French and foreign politicians are reacting to sentences handed down on Monday by a Paris court in a case against the right-wing National Rally party (RN) and several of its most prominent figures, including Marine Le Pen, the party’s former leader who currently heads its parliamentary faction. Le Pen and …
Read More »French-born Georgian president refuses to leave office
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili will not step down from her position despite the end of her mandate in December, she said in a video address on Saturday, explaining that she does not recognize the legitimacy of the newly-formed parliament and intends to stay in office until new elections. “I remain …
Read More »Durov taken to French court – media
Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov has been transferred to a Paris courthouse, where a decision will be made on whether he will be put under formal investigation following his arrest last week, according to several news outlets. Durov’s detention period expired on Wednesday according to AFP, citing a source …
Read More »French cybercrime unit responds to doxxing of Israeli Olympic team – AFP
The French Anti-Cybercrime Office (OFAC) has been tasked with removing the private information of Israeli athletes, which was leaked ahead of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, AFP reported on Saturday, citing police sources. On Friday, the hacker group Zeus published personal data of the members of the Israeli delegation, …
Read More »Much of Ukraine aid stolen – French party leader
A large part of Western aid to Kiev is being embezzled by Ukrainian officials, despite President Vladimir Zelensky’s assurances that it is being used in the fight against Russia, a top French politician has said. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Florian Philippot, leader of the Patriots (Les …
Read More »French rioters filmed brandishing military-grade weapons as unrest grows
Mass rioting continues to grip France after the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M. during a traffic stop in the Paris suburb of Nanterre. Multiple videos circulating online show rioters carrying military-grade weapons. Around 45,000 officers have been deployed to quell the unrest, which has spread throughout the country. …
Read More »Over 100 police officers injured during French Labor Day protests
Almost 300 protesters were arrested during massive French Labor Day demonstrations against controversial pension reforms on Monday. More than 100 police officers were injured during the unrest, according to local authorities. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday that police had detained a total of 291 people nationwide, 111 …
Read More »Iran summons French ambassador over ‘disgusting’ cartoons
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Paris’ ambassador to the country over cartoons in a French magazine that insulted both the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the nation’s religious practices. Though the ministry did not name the magazine, it was apparently referring to Charlie Hebdo, which is notorious for …
Read More »Russia cuts off gas supply to French energy giant
Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom confirmed on Tuesday it had cut off off gas supplies to French utilities company Engie. The Paris-based firm has failed to pay for July gas deliveries in full, the Saint Petersburg major explained. Gazprom informed Engie that it would cease the gas deliveries starting September …
Read More »Clients with ‘Russian sounding’ names sue French banks
A total of 76 French residents with Russian or “Slavic-sounding” names have filed a complaint against a number of banks in France, alleging discrimination on account of national origin after getting caught up in the enforcement of anti-Russian sanctions. Individuals with no ties to the Russian government found their bank …
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