France
France: Paris declared an “LGBTQI+ freedom zone”
The city of Parisdeclared itself a “LGBTQI+ freedom zone” on International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, in a symbolic move to recognize sexual and gender minorities. It also organized the Global Conference on LGBTI+ Youth Rights and Inclusion. On Monday, Pariscity hall said it would table a motion at the next Paris […]
Read MoreFrance: Car-free city centre in Paris by 2022
Paris city hall has unveiled plans to implement a “no traffic zone” in the center of the city by 2022, in yet another effort to reduce traffic in the area. According to a proposal by socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo, car traffic in the center of Paris will be greatly cut next year. It’s the […]
Read MoreFrance: Restaurants and cafés reopens on May 19
Outdoor serving areas in restaurants and cafés across France will reopen on May 19, as scheduled, according to Health Minister Olivier Véran. On Monday morning, the minister told a television audience that the Covid outbreak is losing ground and that the pressure on hospitals, especially intensive care units, is easing. For the first time […]
Read MoreFrance warns radicalised refugees of losing protection
As the controversy about border control heats up after the assassination of a police officer near Paris last month, France has warned that immigrants who radicalize or disrupt public order will forfeit their refugee status. “Our policy is clear: judge foreigners for what they do, not for who they are,” Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin […]
Read MoreFrance gets ready to welcome American tourists
Following the announcement that the European Union will open its doors to Americans this summer, a slew of European countries have announced their own concrete reopening plans. France reported last week that starting in May, it would gradually lift its travel restrictions. Now, French President Emmanuel Macron has given further information, including the […]
Read MoreFrance reopens Cafés, hotels, and cinemas
Cafés, hotels, cinemas, and other cultural venues and businesses in France that were closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic will reopen in stages beginning May 19, according to President Emmanuel Macron. Museums, theaters, cinemas, and concert halls will reopen on May 19, as will non-essential shops and outdoor seating at cafes and restaurants, […]
Read MoreFrance to end state of emergency by June
At a press conference, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the upcoming exit from the state of health emergency in favor of a transitional regime. The text will propose new measures. The plan will allow the government to keep emergency powers over people movement and shop closures until October 31 if sanitary conditions warrant […]
Read MoreFrance allows visits for vaccinated Americans
Vaccinated Americans and others who screen negative for Covid-19 would be allowed to fly to France “with a special pass,” according to French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron told CBS News’ “Face the Country” this morning that Americans who have been vaccinated or have a negative Covid-19 test result will be able to fly to […]
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