https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A direct rail route between Barcelona and Paris which was set to launch in time for the Summer Olympics has been delayed due to setbacks in France, as has another new sleeper train between Barcelona and Amsterdam. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240416/spains-barcelona-paris-train-link-delayed-until-after-olympics Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:05:14 +0200 spains-barcelona-paris-train-link-delayed-until-after-olympics Tapas bars in Barcelona called 'champanillos' could see off a legal challenge from France's Champagne region if the European Court of Justice follows a legal opinion published on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20210430/tapas-bars-could-put-cork-in-champagne-name-challenge Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:13:44 +0200 tapas-bars-could-put-cork-in-champagne-name-challenge UPDATED: Riot squads from the French Gendarme moved in to clear the highway linking France and Spain at La Jonquera border on Tuesday morning, dragging protesters from their camps and firing tear gas. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191112/french-riot-police-move-in-on-catalan-protesters-at-blockade-on-spainfrance-border Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:47:27 +0100 french-riot-police-move-in-on-catalan-protesters-at-blockade-on-spainfrance-border A 65-year-old French tourist suffered a heart attack and died after being forced to walk 4km to reach the Barcelona airport during protests staged against the jailing of Catalan separatist leaders, it has emerged. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191016/tourist-died-at-airport-blockade-during-barcelona-protests Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:21:28 +0200 tourist-died-at-airport-blockade-during-barcelona-protests Three people were arrested in France on Tuesday for alleged links to a suspect in last year's deadly jihadist attacks in Barcelona and a nearby seaside resort, the Spanish interior ministry said Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180220/france-arrests-three-linked-to-barcelona-attacks Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:35:45 +0100 france-arrests-three-linked-to-barcelona-attacks Neymar's decision to post a photo of himself in thoughtful contemplation sparked a fresh wave of speculation that he is on the verge of sealing a world record €222 million ($256.8 million) move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170722/is-neymar-thinking-of-leaving-barcelona-for-paris-saint-germain Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:43:59 +0200 is-neymar-thinking-of-leaving-barcelona-for-paris-saint-germain France's prime minister has turned heads in his native Spain, after he suggested that Barcelona football club could play in France if Catalonia declares independence. https://www.thelocal.fr/20151028/frances-catalan-pm-angers-catalonia Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:59:18 +0100 frances-catalan-pm-angers-catalonia PSG missed out on top spot in Group F on Wednesday after going down 3-1 to Spanish giants Barcelona. It means the French Champions could face a tough draw in the next round. https://www.thelocal.fr/20141211/psg-downed-by-barcas-magic-trio Thu, 11 Dec 2014 09:30:00 +0100 psg-downed-by-barcas-magic-trio PSG coach Laurent Blanc said his team will play to win against Spanish giants Barcelona when they meet in the Champions League Group F clash in Paris on Tuesday. Blanc's side however will have to do without the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140930/psg-vs-barcelona-blanc-champions-league Tue, 30 Sep 2014 12:39:00 +0200 psg-vs-barcelona-blanc-champions-league UEFA have lifted a partial stadium closure imposed against Paris Saint Germain which would have applied when the French champions host Barcelona in the Champions League this month. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140906/uefa-lifts-psg-sanction-for-barca-game Sat, 06 Sep 2014 12:26:05 +0200 uefa-lifts-psg-sanction-for-barca-game Parisians looking to make a quick trip to Barcelona will soon be able to get there in around six and a half hours - without having to go near an airport. According to Spain’s transport minister, the new high-speed TGV service from to Barcelona will launch on December 15th. https://www.thelocal.fr/20131121/paris-to-barcelona-train-set-for-december-launch Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:15:00 +0100 paris-to-barcelona-train-set-for-december-launch Paris Saint-Germain were knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona on Wednesday night after coming close to pulling off a major upset against the Catalan giants. Coach Ancelotti hailed his players' efforts. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130411/ancelotti-hails-psg-after-barcelona-given-fright Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:08:00 +0200 ancelotti-hails-psg-after-barcelona-given-fright Can Paris Saint-Germain pull off a major upset and beat Barcelona in the Camp Nou on Wednesday night? The odds are stacked against them and not many outside France give them a prayer, but there is reason for hope. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130410/zlatan-silva-and-luck-offer-psg-reasons-for-hope Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:24:00 +0200 zlatan-silva-and-luck-offer-psg-reasons-for-hope Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti said he remains hopeful his side can progress to the Champions League semi-finals after snatching a last gasp 2-2 draw with Barcelona in Paris on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130402/psg-strike-late-to-earn-deserved-draw-with-barca Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:28:00 +0200 psg-strike-late-to-earn-deserved-draw-with-barca A number of Internet sites have been offering tickets for Tuesday's eagerly awaited Champions League quarter-final clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona for more than €1,000. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130402/psg-barca-tickets-on-sale-for-1400 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:08:17 +0200 psg-barca-tickets-on-sale-for-1400 Paris Saint-Germain are confident they can upset the odds at the Parc des Princes here on Tuesday in their Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with red hot favourites Barcelona. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130402/psg-confident-ahead-of-barcelona-clash Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:23:00 +0200 psg-confident-ahead-of-barcelona-clash France's Paris Saint-Germain will play Spanish giants Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after being paired against the Catalan club in Friday's draw. It's arguably the toughest possible draw for PSG, but the omens are good. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130315/psg-to-play-barcelona-in-champions-league Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:08:00 +0100 psg-to-play-barcelona-in-champions-league