Culture · 1 min read
The Tunisian musical duo Jathb combines traditional Sufi chants, electro, and therapeutic music. Active for four years, they aim to preserve and revive the heritage of Sufi texts and music, an ancient Tunisian legacy.
Culture · 3 min read
French students march in Paris to denounce overcrowded classes, teacher shortages, and call for reform or abolition of the Parcoursup platform. Despite fewer school blockades, incidents persist near some high schools.
Culture · 3 min read
France 24 highlights astronaut Sophie Adenot's return to Earth, emphasizing that it is far from romantic. Physical and psychological rehabilitation after a space mission is demanding, involving fatigue, disorientation, medical tests, and psychological support.
Entertainment · 3 min read
On October 12, Apple kicked off Indie Games Week, spotlighting seven indie games on the iOS and iPadOS App Store. Highlights include Sifu, No Man’s Sky (available October 28), Vampire Crawlers, and more.
Culture · 3 min read
The documentary "Naza," directed by Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, denounces crimes committed by the Israeli army against civilians in Gaza. Premiered at Venice Film Festival, it received a Special Jury Prize and 25 minutes of standing ovation. Now released worldwide.
Culture · 1 min read
Historian Pascal Blanchard, with co-authors Sandrine Lemaire and Nicolas Bancel, traces a century of African decolonizations and ongoing memory conflicts in France, focusing on colonial repression in the 1940s, independence around 1960, and current debates before the 2027 presidential election.
Culture · 3 min read
The 10th edition of Erasmus Days will take place from October 12 to 17, 2026. This annual event celebrates the Erasmus+ program in Europe and worldwide, themed 'Learning and Thriving: Talents for Tomorrow'. A press conference launched the edition in Paris, attended by Nelly Fesseau, director of Erasmus+ France Education Formation.
Culture · 2 min read
The high school student movement is slowing down after the government promised to urgently deploy 3,000 substitute teachers. Still, about 150 schools remain closed and another day of protests is scheduled for Tuesday.
Culture · 1 min read
Mayada Boulos, former communications director at Matignon and CEO of Havas Paris, shares her journey from childhood in Cairo to professional success in France in 'De bonne famille'.
Culture · 3 min read
The Ministry of Education urgently deployed 3,000 substitute teachers to address the student protests, yet about 150 high schools remain closed Friday ahead of another planned day of action on Tuesday.
Culture · 3 min read
The Dinard Film Festival highlights Callum Turner's new film while financial difficulties threaten the future of this event dedicated to British and Irish cinema.
Culture · 3 min read
The student mobilization in France continues for the fourth consecutive day with blockades in high schools and universities. The Education and Higher Education ministers meet key student organizations.
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