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Iranian authorities have announced that two French embassy employees are barred from returning to Tehran following a diplomatic dispute. The decision comes after the diplomats were reportedly assaulted in July, with Iran confirming the ban on their return.
The French embassy in Brazzaville has faced backlash over a video it produced in June regarding visas, which many social media users condemned as racist before it was deleted.
A bomb threat targeting the French embassy in Athens led to the evacuation of the building and the closure of Akadimias Street, though the threat was later determined to be a hoax.
Two French embassy employees, who were victims of aggression in Tehran, have returned to France, with the French Foreign Minister condemning Iran's actions as an attempt to deter Paris from supporting opposition.
The Farnese Palace in Rome, which houses the French Embassy, has completed the restoration of the 300 unique lion head sculptures adorning its cornice, bringing Michelangelo's work back to life.
L'Oreal Hellas held its annual event at the French Embassy, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and human-centric beauty through three pillars and a film.
The French Embassy has provided support to survivors of SARV (Sexual and Gender-Based Violence) in an unspecified region.
Ghanaian media personality Kobby Kyei has been invited by the French Embassy in Ghana to attend and cover the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Indian Consulate Generals in Houston and Seattle, along with the French Embassy in India, have extended greetings for the Baisakhi festival.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the French Embassy in Ghana have partnered to explore how Artificial Intelligence can be utilized for Africa's most pressing development challenges.
French Embassy enlists Felix, Jun Ji-hyun to mark 140 years of ties with Korea with celebrations Korea JoongAng Daily
Daniela Elstner, managing director of Unifrance, was honored with the Legion of Honor medal at the French Embassy in Berlin during the ongoing film festival.
France has welcomed Mali's pardon of Yann Vézilier, an intelligence agent stationed at the French embassy in Bamako, who was arrested a year ago on charges of spying and undermining state security and serving a 20-year jail term.
A bomb scare at the French Embassy in Athens concluded after authorities found no suspicious object following a phone call threat. The area around Academias Street was secured during the investigation.
France has expressed concern for its nationals in Iran after two French embassy staff members were violently detained and 'manhandled' in Tehran.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reported that Iranian security personnel harassed and detained two French embassy staff members in Tehran for several hours, with one agent being physically assaulted.
After months of confusion, the French Embassy in Norway has clarified that Norwegian snus is permitted for import into France, providing relief for nicotine users.
The French Embassy in Norway has stated that it remains unclear whether it is legal to bring Norwegian snus into France, advising that any such import is done at one's own risk.
L’Oréal Hellas held its annual event at the French Embassy in Athens, celebrating 56 years of beauty, innovation, sustainability, and social impact in Greece.
Madagascar has declared an agent from the French embassy in Antananarivo persona non grata, accusing them of destabilizing acts incompatible with their diplomatic status, amidst Madagascar's closer ties with Russia.
The French Embassy in Tallinn requested Estonian ministers to broaden the name of the planned Patarei museum to include victims of Nazism, aiming to reflect the site's complete history.
A physical education teacher has been arrested following a report from the French Embassy, stemming from a complaint by the director of 'Les Pédagogues'.
Marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France, the French Embassy in Seoul unveiled a wide range of cultural exchanges between the two countries, starting with…
The French Embassy in Bangkok has warned citizens about intensified drug controls in Thailand since June, following the detention of at least 11 French nationals for cannabis possession at the airport.
The National Youth Authority (NYA) of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the Embassy of France to expand opportunities for youth empowerment, skills development, and entrepreneurship.
Slovakia has quietly joined countries militarily supporting Ukraine, despite repeated denials from government officials, a fact confirmed by the French embassy.
Dozens of Cameroonian students protested outside the French Embassy in Yaoundé against new financial requirements for those admitted to private institutions in France, ahead of the autumn academic intake.
The French Embassy in Iceland hosted a ceremony to honor the memory of numerous French seafarers who have perished off the coast of Iceland, held at the French plot in Hólavallagarður cemetery in Reykjavík.
The French Embassy in Kuwait has hosted an event to celebrate and recognize the achievements of prominent Kuwaiti women leaders.
The French Embassy in Nigeria organized the fourth edition of its 'French Up Your Career' initiative at the University of Abuja, promoting the role of the French language for students and education stakeholders.
Estonia wants the name of the future Patarei Prison museum to specifically focus on communist crimes. This follows a letter from the French Embassy requesting the name reflect the suffering of victims from all totalitarian regimes.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have condemned 'acts of rioting and assaults' that occurred at the UAE embassy in Damascus, with a UAE official emphasizing that attacks on embassies violate international law.
After over three years of detention and a conviction for espionage, French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been released and assigned to the French embassy in Tehran, with a travel ban from leaving the country.
A team from the French Embassy in Serbia, led by Ambassador Florence Ferrari, visited the N1 television newsroom, with the ambassador stressing the importance of protecting press freedom and media pluralism.