Adam Sage

Paris

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Paris mayor under fire for charging taxpayer thousands for ‘work’ trips

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Adam Sage

The mayor of Paris was in Paris on Wednesday, which was a notable event. Anne Hidalgo, the socialist leader of the council, stopped off in the city hall to rebut growing criticism of her propensity to use taxpayers’ money to fund her frequent trips abroad — 11 so far this year alone. Her detractors accuse her of using the journeys to campaign for the job she hopes to get next: UN high commissioner for refugees.
Globetrotting Paris mayor makes a rare visit … to Paris

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Adam Sage

The mayor of Paris was in Paris on Wednesday, which was a notable event. Anne Hidalgo, the socialist leader of the council, stopped off in the city hall to rebut growing criticism of her propensity to use taxpayers’ money to fund her frequent trips abroad — 11 so far this year alone. Her detractors accuse her of using the journeys to campaign for the job she hopes to get next: UN high commissioner for refugees.
Can Meloni and Macron patch up their relationship?

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Tom Kington |Adam Sage

While it’s not quite clear when the lack of chemistry between Giorgia Meloni and President Macron turned into outright mutual loathing, the G7 meeting almost a year ago is as good a place as any to start. Meloni was pressing the flesh on the sidelines of the summit in Puglia when the French president approached, drawing the filthiest of filthy looks from an Italian prime minister who had earlier accused Macron of trying to score political points at her expense over the issue of abortion.
Dijon squanders millions on claim to be capital of French cuisine

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Adam Sage

The International Gastronomy and Wine Centre in Dijon celebrated its third anniversary last month with a selection of 200 regional cheeses and a 15-litre bottle of Burgundy. Not everyone was in a festive spirit, however. Critics say the food-based theme park is running into difficulties born of the ruinous battle between different cities to be crowned as the capital of cuisine.
‘Suicide pod’ activist dies after arrest over woman’s assisted death

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Adam Sage

A euthanasia activist who was arrested for providing a suicide pod in which a woman took her own life in Switzerland last year has died after developing a psychotic disorder. Florian Willet, 47, is thought to have taken his own life. He was a “broken” man after spending 70 days in custody in connection with the death of an American woman in a specially-designed capsule in a Swiss forest, according to The Last Resort, the right-to-die association he jointly chaired.
Can Macron and Meloni patch up their relationship?

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Tom Kington |Adam Sage

While it’s not quite clear when the lack of chemistry between Giorgia Meloni and President Macron turned into outright mutual loathing, the G7 meeting almost a year ago is as good a place as any to start. Meloni was pressing the flesh on the sidelines of the summit in Puglia when the French president approached, drawing the filthiest of filthy looks from an Italian prime minister who had earlier accused Macron of trying to score political points at her expense over the issue of abortion.
UK calls for French crackdown on shallow-water migrant crossings

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Oliver Wright |Steven Swinford |Adam Sage

Britain is pressing France to “swiftly” close a legal loophole that prevents police from apprehending migrant boats in shallow waters amid growing frustration in government at French inaction. The home secretary told MPs it was “disgraceful and unacceptable” that more than 1,195 migrants had been able to cross the Channel in 18 boats on Saturday, marking a new daily record high for crossings this year.
French minister pitches controversial ‘cultural summer of camping’

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Adam Sage

Campers hoping to do nothing more strenuous than doze in the shade of a pine tree this summer are in for a surprise. President Macron’s government wants to get them painting, acting, sculpting, dancing and reading under a programme designed to make camping a cultural experience and broaden its appeal. The plan was unveiled by Rachida Dati, France’s tough talking culture minister, who says she wants to bring the arts to ordinary families during their summer holidays.
French minister pitches arts for all at camping sites

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Adam Sage

Campers hoping to do nothing more strenuous than doze in the shade of a pine tree this summer are in for a surprise. President Macron’s government wants to get them painting, acting, sculpting, dancing and reading under a programme designed to make camping a cultural experience and broaden its appeal. The plan was unveiled by Rachida Dati, France’s tough talking culture minister, who says she wants to bring the arts to ordinary families during their summer holidays.
Two dead as PSG’s Champions League victory prompts riots in Paris

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Adam Sage

Two people died and almost 200 were injured as trouble erupted across France after Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Youths clashed with police in Paris and the provinces and at least 559 people were arrested, including 491 in the capital. A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Dax in the southwest on the edge of a fan zone set up for the final. Julien Dubois, the town’s mayor, called for the killer to be found and “severely punished”.