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Finally more freedom from Paris? Autonomy for Corsica

The relationship between Corsica and Paris has been tense for decades. Now the autonomy for the island could really work. Does this mean the violence will end? Violence, riots, deaths – the relationship between the Mediterranean island of Corsica and mainland France has been marked by violent tensions for decades. Separatists and nationalists are striving […]

German killed in suspected terrorist attack in Paris

A suspected Islamist stabs a German in Paris. The suspected perpetrator is arrested. The Middle East war could also be a motive for his crime. A suspected Islamist killed a German tourist with a knife in Paris not far from the Eiffel Tower on Saturday evening. Two other people were injured, one of them with […]

Paris | Reports: German killed in attack

A suspected Islamist stabs a person in Paris. The victim is said to be German. The suspected perpetrator is arrested. A suspected Islamist reportedly killed a German tourist with a knife in Paris not far from the Eiffel Tower. Two other people were injured, one of them with a hammer. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin […]

France is arming itself against possible new protests

In France, a youth was shot dead by a police officer about two weeks ago. Since then, there has been great concern in the government about new protests. France is mobilizing 130,000 police officers nationwide this year for fear of new unrest on the national holiday on July 14. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced extraordinary […]

France wants to tame demos with 40,000 officials: large police force

Protests after fatal shots French police mobilize 40,000 officers Updated on 06/29/2023 – 16:24 Reading time: 2 min. Paris: Police officers are attacked with firecrackers. (Source: Reuters) After attacks on schools and police stations, the French government takes action. Tens of thousands of police officers are to calm the situation across the country. The French […]