Tag: Bordeaux

French city adds info plaques to slave trader street names

BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — As statues of slave traders and colonial figures tumble worldwide in a wave of anger against racism, Bordeaux wants to inform the public with a different tactic. Streets named after slave traders in the southwestern French city, known for its red wine but also one with a colonial past, are getting additional information plaques put up but will not be renamed, a local official said. Protesters against police brutality and racism […]

French security drills prepare forces for potential Euro2016 attacks

BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) – France carried out a security drill at a “fan zone” area in the city of Bordeaux on Monday (April 4) to ensure security and emergency rescue forces are prepared in the event of an attack during the upcoming Euro2016 championship. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve and Health Minister Marisol Touraine attended the exercises. Bordeaux will host five matches at the tournament, four in the group stages and a quarter-final. Security has become […]