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The Hôtel La Perelle breaks the ice in Saint-François-Longchamp and adapts its offer to the COVID time…

The extensive team of the Hôtel La Perelle seating nearby their ephemeral ice bar, in front of the Lauzière massif....

Enjoy a real altitude summertime in Val Thorens and dive into the Savoyard culture Chez Pépé Nicolas

Famous for its honorable altitude (considered as the highest ski resort in Europe) and its large winter sports domain, Val...

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German president dissolves parliament, sets early election date for February

Germany's president dissolved parliament on Friday, confirming the country would head to an early election on February 23. The three-party coalition led by the Social Democrats collapsed after fierce infighting over how best to put Germany's economy back on its feet.

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Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for Feb. 23

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Germany, Jörg Taszman.

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2024 in Rwanda: Paul Kagame's hold on the country

The year 2024 has been a defining one for Rwanda. It marked major genocide commemorations and general elections that secured Paul Kagame another five years in office, after his already 24-year-long presidency. Rwanda is often celebrated for its economic success, but this year also brought renewed scrutiny over its human rights record, lack of personal […]

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Cost of living looms over Chad legislative and local elections

In Chad, only three days to go before parliamentary and local elections. It is the last stage of the military transition led by Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. Over the past two years, Chadian merchants have suffered from the rising price of diesel fuel, essential for transporting their goods. They are counting on these elections to […]

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Senegal minister calls riflemen 'traitors', sparking controversy over revisionist take on history

In Senegal, the Cheikh Oumar Diagne controversy is heating up. A few days ago, in an interview, the Minister in charge of General Resources at the Office of the President of the Republic described the Senegalese riflemen as “traitors”. This Thursday, he was disavowed by the government spokesman.

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Israeli strikes hit Yemen as Netanyahu fires warning

Israeli air strikes pummelled Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, with Huthi rebel media reporting six deaths. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.

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6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique

At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Story by Laurent Berstecher.

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India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh

India announced seven days of state mourning on Friday after the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country's economic liberalisation in the early 1990s. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in New Delhi, Sarah Jacob.

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NATO to enhance presence in Baltic Sea after suspected undersea cable sabotage

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Friday that NATO will "enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea" as Estonia's navy began patrolling an undersea cable supplying energy from Finland. A different cable was disconnected from the power grid on Christmas Day in what Finnish authorities suspect is a case of deliberate sabotage.

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Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns

Aviation experts said that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Story by Luke Shrago.

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The Hôtel La Perelle breaks the ice in Saint-François-Longchamp and adapts its offer to the COVID time…

Enjoy a real altitude summertime in Val Thorens and dive into the Savoyard culture Chez Pépé Nicolas

A gastronomic tour in Troyes with the Maison Maury, the Prunelle, the Maison Caffet, the BAM and Le Jardin restaurants, while staying at the Hotel De La Poste!

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

From the Beauport Abbey, passing by the GwinZegal art center, until La Roche Jagu castle, discover the Côtes d’Armor through Les Minutes Bleues festival

Take some good time in Alsace at Le Parc Hôtel Obernai and its Yonaguni Spa, bordered by the Route des Vins

Why not diving into the Arcachon Bay, within Les 12 de Larros Hotel in Gujan-Mestras, nearby La Maison de l’Huître!

Honored at the Awards Esthétique Médicale 2024, adopt some pure argan oil cosmetics ritual from Dream Argan Paris

L’Évadé restaurant, a gastronomic address near Pigalle, entered into the Michelin Pantheon

Our new perfume selection for 2024 Xmas, with Karl Lagerfeld, Guess, État Libre d’Orange, Parfumeurs du Monde

ABK6 Cognac celebrates the Year of the Snake in 2025, with an exceptional limited edition

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