The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, organizers said Thursday about a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind. A ceremony for the roof over the 10,000-seat Suzanne Lenglen court will be held May 26 when play starts in the main […]
Read MoreNadal might face the higher-ranked players in the initial rounds of the tournament. – AFP Chances are slim for former world number one Rafael Nadal to be seeded at next month’s French Open, the grand slam event’s director Amelie Mauresmo said on Thursday. On Wednesday, the ‘King of Clay’ had said that he could not […]
Read MorePARIS – Former world number one Rafael Nadal is unlikely to be seeded at next month’s French Open, Roland Garros tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Spaniard said he was not sure if he would be able to play at this year’s French Open, which he has won a record 14 […]
Read MorePassengers have been warned that around half of today’s flights may be delayed One of the largest air traffic control union withdrew their call to strike yesterday Spain is likely to bear the brunt of the strikes, The Association of Airlines said Has YOUR flight been affected? Email shannon.mcguigan@mailonline.co.uk By Shannon Mcguigan Published: 12:16 BST, 25 […]
Read MoreFrench President Emmanuel Macron is expected to outline his vision for Europe to become a more assertive global power against a backdrop of war in Ukraine and other security and economic challenges, in a speech on Thursday ahead of pivotal European Parliament elections in June. The French president plans to focus on strategic and geopolitical […]
Read MoreThere are just five weeks until the French Open gets underway, on Monday, May 20, when the world’s best players will battle it out on the famous clay courts of Roland Garros. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions but there are a whole host of contenders at the second Grand Slam of […]
Read MoreThis was the situation Paris Saint-Germain faced on Wednesday night at the Stade du Moustoir: Luis Enrique sent out a heavily rotated team, the visitors having all but clinched the league title, and they were away to a Lorient side with talented individuals, fighting to stay in the top flight. It sounded like a recipe […]
Read MoreFRANCE-AFRICA African students constituted nearly half of all foreign students in France in 2023, well ahead of those from the more mobile and populous European and Asian countries, including India and China. The Africans constituted 47% of the total number of 412,087 foreign students enrolled in French institutions and nearly 7% of all students in […]
Read MoreBeyond the glory of a champion’s trophy and tennis immortality, the Grand Slams offer significant financial rewards that motivate both aspiring champions and every qualifying participants. Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the 2024 French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year: When is the French […]
Read MoreSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Ryanair has cancelled more than 300 flights scheduled for Thursday due to a strike by French air traffic control workers, the airline said. The budget airline added that the cancellations would affect around 50,000 passengers across […]
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