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The Le Pen Trial: It Is Time for France To Reflect

The European Conservative · April 1, 2025

‘The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.’ The conviction of Marine Le Pen for the misuse of European Parliament funds is reminiscent of the statement by the Roman writer Tacitus. The more complex the rules, the easier it becomes to...

Chinese missile lands 'close' to French Polynesia in Pacific

TRT World ·

"It sends a signal to the US and its allies... that China has the military ability to react in the event of any escalation of tensions between the United States and China," said Benjamin Ho, assistant professor at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School...

French Polynesia’s Marquesas islands join UNESCO’s World Heritage list

RNZ · July 28, 2024

A tiki spirit stone carving on Hiva Oa, Puamau Valley, Marquesas islands. Photo: Unesco French Polynesia's Marquesas islands are now part of UNESCO's World Heritage list. The UN endorsement came as a result of the meeting of UNESCO's World...

‘I bought my own island’: Meet the Aussie builder who created a paradise island resort

realestate.com.au · March 28, 2025

The idea of owning your own tropical island is the stuff of daydreams and storybook fantasises. A chance to escape the daily grind and to create your own private sanctuary, a haven of peace and tranquility, far away from the hustle and bustle of...

This New Hotel on Bora Bora Has the Largest Collection of Overwater Bungalows on the Island and a Private Beach

Travel + Leisure ·

The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa Most of the resort's bungalows are overwater, providing ample privacy, direct access to Bora Bora's famous lagoon, and, in some cases, individual plunge pools. There are six restaurants to choose from, one of...

Pacific leaders push back against Trump’s immigration crackdown

Papua New Guinea Post Courier · February 10, 2025

WELLINGTON: Pacific leaders fear that President Donald Trump’s (pictured) plans to expel hundreds of undocumented Pasifika migrants from the United States may lead to an increase in the number of deportees with criminal records arriving in the...

How PONANT and Paul Gauguin Cruises Merge Excellence in Expedition and Exploration Travel

Travel Market Report - New York ·

The room was buzzing at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver last Tuesday, where 70 top travel advisors gathered with PONANT and Paul Gauguin Cruises to celebrate and lean into the growing demand for expedition travel. So, what was the buzz all...

Whangārei seals twin-city agreement with Ra'iātea in French Polynesia

RNZ · December 24, 2024

Taputapuatea Marae, on the south coast of Raʻiātea, was for many centuries the most important religious site in eastern Polynesia, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo: AFP A Northland council has sealed a twin-city agreement with one of...

Air France shares details of summer schedule

Travel Press · March 31, 2025

Airlines By TravelPress Staff March 31, 2025 During the summer 2025 schedule (April – October), Air France will operate up to 900 flights per day to nearly 190 destinations worldwide. The summer of 2025 will mark the continued expansion of Air...

Rare Creature Declared Extinct Returns to Wild as Critically Endangered Species After Massive Conservation Effort

People - New York ·

The Partula tohiveana snail has been reclassified as critically endangered after previously being declared extinct The snail's comeback is credited to a decades-long conservation program led by the Zoological Society of London The rare species was...

French Polynesia: Elevated pertussis activity reported in multiple areas, especially Tahiti, in early November

Crisis24 ·

Pensioners and political activists affiliated with the SDP and BUZ political parties plan to protest in central Rijeka from 12:00 Nov. 9. The demonstration will be held at 128th Brigade Square. The purpose of the rally is to demand improved...

The migratory mysteries of Cook Islands’ Green turtles

Cook Island News · March 29, 2025

Green turtles are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as “threatened” due to a global population decline. The Nature Conservancy/25032822 Turtle tourism has become a popular year-round activity in...

Pacific Islands News Association at 50

The Fiji Times · October 28, 2024

Part 2 A perspective on the history and future of the Pacific Islands News Association from incoming President Kalafi Moala. The Pacific Islands Media Freedom (PIMF) Index 2023, published by the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF), referred to challenges...

Nuclear survivors in the Pacific demand global support for weapons ban

Environmental Health News · March 24, 2025

Pacific Island nations are urging the world to remember the lasting damage of nuclear testing as momentum builds for broader ratification of the United Nations treaty banning nuclear weapons. Jon Letman reports for The Guardian. In short: Between...

Sustainability in hospitality: a profitable imperative

Hospitality News Magazine · July 8, 2025

Sustainability in hospitality is no longer optional; it is a core strategy for long-term profitability. Hotels implementing sustainable practices are not only reducing environmental risks but also improving operational efficiency. This article...

President Trump should base a new anti-terrorism team for the Pacific in American Samoa

Breaking Defense · February 7, 2025

Members of the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific, 2nd Company, 2nd Platoon, pictured in 2012. (U.S. Navy/James Norman) In the Pacific, the Trump Administration has inherited a set of US embassies and consulates that is different from the...

International conference on "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" held in Baku -

APA ·

An international conference titled "Colonialism: Erasing Religious and National Identity" has been held under the organization of the Baku Initiative Group, APA reports. The event was attended by the leaders and representatives of independence...

Pacific tourism sectors develop strategies for sustainable and resilient tourism

Matangi Tonga Online · October 30, 2024

Tourism, climate, and conservation practitioners gathered in Nadi, Fiji, this week to share experiences and develop practices aimed at building climate resilience in the sustainable and regenerative tourism sector - emerging concepts that can have...

French Polynesia: Paris 2024 Olympic Games to prompt heightened security and disruptions in and around Teahupo’o Wave July 28-Aug. 6

Crisis24 ·

The US National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, July 26. The warning is in effect until at least 22:15 MDT and includes Albuquerque, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, and Paradise Hills....

Exhibition held at international conference "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity" in Baku -PHOTO

APA · March 29, 2025

An exhibition is being held at the international conference titled "Colonialism: Erasure of Religious and National Identity," organized by the Baku Initiative Group, APA reports. The exhibition showcases photographs depicting various aspects of...