Vive le capitalisme? France allows flower shops and bakeries to open on May Day
Government agrees to drop broader reform that would have seen other businesses work on sacrosanct national holiday
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Flurry of book launches marks opening chapter of French presidential contest
New publications by Gabriel Attal and Bruno Le Maire viewed as clear signal of leadership hopes
In Pictures: Dramatic images of bus crash into river Seine
Bus, which was being driven by trainee, hit car which also went into the water
State urged to buy Sandymount Martello tower with guide price of €1.5 million
Minister of State Emer Higgins says OPW has no plans to buy 19th century landmark but is ‘ready to engage with relevant stakeholders’
What will €530,000 buy in Portugal, Italy, France, Scotland and Co Cork?
One price, home and away: Portuguese manor with chapel and vineyard, French farmhouse and more
Dublin-based French woman charged with murder of daughter in Iceland
Suspected botched murder-suicide in Reykjavik hotel last year also claimed life of woman’s husband
DS moves up a gear in its bid to pit French luxury against dominant German cars
Rebrand combined with a variety of new and revised models ought to lift marque’s modest fortunes in Ireland
Oscar Wilde, Paris and the afterlife of a scandal that never quite ended
The beautiful youth Wilde blamed for his downfall ended up a ‘stooped old man’ in Hove
Two quality Languedoc wines on discount at SuperValu
Wines for the Weekend: This white would match well with summery salads, while the red would work with grilled red meats
What will €975,000 buy in France, Italy, Brazil, Portugal and Co Wexford?
One price, home and away: A four-bed by the beach, a duplex in the heart of Paris and more
Iran behind low-level ‘hybrid warfare’ attacks in Europe, analysts say
Iranian intelligence services accused of recruiting teens via intermediaries to mount attacks aimed at sowing chaos
One EU state has much more to fear from the Iran war than any other
Drone attack prompts fresh debate about bloc’s ‘mutual assistance’ clause
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz ahead of possible new peace talks
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill journalist and wound photographer as rescue efforts hampered
Any battle between Catherine Connolly and the Government will be purely symbolic
President can exercise her power by referring International Protection Bill to Supreme Court to test its constitutionality
The simple text message that helped France cut its electricity usage by 10%
Energy shocks are deeply uncomfortable, but they force structural changes
How a mocked painter emerged as a creator of masterpieces: ‘No one is laughing any more’
Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Ambition, at the Orangerie in Paris, makes plain the artist’s achievements
‘Now we see what’s happening’: Leïla Slimani sets fire to the Nineties in final act of trilogy
French-Moroccan writer on success, dual identity and nuance in a black-and-white age
What will €385,000 buy in Montenegro, Italy, Bulgaria, France and Co Cork?
One price, home and away: from an 18th-century lodge on the shoreline in Bantry to a stone house overlooking the Bay of Kotor
When the crisis is caused by oil dependence, the solution isn’t cheaper oil
The tactics used by protesters show that our vulnerability is the fossil fuel system itself
Why are prices so low in Spain when Ireland has the most expensive electricity in Europe?
Wholesale energy prices in Spain are among the cheapest in Europe but are surging elsewhere
Having a baby: can you and your employer afford it?
Ireland offers more generous time off than most countries, but low level of financial support means many parents cannot afford to take it
Eiffel Tower inscriptions to honour hidden women scientists
French mathematician Sophie Germain had to submit her work under a man’s name to gain recognition
Talks on ending Iran war could resume ‘over the next two days’, says Trump
US naval blockade on Iranian ports continues as Israel and Lebanon hold separate peace negotiations in Washington
Orbán’s defeat a blow to nationalist parties in advance of key European votes
Momentum of hard right falters before elections in France, Italy, Slovakia and Serbia
Can the gangly teenager Paul Seixas save French cycling?
While Tadej Pogacar chases more cycling history in Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, Seixas is fast making a name for himself
Nato split over US access to European bases
Deepening rift within Nato fuels fears Trump could use Iran war as pretext to scale back US commitment to Europe’s defence
Lara Marlowe: A far-right victory in France would be a win for Putin and Trump
The RN’s challenge for the next year is to bring on board the bulk of the right, the traditional right as well as their hard core far-right supporters
Two modern French wines with lower alcohol and keen prices
Wines for the Weekend: This white is made from colombard and ugni blanc, while the red is a blend of three Languedoc grapes
The Stranger review: eerily beautiful, psychologically acute Camus adaptation
François Ozon’s project, though touched with adjacent misery, represents a desirable sort of existence
What will €225,000 buy in Norway, Spain, France, Germany and Co Louth?
One price, home and away: from a Norwegian chalet in the mountains to a cottage in Tallanstown
European leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire as a ‘step back from the brink’
Joint statement welcomes truce and urges ‘quick progress towards a substantive negotiated settlement’
Revolut to open Paris office amid Europe expansion
Fintech to base western European HQ in French capital
Nasri’s nosh could come at a cost as French tax officials eye a bite
Nasri being grilled; an irate Raymond Domenech; Apocalypse now; ticket price madness; and more
French jury upholds 14-year rape sentence for Irish former rugby player Denis Coulson
Irishman and two former team-mates fail to have convictions overturned for raping 20-year-old student in Bordeaux in 2017
Only Ireland has resorted to hijacking a protected community day of rest for exams
The same would be unthinkable in France and elsewhere in Europe
Le backlash: Emily in Paris effect divides French capital
From selfie‑taking fans in berets to angry residents, the city is grappling with the fallout from the hit Netflix series
French jury asked to uphold 14-year rape sentence for Irish former rugby player Denis Coulson
Court hears final arguments in appeal by Irishman and former team-mates of rape convictions
Struggling French vineyards turn excess wine into ethanol
Deja vu for vineyards as EU intervenes again to help distil excess stocks into ethanol to prevent ‘collapse in prices’
National lampoon: Felix Larkin on how cartoonists have skewered politicians for centuries
Napoleon Bonaparte was particular target of early satirical cartoonists
Donald Trump denounces European states restricting US access to airspace due to Iran war
‘No evidence’ that US aircraft flying to conflict are refuelling at Shannon Airport, says Taoiseach
‘Go get your own oil’, Trump tells European allies as war against Iran continues
Iranian Revolutionary Guards pledge to target US companies in region; Israel to demolish homes in Lebanon
Céline Dion reveals return to stage with 10 concerts in Paris
Concerts will be Céline Dion’s first full-length shows in almost six years after stiff person syndrome diagnosis
Fiction in translation: City Like Water; Women Without Men; X is Where I Am; You Are the Fuhrer’s Unrequited Love
A nightmarish cityscape that is identifiably Hong Kong; a classic of oppression in Iran; a celebration of queer lives; and a stark exploration of Albert Speer
How does irrigating vineyards work and will global warming affect this?
How to Drink Better: Traditionally, most French vineyards didn’t need to be irrigated but this might not last forever
John Wilson’s guide to great Côtes du Rhône wines
This is one of our favourite regions but it’ll help a lot if you recognise which bottles to buy and which to leave on the shelf
Lionel Jospin obituary: Political tactician who was one of founders of French socialism
‘Prototypical French leftist’ served as prime minister from 1997 to 2002 and stood twice for the presidency
Ireland’s small steps on defence are an Irish solution to an Irish problem
As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy
What will €695,000 buy in France, Italy, South Africa, Croatia and Galway?
One price, home and away: from a 17th-century apartment in Siena to a restored farmhouse near Athenry
‘No plans’ for French-style egg-freezing service for women considering later pregnancies
State-funded scheme only available for medical reasons, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
European leaders rebuked by voters
Election results from Denmark to Italy showed high levels of discontent with incumbents, and the effects of the Iran war could fuel desire for change
Lionel Jospin: France mourns man who once unified its divided left
Socialist Party grandee remembered as intellectual and moral force by allies and foes alike
Lionel Jospin, architect of 35-hour work week, dies aged 88
Former French prime minister re-established credibility for country’s Socialist Party after bribery and fraud scandals
Marine Le Pen far-right fails to take key cities: four takeaways from French local elections
National Rally candidates were defeated by left-wing rivals in Marseille and Nimes
French local elections: Socialist to become mayor of Paris as far-right fails in key cities
More than 1,500 cities and towns voted local elections on Sunday, seen as a test of political temperature before presidential election
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