France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children
2026-07-22
French lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, making it the firstContinue Reading
France’s parliament passes assisted dying law
2026-07-16
France’s parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The law would allow anContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup 2026: France coach Didier Deschamps hits out at referee after semi-final loss
2026-07-15
France head coach Didier Deschamps was far from pleased with some of the refereeing decisions during his team’s loss toContinue Reading
France reports first case of Ebola
2026-06-24
A doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, the country’s first case of theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan-origin Athithiya Anantharajah appointed Deputy Mayor in France
2026-03-30
Athithiya Anantharajah, a 25‑year‑old of Sri Lankan origin, has been appointed Maire Adjoint (Deputy Mayor) of Pontault‑Combault, a municipalityContinue Reading
Canada, France warn Israel against occupying Southern Lebanon
2026-03-25
Canada has said that it “strongly condemns” Israel’s plans to occupy southern Lebanon and warned that Lebanese sovereignty and territorialContinue Reading
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
2026-01-27
France’s Lower House passed a Bill banning social media for those under 15, a move championed by President EmmanuelContinue Reading
Mano urges France to address discrimination against Malaiyaha Sri Lankans
2026-01-20
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan met French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Rémi Lambert at his residence, accompaniedContinue Reading
Two French cable ships to be built in Sri Lanka
2025-11-07
The Embassy of France in Colombo says two French cable ships are to be built in Sri Lanka for theContinue Reading
Six more countries to formally recognise Palestinian statehood
2025-09-23
The leaders of six countries, including France, have moved to recognise Palestinian statehood at a high-level summit ahead of theContinue Reading
French President says France will recognise Palestine as a state
2025-07-25
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starvingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & France sign bilateral agreement on debt restructuring
2025-06-17
The signing of the bilateral agreement between Sri Lanka and France regarding the external debt restructuring process took place yesterday,Continue Reading
France mulls social media ban for under-15s after fatal school stabbing
2025-06-13
French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after theContinue Reading
France reiterates support for India as permanent member of UN Security Council
2025-04-03
Emmanuel Bonne, who is the diplomatic advisor to French President Macron, praised the excellent cooperation with India at the UnitedContinue Reading
France’s Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement, barred from office
2025-03-31
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office with immediate effect on Monday after aContinue Reading
Three new Ambassadors present credentials to President
2025-03-24
Three overseas diplomats appointed to Sri Lankan presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat inContinue Reading
PM Modi to attend AI Action Summit in France on February 10-11: French President Macron
2025-01-13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in France from February 10 to 11,Continue Reading
French official visits Sri Lanka to inaugurate Regional Centre for Maritime Studies
2024-12-14
Secretary General of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Anne-Marie DESCÔTES undertook an official visit to Sri LankaContinue Reading