French Parliament Approves Law to Ease Return of Colonial-Era Art TEC News / AFP May 8, 2026 New legislation simplifies restitution, allowing the return of artefacts from 1815–1972 without individual votes.
50 Years of Family Reunification: Time To Take Stock Hélène de Lauzun April 30, 2026 Although the scheme affects fewer and fewer people, it remains extremely unpopular in France.
The Pope, ‘Chrislam,’ and the Selective Courage Toward Power Gaetano Masciullo April 22, 2026 When peace among nations becomes the ultimate end of religion, religions are reduced to geopolitical instruments.
French Lawmakers Approve Bill to Simplify Return of Colonial-Era Art TEC News / AFP April 14, 2026 France still holds tens of thousands of colonial-era artefacts, prompting a new measure focusing on items acquired between 1815 and 1972.
Pope Leo Begins 11-Day Visit to Four African States TEC News / AFP April 10, 2026 The pontiff’s trip to Africa marks his third official engagement outside Italy since taking office in May 2025.
Pope Leo To Visit Algeria Amidst Increasing Christian Persecution Uzay Bulut April 6, 2026 Over the past three years, state pressure on Christians in Algeria has intensified to levels unseen in decades, Open Doors said.
Algeria Plans Return Program for Its Nationals Living Abroad Illegally TEC News January 14, 2026 Individuals who have committed violent crimes—or have been involved in drug or arms trafficking—will be excluded from the proposed Algerian scheme.
Balearic Islands Overrun by New Migrant Route From Algeria Rebeka Kis November 14, 2025 Arrivals have jumped 66% this year, with smugglers exploiting weaker controls in Algeria and triggering a crisis that Madrid is struggling to contain.
Memories From the Bataclan Hélène de Lauzun November 13, 2025 It was indeed a war—the worst kind, a cowardly and indiscriminate war, without the honour of the uniform.
Algeria Grants ‘Medical’ Pardon to Jailed Writer TEC News / AFP November 12, 2025 A French-Algerian author imprisoned for controversial remarks on territorial history will be transferred to Germany for treatment of his prostate cancer.
