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 On Sunday (28th), two demonstrators from environmental organizations in France vandalized the famous 16th century painting, "Mona Lisa," at the Louvre Museum in the capital city of Paris. They poured soup over the painting, covering the glass protection. Museum staff quickly brought out a black screen to cover the painting and evacuated the area. It took over an hour to clean up and reopen the painting. The police later arrested the two protesters. The website of the environmental organization "Food Reaction" states that the French government has violated its commitments to climate change by requesting to provide its citizens with healthier food and better income for farmers, similar to the state-run healthcare system. In response, many angry farmers in France have recently blocked roads in order to demand better prices for their agricultural products and a reduction in competition from cheap imported produce.

 On Friday (26th), France released a set of stamps featuring the Year of the Dragon, adding a festive atmosphere to the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. The Chinese Ambassador to France, Lu Sha Ye, and the General Manager of European and International Affairs at La Poste, Fabrice Verwel, attended the inaugural ceremony of the Year of the Dragon stamps in Paris. On the day of release, a set of two stamps for the Year of the Dragon was issued with face values of 1.29 euros (approximately 11 Hong Kong dollars) and 1.96 euros (approximately 17 Hong Kong dollars). Along with the stamps, two miniature sheets were also released, each containing 5 stamps. The stamps feature the Chinese characters for "Year of the Dragon", while the miniature sheets have the characters for "Chinese New Year" printed on them. The total print run for the stamps is 330,000; in addition, a commemorative miniature sheet was also released on the same day, containi...

 This summer, the city of Paris in France will host the Olympics. However, the non-governmental organization Doctors Without Borders has recently issued a warning, stating that the situation of homeless people in France has significantly worsened. Two men have died in Paris at the beginning of this month as a result, prompting the government to take urgent measures. A 50-year-old homeless man passed away at the hospital on the 2nd of this month, while a 60-year-old man who had been living on the streets for 10 years died on Republic Square in Paris on the 9th of this month. According to Doctors Without Borders, leaving people homeless is a political choice. The organization is particularly concerned about the recently passed immigration laws in the country, which includes restrictions on foreign nationals receiving social welfare, and may result in more people living on the streets. On Tuesday (16th), the newly appointed French Prime Minister Atal responded in parliament that the n...

 The member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, recently sent a congratulatory message to Jean-Yves Le Drian, who has been appointed as the French Minister of Foreign Affairs. According to Wang Yi, both China and France are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and independent great powers. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of both countries, the political mutual trust between China and France has continuously strengthened, and cooperation in various fields has deepened. This not only benefits the people of both countries, but also makes positive contributions to the peace, stability, and development of the world. According to Wang Yi, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. The two countries are at a new historical starting point and are faced with new opportunities for development. Yi expresses his will...

 On Saturday afternoon (13th), authorities in Paris, France began an investigation after a female body was discovered in a hotel room with suspicious causes of death. According to court documents, the deceased was born in Brazil in 1980 and had been staying at a hotel in Paris for several days. Last Saturday, their body was discovered by a cleaning lady on the bed in their room with the door partially open. Investigation also revealed a bloodstained towel and a handwritten note in Portuguese that appeared to be a farewell letter. The deceased and a man checked into the hotel on the 5th of this month. The latter discovered the body at 6:30 am last Saturday, a few hours after it had been left. Two other female guests in other hotel rooms related to the man also left on that same morning. The structure of the text has been altered to eliminate any instances of plagiarism while maintaining the same context and meaning. The markdown formatting has also been preserved.

France is currently experiencing a cold wave, with temperatures hovering around minus 1 degree Celsius in recent days. As of Thursday (11th), five provinces still issued orange frost and snow warnings. However, French authorities say they have enough power to survive this cold winter. The Impact of the Cold Wave on France French electricity operating company RTE told the media that the cold wave will reach its peak this week. Unless the temperature drops significantly than forecast and there is not enough strong wind to blow the wind turbines, France will be able to maintain a balance between power supply and demand and will not need to import or export power to neighboring countries. In early winter last year, French natural gas supplies were reduced due to the war in Ukraine, and many nuclear power plants needed to be shut down for maintenance. France has been hit by a cold wave since last weekend, and the authorities have recently closed two main roads leading to the capital due to ...

 Image Source: FreeImages Introduction In a recent display of frustration, Paris police took to the streets on an open-top double-decker bus to demand that authorities accelerate negotiations on improving labor conditions and wages for the upcoming Summer Olympics. As representatives of the police union voiced their concerns, it became apparent that the force was growing increasingly apprehensive about the lack of progress in these negotiations, particularly with the games just six months away. Criticizing the poor working conditions expected during the Olympics, the union called for a government-issued bonus of 1,500 euros for all police officers. In response, they announced a strike set to take place later this month, as a means of expressing their dissatisfaction with the situation. The Pressure on French Police during the Olympics The Olympic Games are slated to commence at the end of July this year, and with the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks, the security measures put in...