In the wake of the weekend violence in France, political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally, which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and…
In the wake of the weekend violence in France, political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally, which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and…
François Picard is pleased to welcome art crime detective Arthur Brand. “In the old days they stole a painting, but a painting is unique; you cannot cut it in two,” explains Brand, “In the last 10 years they have been…
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province are being asked on Monday whether to open a path towards an independence referendum. Polls suggest separatists face an uphill battle, but the consultation has become a test of national unity as Prime Minister…
Representatives of the French business community gather for a crisis meeting with the government following widespread looting during the weekend’s protests. Meanwhile, the country’s tourism sector fears a drop in winter holiday bookings, and bond and currency traders sell off…
A massive clean-up operation was under way across France on Monday, from Lille in the north to Marseille in the south and from Strasbourg in the east to Bordeaux in the southwest, following nationwide demonstrations last weekend. The protests over…
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 19: French and international papers discuss the anti-government protests that turned violent at the weekend and their aftermath across France.
France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nunez admitted Monday that the police “lost control” in some cities during violent protests that erupted in cities across the country at the weekend. He said there had been a “lack of anticipation” in preparations and…
Albania’s capital saw protests Sunday for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama…
Protests across France have sparked widespread looting and violence, leaving shopfronts demolished and thousands of euros’ worth of stock stolen. On Sunday, President Macron held an emergency meeting with senior government officials, warning that “those who looted will have to…