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Europe
New Paris Terror Attack Near Charlie Hebdo Magazine Offices
French police are investigating another attack near the former offices of weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo, the location of a terrorist attack in 2015 that killed ten journalists and injured a security guard and a police officer.
Two people were seriously...
Cyprus
Greece, France Cement Common Front Against Turkey's Aggression
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron said they were in "complete agreement" regarding the direction to take in response to Turkey's repeated incursions and infractions in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to government sources in Athens.
The...
Cyprus
Mitsotakis and Macron Meet to Discuss Turkey, Possible EU Sanctions
In the face of increased tensions with Turkey, the Greek government on Thursday urged the EU to impose "severe sanctions" on the neighboring country. This comes after a period of greatly-heightened conflict between Greece and Turkey over sea borders.
The...
Diplomacy
France's Macron Expresses Solidarity With Greece After Moria Inferno
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his country's solidarity with Greece on Wednesday following the fire at Lesvos island's Moria refugee camp, which was almost entirely destroyed by Tuesday night's inferno.
On Facebook, Macron wrote in Greek: "The burning of a...
Culture
French Star Gérard Depardieu Baptized as Orthodox Christian
The beloved French star of a string of award-winning films such as "Cyrano de Bergerac," "The Last Metro," and "Police," actor Gerard Depardieu converted to Orthodox Christianity in Paris on Friday.
The 71-year-old actor, who has appeared in over 200...
Greece
Greece Mulls Defense Upgrade Program; Talks with France Over Fighter Jets
Greece is discussing with friends and allies possible defense purchases which could reach up to 10 billion euros ($12 billion) over the next decade, local media report on Tuesday, quoting unnamed officials in Athens.
According to the reports, funds amounting...
Diplomacy
France's Macron Reaffirms Solidarity with Greece, Says Turkey Respects Actions Not Words
French President Emmanuel Macron once more expressed his country's solidarity with Greece saying on Friday that he had taken a tough stance with regard to Turkey’s actions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
“When it comes to Mediterranean sovereignty, I have to...
Culture
N-Word Dropped from Agatha Christie’s Crime Masterpiece
The French translation of Agatha Christie's hit novel "And Then There Were None" will change its title to remove a racially-charged word already dropped from the British edition decades ago, its editor said Wednesday.
The title "Dix Petits Negres", or...
Diplomacy
Merkel, Macron Call for Respect for EU's Sovereignty
Two of Europe's most powerful leaders, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, charged on Thursday that Europe must protect the sovereignty of the borders of its member nations.
The two leaders made their remarks at a joint...
Diplomacy
Greece Begins Joint Maneuvers with France South of Crete
Amid tensions with Turkey, Greek defense forces began a joint military exercise with French forces in the eastern Mediterranean on Thursday.
Today's exercise south of the Greek island of Crete was the first manifestation of French President Emmanuel Macron’s commitment...