Eleanor Beardsley appears in the following:
Champagne Makers Bubble Over A Bumper Crop Caused By European Drought
Thursday, September 13, 2018
A record heat wave ruined crops across Europe this summer, but not all crops. Champagne growers are ecstatic over a bumper crop of grapes this year. Vintage 2018 is expected to be one of the best.
Françoise Hardy Remains France's National Treasure
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Françoise Hardy is an immediately recognizable face who also possesses a poetic way with words — launching her to European super-stardom in the 1960s. At age 74, Hardy released her 28th album.
High And Dry: Swiss Army Airlifts Water To Cows In Drought-Stricken Mountains
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Water scarcity and heat are threatening two of Switzerland's main agricultural products: milk and cheese. But the shortage affects far more than cows — Swiss glaciers also feed Europe's major rivers.
Paris Tries To Control Rampant Public Urination With Sidewalk Urinals
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
French authorities say they're using this solution to try to supplement existing toilets in heavily congested areas where there are urine issues.
When Paris Empties Out In August, Some Are Happy To Stay
Friday, August 31, 2018
Deserted streets, empty Metro stations, shuttered shops — Paris in August can feel very quiet. But some Parisians prefer this. And truth be told, not all of Paris is dead in August.
Off The Coast Of Normandy, Britain And France Are At War Over Scallops
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
The crews of French and British fishing boats are clashing over the right to harvest scallops from the English Channel.
French Butchers Ask For Protection After Threats From Militant Vegans
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Butchers are an integral part of French life, and are known for carefully sourcing their meat. But now some are being targeted by extreme vegans who use vandalism to draw attention to their cause.
What France's World Cup Run Means For The Country's Minority Population
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
France has advanced to the World Cup Finals. This diverse team, with many immigrants, represents the country in the context of tension over immigration in France and across Europe.
Women Stage Their Own Tour De France On Same Route, With Tougher Conditions
Thursday, July 05, 2018
For the fourth year in a row, women are riding the Tour de France — the same route but one day ahead of the men, with all the traffic and inconveniences.
How A High Schooler Helped Reunite Twins 74 Years After Their World War II Deaths
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
The Pieper twins were killed in the 1944 D-Day Normandy invasion. Last month, they were laid to rest together in a military cemetery in France — thanks to a Nebraska teen's school history project.
In The Shadow Of A Terrorist Attack, Rapper Is Targeted By France's Right Wing
Friday, June 29, 2018
French Muslim rapper Médine is set to perform at the Bataclan, the Paris venue attacked by Islamist terrorists in 2015. Some politicians condemn it, but some survivors say censorship isn't the answer.
To Avoid EU Tariffs, Harley-Davidson Will Move Some Work Overseas
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
The EU tariffs follow President Trump's recent 25 percent tariffs on metals. Europe accounts for about 17 percent of Harley-Davidson's sales — France and Germany are its biggest markets.
France's World Cup Team Brings Positive Attention To Suburban Fans
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Eight of France's World Cup teams come from the suburbs of big cities — nonwhite areas known for poverty. France won in 1998 with a multiethnic team, bringing hope, but not much has changed since.
A Story Of Twins Reunited After Death
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Twin brothers killed in Europe during World War II were separated in death. One was buried above Omaha Beach and the other in an cemetery in Belgium. Their remains will soon rest together in Normandy.
France's 'Spiderman' Revs Up Debate Over Illegal Immigration
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
An immigrant who saved a child was awarded French citizenship. The case has inflamed the debate over immigration, and how to handle the large numbers of migrants who continue to come to France.
In France, The Protests Of May 1968 Reverberate Today — And Still Divide The French
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Students are again occupying universities and workers are protesting an overhaul of the state railway. "The struggle is still the same," says a labor leader. But the protests are on a smaller scale.
How Brexit Could Affect The Free Movement Of Goods Between U.K. And France
Friday, May 25, 2018
There has been much talk about how Ireland's border with the U.K. will work after Brexit, but more than 250 billion Euros of goods cross the English Channel between France and the U.K. every year, and French officials say Brexit could be a disaster for Europe's most important trading corridor.
China Is A Fast-Growing Presence In The World Of Cinema
Sunday, May 20, 2018
China has more movie screens than the U.S. and is expected to exceed all of North America in box-office revenues and audiences by 2020. Its influence was evident at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes Film Festival Opens Amid #MeToo Movement
Thursday, May 10, 2018
The Cannes film festival began this week on the French Riviera. It's the 71st edition this year. But some things are entirely new, like a phone hotline for victims of sexual harassment.
Alarm Grows In France Over Anti-Semitic Violence
Thursday, May 03, 2018
As France engages in soul-searching about recent violence, many have blamed anti-Semitism on French Muslims. But others argue the reality is more complex.