Paris Peace Forum

Paris Peace Forum - The second edition of the Paris Peace Forum opens today. Some thirty heads of state and governments will be present. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to deliver an opening speech at 9.30 this morning.

The two day event is being held in the Grande Halle de la Villette, north of Paris and will see several projects presented related to climate change, inequality, misinformation, and cybercrime.

 

 

Last local news

French and Riviera News Friday 9th May 2025

A Polish man in his forties has been hospitalized in Valence after enduring a harrowing journey between two TGV carriages from Paris. ... French and Riviera News Friday 9th May 2025 Read More

09/05/2025

Weather Forecast - Friday 9th May 2025

Cloudy with sunny intervals. Light rain is forecast for the Var region with moderate to strong winds. Highs of 17 degrees in Monaco and Saint-Tropez, ... Weather Forecast - Friday 9th May 2025 Read More

09/05/2025

Habemus Papam

White smoe Is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel meaning A new pope has just been chosen! 133 cardinals have gathered in the Sistine cha... Habemus Papam Read More

08/05/2025

Evening Update Thursday 8th May 2025

No new pope has been elected yet, as black smoke signalled another inconclusive vote during the conclave in the morning of Thursday the 8th of May. ... Evening Update Thursday 8th May 2025 Read More

08/05/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 8th May 2025

Unions at the SNCF have announced new strike action for June 4th, 5th, and 11th, following ongoing disruptions to train services in France during the ... French and Riviera News Thursday 8th May 2025 Read More

08/05/2025