Culture1991-12-11
Paris, Banks of the Seine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The historic riverbanks of the Seine in Paris — from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame and the Louvre — were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
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Politics2026-02-02
France adopts its 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
France passed its 2026 budget after four months of political deadlock, when two no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government both fell short in the National Assembly.
Politics2026-02-02
French parliament clears way for Macron's military spending boost in 2026 budget
France's parliament adopted the 2026 budget, adding 6.7 billion euros in defence spending compared with 2025 for new submarines, armoured vehicles, and air-defence systems, while aiming to cut the deficit to 5% of GDP.
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Economy2025-12-18
France's economic outlook for 2026: how heavy is the debt burden?
France heads into 2026 with modest growth but a rising debt-to-GDP ratio, after credit agency KBRA downgraded its sovereign rating to AA- citing persistently high deficits and a deteriorating debt trajectory.
Environment2026-07-02
Firefighters battle wildfires in southern France after a European heatwave
Around 2,000 firefighters battled several wildfires along the Mediterranean coast in July 2026, with the largest blaze burning some 900 hectares in the Aude department near the Spanish border after weeks of dry, record-hot weather.