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Badminton Championships of France

Finals for the Badminton Championships of France. Montauban, France. The mens championships was won by Brice Leverdez. 5th February 2012

by Clovis Gauzy in France on 05/02/2012

Business

Provocative cinema poster objections - Paris

A provocative cinema poster with French film star, Jean du Jardin has been changed after objections were received from feminists groups, citing...

by Tom Craig in France on 04/02/2012

Environment

'Autolib' creates an electric car sharing experience for Parisians

Autolib' is an electric car sharing scheme which was inaugurated in Paris, France, in December 2011. The scheme intends to deploy 3,000 electric...

by Tom Craig in France on 30/01/2012

05/02/2012 - Badminton Championships of France - France - Finals for the Badminton Championships...
04/02/2012 - Provocative cinema poster objections - Paris - France - A provocative cinema poster with French...
30/01/2012 - 'Autolib' creates an electric car sharing experience for Parisians - France - Autolib' is an electric car...
29/01/2012 - Ready Cash wins 91st Prix d'Amerique Marionnaud trotting race - France - Ready Cash was confirmed winner of the...
28/01/2012 - Patricia Kaas honored by France's Minister for Culture - Cannes - France - French singer Patricia Kaas poses with...
28/01/2012 - Simple Plan arrive at the NRJ Music Awards - France - Simple Plan arrived for the NRJ Music...
28/01/2012 - Anggun on the red carpet of NRJ Music Awards - France - Indonesian-born French singer and...
28/01/2012 - SkyBlu of LMFAO on NRJ Music Awards in Cannes - France - Singer SkyBlu of LMFAO poses as he...
28/01/2012 - Shakira on the red carpet at the NRJ Music Awards - Cannes - France - Colombian singer Shakira is protected...
28/01/2012 - Guetta couple on the red carpet of NRJ Music Awards - Cannes - France - Famous French DJ David Guetta and his...

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Badminton Championships of France

Sports

Badminton Championships of France

Finals for the Badminton Championships of France. Montauban, France. The mens championships was won by Brice Leverdez. 5th February 2012
by Clovis Gauzy, on 5th of February 2012
Provocative cinema poster objections - Paris

Business

Provocative cinema poster objections - Paris

A provocative cinema poster with French film star, Jean du Jardin has been changed after objections were received from feminists groups, citing degrading images of women being exposed i...
by Tom Craig, on 4th of February 2012
Simple Plan arrive at the NRJ Music Awards

Arts & Entertainment

Simple Plan arrive at the NRJ Music Awards

Simple Plan arrived for the NRJ Music Awards that takes place every year in mid-January and which were created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television networ...
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Shakira honored with award at MIDEM

Arts & Entertainment

Shakira honored with award at MIDEM

Shakira poses with French Culture Minister, Frederic Mitterrand after being honored at Hotel Majestic with with the medal of knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. Cannes, France. 28t...
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Shakira on the red carpet at the NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

Shakira on the red carpet at the NRJ Music Awards - Can...

Colombian singer Shakira is protected under an umbrella as she poses on the red carpet prior to attend the annual NRJ Music Awards ceremony in the French Riviera. France. 28th January 2...
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Selah Sue poses during a photocall as part of the MIDEM in Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

Selah Sue poses during a photocall as part of the MIDEM...

Selah Sue poses during a photocall as part of the MIDEM in Cannes. Sue is a Belgian musician and songwriter. France. 29th January 2012
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Photocall with Patricia Kaas during MIDEM - Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

Photocall with Patricia Kaas during MIDEM - Cannes

French singer Patricia Kaas poses under the rain during a photocall as part of MIDEM (Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale), the world's largest music indus...
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Patricia Kaas honored by France's Minister for Culture - Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

Patricia Kaas honored by France's Minister for Culture ...

French singer Patricia Kaas poses with France's Minister for Culture and Communications Frederic Mitterrand after being awarded with the medal of Officer of the Order of Arts and L...
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Patricia Kaas at NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

Patricia Kaas at NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

Patricia Kaas poses as she arrives at NRJ Music Awards 2012 at Palais des Festivals in France. 28th January 2012
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
SkyBlu of LMFAO on NRJ Music Awards in Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

SkyBlu of LMFAO on NRJ Music Awards in Cannes

Singer SkyBlu of LMFAO poses as he arrives to attend the annual NRJ Music Awards ceremony in the French Riviera. France. 29th January 2012.
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Justin Bieber on the red carpet of the NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

Justin Bieber on the red carpet of the NRJ Music Awards...

Justin Bieber poses as he arrives at NRJ Music Awards 2012 at Palais des Festivals in the French Riviera. France. 28th January 2012
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Guetta couple on the red carpet of NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

Guetta couple on the red carpet of NRJ Music Awards - C...

Famous French DJ David Guetta and his wife pose as they arrive to attend the annual NRJ Music Awards ceremony on in the French Riviera. France. 28th January 2012
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Anggun photocall during MIDEM - Cannes

Arts & Entertainment

Anggun photocall during MIDEM - Cannes

Indonesian-born French singer and songwriter Anggun Cipta Sasmi poses during a photocall as part of the MIDEM, the world's largest music industry trade fair. France. 29th January 2...
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
Anggun on the red carpet of NRJ Music Awards

Arts & Entertainment

Anggun on the red carpet of NRJ Music Awards

Indonesian-born French singer and songwriter Anggun Cipta Sasmi poses as she arrives to attend the annual NRJ Music Awards ceremony in the French Riviera. La Cannet, France. 28th Januar...
by Tanguy HUGUES, on 28th of January 2012
'Autolib' creates an electric car sharing experience for Parisians

Environment

'Autolib' creates an electric car sharing experience fo...

Autolib' is an electric car sharing scheme which was inaugurated in Paris, France, in December 2011. The scheme intends to deploy 3,000 electric Bolloré Blue Cars for public use by...
by Tom Craig, on 30th of January 2012
Ready Cash wins 91st Prix d'Amerique Marionnaud trotting race

Sports

Ready Cash wins 91st Prix d'Amerique Marionnaud trotti...

Ready Cash was confirmed winner of the 91st Prix d'Amerique Marionnaud trotting race with French driver Franck Nivard at the Vincennes racetrack near Paris. France. 29th January 2...
by edouard escougnou, on 29th of January 2012
Protest against the proposed ACTA Internet Laws

Politics

Protest against the proposed ACTA Internet Laws

Demonstrators gather to protest against ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement), a bill that would threaten freedom of the Internet. Paris, France. 28th January 2012
by Tom Craig, on 28th of January 2012
VIP guests at Haute Couture SS 2012 in Paris

Arts & Entertainment

VIP guests at Haute Couture SS 2012 in Paris

After the 3rd day of haute couture ends in Paris, many VIPs were seen. Haute couture refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. France. 24th January 2012
by Giuseppe Piazzolla, on 25th of January 2012
Spring/Summer Haute Couture opens in Paris

Arts & Entertainment

Spring/Summer Haute Couture opens in Paris

A variety of famous people could be seen at the opening of the haute couture Spring/Summer season fashion week. France. 23rd January 2012
by Giuseppe Piazzolla, on 23rd of January 2012
French senate to vote on Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey - Paris

Politics

French senate to vote on Armenian genocide in Ottoman T...

The French senate will vote on controversial legislation that would criminalize any public denial, of what the bill calls, the Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey last century. France. ...
by arnaud prudhomme, on 23rd of January 2012

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There has been a 36hour

Submitted by Nikola Ivanovski on Tue, 20/10/2009 - 11:35.

There has been a 36hour railway workers strike that started yesterday. Protests against SNCF making changes to their freight operations. If someone has some nice photos depicting the effect of the strike, would be nice to see it on Demotix.

Employees of Nortel's French

Submitted by Wais B on Wed, 15/07/2009 - 11:12.
  • Employees of Nortel's French facility in Chateaufort have placed around 10 gas bottle within the facility and are now threatening to blow it up
    • New Fabris also placed gas bottles within the company's facility. Yesterday.

There is unrest in Lyon after

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Fri, 10/07/2009 - 11:36.

There is unrest in Lyon after a youth reported to have died in police custody. Reports and images would be of interest

obviously the news of the day

Submitted by Nikola Ivanovski on Fri, 26/06/2009 - 10:36.

obviously the news of the day is MJ death. very likely that people in every country will be commemorating this in all sorts of ways. be on the lookout for something interesting, unique, original etc. a fresh approach to the topic. think of what the media will cover and look for something different. I know it sounds corny and broad and general but it is the news of the day and there will be demand for such photos. if any questions, nico@demotix.com

Friday 24 April 2009 - Sunday

Submitted by Nikola Ivanovski on Wed, 22/04/2009 - 15:53.

Friday 24 April 2009 - Sunday 26 April 2009
The Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival
Le Grand Rex, Paris, France
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Celebrates all things Verne and includes screenings of current and classic movies.
www.julesverneaventures.com
Simeliere Vincent, Jules Verne Aventures
+33 1 5624 3030 fax +33 1 5634 3020
vsimeliere@jva.fr

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