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Pope Francis presided over a ceremony that was characterized from start to finish by the coronavirus epidemic, elevating 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy and immediately warning them not to exploit their positions for corrupt, personal gain. Due to COVID-19 travel limitations, two new "princes" of the church from Brunei and the Philippines were unable to travel to Rome, but they were projected on enormous screens at home in the very deserted St. Peter's Basilica. Both novice and experienced

Travelers hoping to tour Paris on a budget may find their hopes crushed by the harsh realities of the real economy as the 2024 Olympics approach. During the 2024 games, which are held from July 26 to August 11, lodging costs have increased. A January 2024 study from the Paris Tourist Office states that the average overnight tariff during the Olympic Games in Paris and the surrounding area is 522 euros (about $570 at the time of writing). That is more than three times

This is happening while the Senate considers a draft bill that would expand testing in order to combat prejudice, especially in the workplace. France Inter radio on Tuesday said that a research conducted by SOS Racisme found that "61 percent of temporary employment agencies tested adopted problematic behavior." Three years ago, the French anti-racism group conducted an initial test that found nearly one out of every two temporary job agencies was not following the law. Strengthening Anti-Discrimination laws Professionals in temporary work pledged at the time

The official medals for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024 are designed and unveiled by French jeweler Chaumet, part of LVMH. The news was made after Mathieu Lehanneur's official torch for the games was unveiled. It is fashioned like a steel bat and mimics the Seine River's undulating water. This time, Chaumet creates the medal designs using a jewelry-making technique. For the first time in Olympic and Paralympic Games medal history, each medal is fashioned from genuine iron from the Eiffel

The masses below were disappointed when the Eiffel Tower, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, closed due to a strike by employees who were unhappy with the financial management of the landmark located in Paris. The strike occurs as Paris gets ready to host the Summer Olympics in 2024, which are scheduled to start on July 26 and include medals for the victors made of metal from the tower. A massive screen advertising the strike was in front of visitors

It is said that Albanians, both from Kosovo and Albania, are among the world's most ardent supporters of Europe. Nonetheless, a growing number of Albanians are criticizing EU authorities for delaying their EU entry and for not handling the Albanian-Serb issue in Kosovo equitably.  To gain a better understanding of the long-term dynamics behind the Albanian-EU integration process, it is helpful to reflect on the interactions between Albania and Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in light of the Berlin Process

A Paris court has convicted four young adults in France guilty of "public insult of racist nature and incitement to commit a crime" for posting anti-Asian tweets that blamed Chinese people for the coronavirus outbreak. According to the Paris prosecutor's office, the four students, who are between the ages of 19 and 24, were ordered to reimburse the plaintiffs' legal bills as well as almost €1,000 in damages and interest. Prosecutor's office noted that a fifth person in the case was found not guilty.

Even though comprehending racism and marginalization in France requires an understanding of French colonialism and the following movement of individuals from former colonies to France, French republicanism does not acknowledge disparities among its inhabitants, including race and ethnicity.  Some historians of France acknowledge that, in contrast to its national ethos, France has imposed racial and ethnic boundaries in the process of building its national identity.  Even though the former French colonies of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco started to emigrate to France in the early 1900s, the

The contrasting histories and legacies of colonialism, not one more severe than the other that each culture evokes in its national ethos or narrative account for the variations in racial and racist practices between France and the United States. As a "nation of immigrants," the United States also depends on a narrative of progressive racial progress; that is, despite a lengthy history of legalized racial discrimination and slavery, this history is rarely used to explain the dynamics of racism and racial inequality that exist

Racism is a multifaceted problem. It involves a number of variables, thus combating it requires using numerous approaches. It must combat intolerance using cultural and social tools in addition to legal ones that forbid and penalize hate speech and other forms of racism. It is imperative that the people be taught to appreciate ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity via education and knowledge.  Sociologist Michel Wieviorka, who coined the term "neo-racism," links the discussion of this concept to the multiculturalism controversy. "Though their members were eager