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Corsica
French island in the Mediterranean
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Pope Francis makes first-ever papal visit to Corsica
Pope Francis is visiting the French island of Corsica two days before his 88th birthday.
France calls for calm after Corsican nationalist dies
Yvan Colonna, an iconic figure of the Corsican separatist movement, has died in jail after an attack by a fellow inmate.
Coronavirus digest: Germany announces new travel warnings
The warnings were applied to several regions within France, as well as Geneva, Prague and parts of Croatia.
Adventure Tradition: Morra
Fleet fingers are needed to play Morra, thought to be among the world's oldest games.
Two ships collide in Mediterranean
The collision between the Tunisian and Cypriot ships spilled a trail of pollution stretching 4 kilometers.
Inside Europe 08.02.2018
On today's program: Germany’s Angela Merkel reaches a deal with her coalition partners - The Austrian student fraternity scandal surrounding an anti-Semitic songbook - France’s president rejects nationalist demands on Corsica - Could Brexit kill off one of Britain's lesser-spoken languages? – Serbian-Kosovar reconciliation – And a special focus on the Berlin Wall.
Spotlight on Europe - 09 February 2018
Germany’s biggest parties reach a coalition deal after months of wrangling+++Nazi songbook causes a stir in Austria
Inside Europe: Corsica and its quest for more autonomy
As a standoff continues between Madrid and Catalonia’s pro-independence lawmakers, nationalists on the French island of Corsica did not appear to fare much better this week in their push for greater autonomy. During a two-day visit to Corsica, French President Emmanuel Macron rejected most of their key demands, raising questions about whether they will harden their line. Lisa Bryant reports.
Macron rejects key Corsica autonomy demands
Macron however offered to add a special mention of Corsica in the French constitution.
Macron arrives in Corsica
The French president's visit comes amid growing nationalist calls for greater autonomy.
Corsica: Nationalist march draws thousands
Ahead of a visit by President Emmanuel Macron, thousands of Corsican nationalists have taken to the streets.
Corsican nationalists celebrate election victory
Nationalists on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica have made gains in regional elections.
Regional independence - will it crumble the EU?
Do regional moves for independence hail the beginning of the end for the EU?
European independence movements
Independence movements are not unique to Spain and can be found in several regions in Western Europe.
'Scotland must be able to choose better future'
Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon says it's "highly likely" that Scotland will secede from the UK in the near future.
Rethinking French wine
Volatile weather is forcing changes that could reshape the very nature of France's fabled vineyards - and even affect the flavor of the wine itself. On the island of Corsica, winemakers are already adapting.
Taste of climate-changed French wine
Climate change is forcing change on France's fabled vineyards - and even affecting the wine's flavor.
'Burkini riot' trial in Corsica ends
A trial in Corsica over a beach brawl reportedly to have erupted over Muslim women's modest swimwear has concluded.
Corsica court upholds burkini ban
A court in Corsia has upheld a ban on burkinis. The judge said the ruling was justified on public order grounds.
Corsica parents 'block' mothers with headscarves
Two Muslim mothers wearing headscarves have been prevented by two other parents from entering a nursery in Corsica.
Nationalists push to keep Corsican alive
On the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, language has become a political lightening rod.
Pressure on Corsica Muslims
French Corsica urges Paris to close 'radical' Muslim prayer halls.
The island of Corsica
The island has a special charm of its own.
Fire at Muslim prayer hall in Corsica
Prosecutors say the fire at the prayer hall in the capital, Ajaccio, was probably a criminal act.
Hundreds protest in Corsica despite ban
The police have detained two people over a string of violent rallies in the French island of Corsica.
Protesters attack Corsica Muslim prayer hall
Demonstrators ransacked the building and set fire to copies of the Koran, hours after hooded youths clashed with police.
Finding voice
Lisa Bryant reports from Corsica on the return of Polyphonic music, particularly among women.
Le Tour: Stage Two
The second stage of the 100th Tour de France has begun. Germany's Marcel Kittel won Saturday's first race.
I Muvrini
For 35 years, the group has infused traditional Corsican song with contemporary pop elements.
Missing twins
Authorities across three countries search for missing twin girls abducted in Switzerland.
Violent undercurrent
With its high murder rate, the beautiful island of Corsica has an ugly aspect to confront.
Mass-landing
France is investigating the landing of 124 illegal immigrants on the island of Corsica.
Migrants land on Corsica for the first time
French authorities are searching for traffickers who dumped a group of 124 people on Corsica. This was the first known large-scale landing of migrants on the island.
European wildfires
Firefighters in Italy, France, Spain and other nations ringing the Mediterranean battle wildfires.
Wildfires rage across the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle blazes, which are being fuelled by record-high temperatures and summer winds. On Sardinia, between 15,000 and 25,000 hectares have already gone up in smoke.
Europol Terrorism Report
The European police agency Europol seeks a broader mandate and warns of growing terrorism in the EU.
Corsican Nationalists Target Immigrants
Corsican nationalists who have bombed buildings in their war to win independence from France have turned their focus to the island's immigrant community.
Corsica Says "Non" to Greater Autonomy
The voters of Corsica rejected a French offer of limited autonomy by a narrow margin in referendum on Sunday, after the capture of the troubled island's most wanted separatist.
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