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A Cultural Center Celebrating the French Language Is Inaugurated

The French language now has an official home. The Cité Internationale de la Langue Française, open to the public since November 1, is the […]

By Anthony Bulger
| December 4, 2023

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French-American Spirits Importer Gets Knighted

It was a heavenly night for Christine Cooney. On October 23, the cofounder and CEO of Heavenly Spirits Imports, which specializes in showcasing and […]

By France-Amérique
| October 31, 2023

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France’s Ban on Muslim Robes: Secularism or Discrimination?

Female students in French public schools have been banned from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting dress favored by certain Muslim women and seen by […]

By Anthony Bulger
| October 3, 2023

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Anger at Plans to Relocate Booksellers During the Paris Olympics

The decision by the Paris municipal authorities to relocate the city’s outdoor booksellers – les bouquinistes – for the duration of the 2024 Olympic […]

By Anthony Bulger
| September 5, 2023

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Where to Celebrate Bastille Day in the United States and Canada?

From New York City to San Diego and from Vancouver to Miami, there are more and more Bastille Day festivities in North America every […]

By France-Amérique
| July 5, 2023

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A Francophile’s Dream since 1943

This May 23, France-Amérique is celebrating its 80^th anniversary! Launched in New York City during World War II, the oldest French media outlet still […]

By Guénola Pellen
| May 17, 2023

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France Rethinks, Once Again, Its Relationship with Africa

From a foreign policy reset to a scandal involving the portrayal of French mercenaries in the latest Black Panther movie, France’s involvement in its […]

By Anthony Bulger
| April 3, 2023

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Going Nuclear: The Pros and Cons of the Quarante-Neuf-Trois

Struggling to garner support for his pension reform bill, mired in endless strikes and protests, Emmanuel Macron recently decided to bypass Parliament. How? The […]

By Anthony Bulger
| March 22, 2023

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The Problem of Violence against Women in France

According to a recent report, “conjugal femicides” claimed 122 victims in France in 2021. “Sexism is not decreasing,” it warns. “On the contrary, some […]

By Anthony Bulger
| March 10, 2023

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Bis Repetita: Another Attempt at Pension Reform in France

The new year is off to a rocky start as President Emmanuel Macron pushes ahead with plans to overhaul the French pension system. An […]

By Anthony Bulger
| January 30, 2023

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