FRANCE-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 […]
Read MoreThe Paris 2024 Olympics are just months away, but the sense of excitement is overshadowed by growing concerns over security. With recent terror threats, cyberattacks, and rising fears about drone strikes, French authorities are scrambling to secure the event, raising questions about their readiness. French President Emmanuel Macron had envisioned a grand opening ceremony along […]
Read MoreFrench President Emmanuel Macron continues to show off his sporting abilities ahead of the Paris Olympics after dispatching a penalty in a charity soccer match on Wednesday. Macron, playing alongside a mix of former international players and healthcare professionals, fired his shot low into the bottom corner as the goalkeeper remained rooted to the line. […]
Read MoreFrom Novak Djokovic’s travails to the unlikely dawn of the era of Danielle Collins in her final season on tour, 2024 has served up a sensational series of curveballs in tennis. Will the theme continue at Roland Garros, or will what tends to be the most coherent of tennis’ slams restore a sense of normality? […]
Read MoreNaomi Osaka secured her first clay-court victory in two years on Wednesday. While the former world No. 1 is adjusting to the slower surface in preparation for the French Open, she has no intention of abandoning the power game that has earned her four Grand Slam titles. Osaka, who returned to competition in January following […]
Read MoreNaomi Osaka picked up her first win on clay in two years on Wednesday (Apr 24) and while the former world number one is adapting to the slower surface ahead of the French Open she has no plans to abandon the power game that brought her four Grand Slam titles. Osaka, who returned to action in January after a 15-month […]
Read MoreFrance is a popular holiday destination for Britons but holidaymakers have been warned of major disturbance today. Britons with a flight booked into France or out of France should keep consulting travel advice as many have been cancelled. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned Britons: “It is being reported that on Thursday, April […]
Read MoreThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued an urgent warning to Britons with plans to travel to France today. The news comes as the nation is set to face strike action from air traffic control unions, which is likely to ground flights across Europe. The decision to go ahead with the strike was made […]
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