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Provocative cinema poster objections - Paris

A provocative cinema poster with French film star, Jean du Jardin has been changed after objections were received from feminists groups, citing...

by Tom Craig in France on 04/02/2012

Environment

'Autolib' creates an electric car sharing experience for Parisians

Autolib' is an electric car sharing scheme which was inaugurated in Paris, France, in December 2011. The scheme intends to deploy 3,000 electric...

by Tom Craig in France on 30/01/2012

Politics

Protest against the proposed ACTA Internet Laws

Demonstrators gather to protest against ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement), a bill that would threaten freedom of the Internet. Paris, France...

by Tom Craig in France on 28/01/2012

04/02/2012 - Provocative cinema poster objections - Paris - France - A provocative cinema poster with French...
30/01/2012 - 'Autolib' creates an electric car sharing experience for Parisians - France - Autolib' is an electric car...
28/01/2012 - Protest against the proposed ACTA Internet Laws - France - Demonstrators gather to protest against...
25/01/2012 - VIP guests at Haute Couture SS 2012 in Paris - France - After the 3rd day of haute couture ends...
23/01/2012 - Spring/Summer Haute Couture opens in Paris - France - A variety of famous people could be...
23/01/2012 - French senate to vote on Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey - Paris - France - The French senate will vote on...
23/01/2012 - Gatherings to the appeal of Turkish and Armenian associations - Paris - France - Senators began the examination of the...
23/01/2012 - Armenians Rally in Paris for Anti-Negation Law - France - Armenian Organization, CCAF, Organised...
12/01/2012 - January Sales Season Opens in Paris - France - People could be seen in the streets of...
07/01/2012 - Jean Marie Le Pen marks the 600th anniversary of the Joan of Arc - France - Jean Marie Le Pen, father of...

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Provocative cinema poster objections - Paris
A provocative cinema poster with French film star, Jean du Jardin has been changed after objections were received from feminists groups, citing degrading images of women being exposed i...
'Autolib' creates an electric car sharing experience for Parisians
Autolib' is an electric car sharing scheme which was inaugurated in Paris, France, in December 2011. The scheme intends to deploy 3,000 electric Bolloré Blue Cars for public use by...
Protest against the proposed ACTA Internet Laws
Demonstrators gather to protest against ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement), a bill that would threaten freedom of the Internet. Paris, France. 28th January 2012
VIP guests at Haute Couture SS 2012 in Paris
After the 3rd day of haute couture ends in Paris, many VIPs were seen. Haute couture refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. France. 24th January 2012
Spring/Summer Haute Couture opens in Paris
A variety of famous people could be seen at the opening of the haute couture Spring/Summer season fashion week. France. 23rd January 2012
French senate to vote on Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey - Paris
The French senate will vote on controversial legislation that would criminalize any public denial, of what the bill calls, the Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey last century. France. ...
Gatherings to the appeal of Turkish and Armenian associations - Paris
Senators began the examination of the private bill on the negation of the Armenian genocide, which will likely be adopted at the end of the day, at the risk of starting a major crisis b...
Armenians Rally in Paris for Anti-Negation Law
Armenian Organization, CCAF, Organised a Rally in Support of Anti-Negation, to Forbid any Denial of Any Genocides Law, Near the Senate Building. Hotly contested by the opposing Turkish...
Demonstrators gather in commemoration of the Egyptian uprising
Hundred of Egyptians demonstrate against the Egyptian government in commemoration of the uprising which began in Tahrir Square. Paris, France. 21st January 2012
January Sales Season Opens in Paris
People could be seen in the streets of the capital, taking advantage of unusually clement weather, shopping in the post Christmas sales offered by many stores. France. 12th January 2012...
Jean Marie Le Pen marks the 600th anniversary of the Joan of Arc
Jean Marie Le Pen, father of nationalist candidate Marine Le Pen and historic Front National leader, talks to a small crowd in front of the Joan of Arc statue in central Paris. London, ...
French extreme right wing party in May Day Parade
France's far-right National Front kicked off its traditional May Day march with Marine Le Pen leading the 'Joan of Arc' parade. Paris, France. 1st May 2011
Palestinian flag is raised at UNESCO headquarters - Paris
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Irina Bokova, DG of UNESCO, attend the flag raising ceremony held today at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, a historical moment in Palestinian state...
Australian rock band Wolfmother live at Rock En Seine 2006 in Paris
Austalian hard-rock band Wolfmother with frontmen Andrew Stockdale performs live at Rock En Seine festival. Paris, France. 25th July 2088
Remembering human rights
Occupy Paris commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the universal human rights declaration. Paris, France. 10th December 2011
The Kinopolska film festival
During the occasion of the Polish European presidence, the Kinopolska film festival begins, to celebrate the successes of polish movies. 6th December 2011
Louvre museum changes to energy efficient Lighting
The Louvre Museum of Paris, in partnership with Toshiba, has replaced its pyramid illuminations with energy efficient, environmentally friendly light, using LED technology. France. 7th ...
Rally on International Aids Day - Paris
On the occasion of the annual World AIDS Day, a rally was held in the French capital attended by people holding placards and banner to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDs. France. 1st Dece...
Highlights of the European city of Paris
Paris is one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influences in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts contribute to its...
Demonstration in Paris for freedom in Egypt
People demonstrate in solidarity with those in Tahrir Square, Cairo. Egyptians are protesting against the continued military rule that has been in place since President Mubarak was oust...