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Covid: a national tribute to the victims of the pandemic is underway

According to France Inter, the French government is preparing a national homage to Covid victims. It might take place in March 2022.

SNCF unveils the TGV of the future to celebrate its 40th anniversary

For 40 years, the French can take the TGV. On the occasion of this anniversary, the SNCF unveiled on Friday in great pomp the "TGV M", a new high-speed train, on the rails by 2024.

Singer Josephine Baker to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon in Paris

French-American singer Josephine Baker is to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon, and will become the first Black Woman ever honored with a Panthéon burial.

Covid: “The health crisis is not behind us”, Emmanuel Macron warns

This Wednesday August 11, opening a new Health Defense Council, Emmanuel Macron warned about a “dramatic situation” in French West Indies. “The health crisis is not behind us. We will have to live with the virus for many more months”, the French President also claimed.

Coronavirus: Extension of the Health Pass, what has changed since August 9, in France

As the Delta variant causes a new surge in the coronavirus epidemic in France, the government has decided to extend the health pass starting from Monday August 9 to more daily life places. A measure instated progressively. Here is what changes in France starting from today.

Covid: is the health pass an alternative to lockdown and shutting down non-necessary places?

Health pass or lockdown? As France is faced with the fourth coronavirus epidemic wave, French President Emmanuel Macron claims: generalizing the precious door opener is an alternative to shutting down non-necessary places.

Coronavirus: in France, forged health pass trafficking increases

As the health pass is extended to many public places, some people are looking for a fraudulent way to get the precious door opener. According to the SGP Police, forged health pass trafficking has been increasing all over France.

Covid vaccination: nearly three out of four adults have received at least one dose, says a delighted Attal

Vaccination figures continue to climb in France. On August 6, Gabriel Attal was delighted to report that almost three out of four adults have received a dose of vaccine. Since July 28, one in two French people has been fully vaccinated. The government's objective is still to reach 50 million primary vaccinated by the end of August.

Covid: according to infectious disease specialist Gilles Pialoux a third dose of vaccine is “ineluctable”

As the French government is encouraging the French to get vaccinated, the time for a third dose has come for the first ones to have been given their injections. According to infectious disease specialist Gilles Pialoux, this third dose is “ineluctable”. Meet from September for the booster shot.

Covid: towards a 3rd dose of vaccine? Several countries take the plunge

Faced with the quick spread of the Delta variant, several countries have decided to prescribe a third dose of vaccine for the eldest and most vulnerable people. Which countries have decided on a booster shot? What about France? Keep reading to find out more.

Coronavirus: health pass extended, what has changed since July 21, 2021?

As the coronavirus epidemic is surging again in France, the government has decided to extend the health pass to other places open to the public. This extension is to process progressively in three steps. Here is what has changed since July 21, 2021.

Vaccination: has France enough doses to meet the high demand of these past days?

Over two million appointments made in one week: Emmanuel Macron’s announcements made this past July 12 led to a large appointment demand in vaccination centers. But has France enough doses to immunize everyone?

Fake health pass or vaccine certificate: what are the risks and penalties in case of a fraud?

As the health pass is extended to many public places and Covid screen tests are to be charged soon, some are going on a quest for fake vaccine certificates or negative PCR tests to get a fraudulent health pass. What are the risks and penalties fraudsters are exposing themselves to?

Covid: health pass required for all events over 50 people

During his televised address as part of the fight against Covid, French President Emmanuel Macron is to announce – according to parliamentarians – the health pass is to be extended to and compulsory in many places starting from July 21, 2021. What are the venues it applies to? Keep reading to find out more!

Bastille Day, July 14, 2021's military parade: compulsory health pass and mask

Bastille Day aka France’s National Day on July 14 is traditionally celebrated with a military parade on the Champs-Elysées. With the Covid-19 declining everywhere in France, the parade will be back this Wednesday July 14, 2021 on the world's most beautiful avenue. And there might even be an audience to attend it. Viewers are allowed in upon health pass and if wearing a facecover or facemask.

Covid: is Emmanuel Macron to make vaccination compulsory?

The French President is expected to address the country again this Monday July 12. Among the topics he might address stands the issue of compulsory vaccination. Has Emmanuel Macron changed his mind and will he make this vaccination compulsory to all?

Lockdown exit: end of curfew and compulsory facemask-wearing in France

In compliance with the government's lockdown exit plan, curfew is to be moved twice in May and June, before being fully lifted at the beginning of summer. French are allowed to be out until late as curfew is moved to 11 p.m. since Wednesday June 9. But this Wednesday June 16, 2021 Prime Minister Jean Castex announced curfew ultimately comes to a close this Sunday June 20 everywhere in France, and the obligation of wearing a mask outside is no longer valid starting this Thursday June 17 given the good results of the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.

Restaurants and cafés to reopen from June 9, 2021: under what conditions?

In France, the reopening of restaurants is highly awaited. As terraces have been able to reopen (despite the rather bad weather) from May 19, cafés and restaurants can reopen to welcome patrons again indoors starting from June 9, 2021. Let us discover the conditions of this reopening.

Coronavirus: defense council on Wednesday, June 2 on vaccinating teenagers and decontamination

While the coronavirus epidemic seems to be slowing down in France, a new health defense council is meeting this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, to study the 3rd phase of decontainment and vaccination during the summer and teenage vacations. What can we expect?

Paris: where will the terrorism memorial museum be?

A new national cultural place is to open by 2027 in Paris: it will be a terrorism memorial museum which project had been announced in 2018 by Emmanuel Macron. Here is what we know so far.