Stories from Paris · France

Financial experts on BFM Bourse analyzed potential investment opportunities in France, should Softbank decide to invest $100 billion in the country.

French navigators from the #GlobalSumudFlotilla will share their experiences and testimonies on Friday, May 22, at 4 PM at Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 1.

Over 260,000 students from 4,500 classes across France are participating in the #ChlorISS project, a plant growth experiment.

Estee Lauder and Puig have announced the end of discussions regarding a potential merger. The companies did not provide specific reasons for the termination of the talks. Estee Lauder and Puig Brands SA have ended their merger discussions. The termination occurred after the companies failed to agree on which family would hold the balance of power in the combined group.

The French government has confirmed the freezing of social contribution relief measures, despite an increase in the minimum wage.

France's EDF has increased its cost estimate for six new nuclear reactors to a maximum of 72.8 billion euros. This revision impacts future energy infrastructure planning.

Three non-governmental organizations, Bloom, Générations Futures, and Notre Affaire à Tous, along with six residents, have sued the French state. The lawsuit concerns the state's alleged failure to address 'forever chemicals' (PFAS). The suit was lodged with the Administrative Court of Paris by organizations including Notre affaire à tous and Bloom, citing 'faulty negligence'.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced an investment of 1.55 billion euros in quantum and semiconductor technologies. This funding is part of the France 2030 plan.

Clashes erupted in Paris between Nice supporters and police during the Coupe de France. Violence involving Nice supporters erupted in Paris on the night of Thursday, May 21, to Friday, May 22, 2026. The clashes occurred before the Coupe de France final between Lens and Nice. Violent clashes occurred in Paris involving supporters of the OGC Nice football club, resulting in several injuries, including one serious injury. Supporters of rival leaders clashed outside the CHP headquarters in Turkey following a court decision to annul the 2023 congress results.

The Paris Employment Exchange was inaugurated on May 22, 1892, at the request of the Municipal Council.