a cheaper alternative.

5 reasons why Macron won French election

France has a new president and election was hugely significant for the European Union, Brexit and business. Here's why Emmanuel Macron wins.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

France's Macron opens door to recognising Palestinian state

The recognition of a Palestinian state is no longer a taboo for France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, suggesting Paris could make the decision if efforts for a two-state solution stalled because of Israeli opposition

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

Dhaka, Paris sign bilateral instruments on infrastructure, satellite system

Dhaka and Paris today signed two bilateral instruments to enhance cooperation in different fields including infrastructure and satellite, officials said

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

Macron in Bangladesh to 'consolidate' France's Indo-Pacific push

President Emmanuel Macron was in Bangladesh on Monday in a bid to "consolidate" France's Indo-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a "new imperialism" in a region where China's influence is increasingly being extended

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Macron due in town today

French President Emmanuel Macron is arriving in Dhaka today on a two-day visit, in a testament to the growing importance of Bangladesh both in economic and strategic terms to the European nation.

December 11, 2018
December 11, 2018

Macron unveils new measures in bid to end 'yellow vest' revolt

Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron announced a series of financial measures seeking to defuse the "yellow vest" revolt that has triggered violent protests in cities across the country.

December 1, 2018
December 1, 2018

French police clash with ‘yellow vest’ protesters in Paris, 129 arrested

Police fire tear gas, stun grenades and water cannon in battles with “yellow vest” protesters around the Champs Elysees in Paris while clashes erupt in other cities across France in a third weekend of demonstrations against high living costs.

May 2, 2018
May 2, 2018

200 arrested as riot police, masked protesters clash at Paris May Day rally

Hundreds of masked and hooded anarchists smash shop windows, torch cars and hurl cobblestones at riot police, hijacking a May Day rally by labour unions against President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms.

August 28, 2017
August 28, 2017

France's Macron spends $30,000 on makeup in 3 months

President Emmanuel Macron's office confirms a report that the French leader spent 26,000 euros ($30,695) on makeup during his first three months in power, and says it's trying to find a cheaper alternative.

May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017

5 reasons why Macron won French election

France has a new president and election was hugely significant for the European Union, Brexit and business. Here's why Emmanuel Macron wins.

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