Paris urges negotiations as the only path forward, warning it is unrealistic to expect Beirut to act against Hezbollah while Israeli strikes continue

Financial Times reports that european governments are seeking guarantees for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as energy flows remain disrupted and Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the key waterway closed

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced France will deliver 60 metric tons of aid, including medical supplies, hygiene kits, and mattresses, to support Lebanese civilians amid ongoing crises

Antonio Costa linked the war with the conflict in Ukraine, saying Russia was the only winner due to rising oil prices.

Following drone attacks on British bases, Cyprus will receive French anti-air and anti-drone systems, with a second frigate expected soon, while Germany is also considering support

The Greek pole-vaulting champion cleared the six-meter mark during an indoor meet in Liévin, France

A new initiative aims to reduce food waste by removing unnecessary expiration dates on long-lasting products, encouraging safer consumption, and promoting sustainability, with proposals set to reach the European Commission this spring

The Hellenic Air Force sent a squadron of Mirage 2000-5 jets and personnel to Mont de Marsan Air Base for the multinational Orion 2026 exercise, conducting missions in simulated modern threats alongside France, Germany, and Qatar

The award recognizes artists whose contributions have permanently shaped French music and culture.

Greek and French defense ministers met aboard the new frigate Kimon in Salamis, reaffirming their strategic partnership, accelerating plans to renew their 2021 defense agreement and deepening cooperation in naval power, defense industry and European security

Greek Defense Minister Dendias meets French counterpart on board the Belharra frigate“Kimon” to discuss expanded naval cooperation, new frigates, and a five-year upgraded defense pact

Berlin will send a small reconnaissance unit to Greenland at Denmark’s request, as European allies boost their military presence amid mounting U.S. pressure and renewed debate over the Arctic island’s security and future

The French president pledged to oppose the agreement as farmers blockaded Paris over fears of cheap imports, adding political pressure ahead of key elections while protests highlight broader anger over costs, regulation and cattle culls

Paris court finds ten guilty of spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender, marking a legal victory for the French first lady in her fight against online harassment

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will attend the naming and flag-raising ceremony of Greece’s first Belharra-class frigate in Lorient, marking a key step in Greek-French defense cooperation

France’s highest court confirmed former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing in his failed 2012 re-election bid, upholding a one-year non-custodial sentence, half of which is suspended, while his lawyers consider appealing to Europe

European powers, backed by the U.S., are preparing a U.N. Security Council resolution to authorize an international force in Gaza as a ceasefire holds

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