An extensive tribute to Turkey-Russia relations, entitled “Erdogan Putin the Devil” and subtitled “How the Turkish President Became the Kremlin Secret Agent in the West”, reports the French magazine Le Point. In particular, he points out the similarities between the two leaders in the way of governing, stating the following: “Both in power for 20 […]
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Iran-Occupation of Greek tankers: Tehran criticizes France-Germany for their ‘involvement’
The Islamic Republic of Iran today denounced the “inappropriate interference”, as it characterized it, of France and Germany, which condemned the arrest by Tehran of two Greek tankers in the Gulf. “Such inappropriate interference in the independent judicial process of our country will not help solve the problems,” said in a statement Said Hatibzadeh, a […]
France – Parliamentarians: Macron camp may not control new National Assembly (poll)
The center-right alliance, which politically backs re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron, will go to the polls next Sunday with 27% of the vote, but is unsure if it will have a parliamentary majority. In particular, according to a poll by Ifop, the “Together” faction, which includes formations of the Center, the Center-Right, but also the […]
Macron on Turkish threats to Greece: No one can jeopardize EU member sovereignty
“No one can jeopardize the sovereignty of an EU member state,” said French President Emanuel Macron, referring to new Turkish provocative statements against Greece. Speaking at the end of the Brussels Summit, Emanuel Macron said: “The Greek Prime Minister has vigorously expressed Greece ‘s concerns – its legitimate concerns – and condemned the statements made […]
France: GDP shrank unexpectedly in the first quarter
The French economy shrank unexpectedly in the first quarter as consumers struggled to cope with rising inflation, the figures showed on Tuesday, putting pressure on President Macron ahead of this month’s parliamentary elections. The statistical service Insee, pointed out that the second largest economy of the eurozone shrank 0.2% in the quarter to March, compared […]
Turkey: German-French ambassadors call for Kurdish political demonstrations in their territory
The ambassadors of Germany and France to Ankara have been summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry for the Turkish government to protest Kurdish organizations in the two countries, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt said in a statement. Speaking to the Turkish state news agency Anadolu, the Turkish Foreign Minister noted that the two ambassadors expressed their […]
France: Man attacks Gioconda with a cake
It did not lose its legendary swearing and this thanks to the protective glass: “Gioconda”, the most famous painting in the world, was targeted with a tart a la crème at the Louvre Museum in Paris, without consequences, as it is located behind an armored glass case. according to testimonials on social media. The Louvre […]
The French Foreign Minister will meet with Zelensky today in Kyiv
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna will meet later today in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to express France’s solidarity with Ukraine and to offer more support to the country, the French Foreign Ministry said. Kolona’s trip to Ukraine comes amid criticism from diplomats and political analysts that France is not doing enough to support […]
Macron contacts with Australian Prime Minister to normalize bilateral relations
French President Emmanuel Macron and Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese want to rebuild a “relationship of trust” following the diplomatic crisis over the cancellation of the French submarine deal, according to a statement issued by . “Emanuel Macron and Anthony Albanese” telephone communication during which a common will was found to normalize bilateral relations. […]
France: Business activity slowed slightly
French business activity slowed slightly in May from the previous month as inflationary pressures offset the improving climate from fewer coronavirus restrictions. S&P Global said the French services PMI stood at 58.4 points, down from 58.9 points in April. Economists expected 58.6 points. France’s manufacturing PMI for May fell to 54.5 points from 55.7 points […]
