News: French Polynesia

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The sea-cooled eco-resort that's nearly mosquito-free

Thursday, May 30th 2019, 23:24
related countries: France
related places: Brando

The Brando resort in French Polynesia is close to being carbon neutral and self-sustainable.
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French Polynesia signs first 'floating city' deal

Tuesday, January 17th 2017, 11:01
related countries: France

French Polynesia signs a deal that could pave the way for the world's first floating city.
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Gravel shipment causes French Polynesia radiation fears

Monday, October 31st 2016, 10:59
related countries: France

Pacific island campaigners say materials for road building could contain plutonium.
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Baby sea lion dies after possible 4,000km wrong turn

Tuesday, August 30th 2016, 10:23
related countries: France

A baby sea lion that turned up in French Polynesia, possibly 4,000km (2,500 miles) from home, dies despite a week-long battle to save it.
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Shark sanctuary area in vast jump

Thursday, December 13th 2012, 12:38
related countries: Cook Islands, France

The Cook Islands establishes a 1.9-million-sq-km shark sanctuary, shortly after neighbouring French Polynesia - together creating the world's largest.
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Nuclear claims heard in Polynesia

Tuesday, April 28th 2009, 4:29
related countries: France

A court in French Polynesia hears claims from former workers at Mururoa nuclear test site, who are seeking compensation.
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French Polynesia elects president

Thursday, February 12th 2009, 4:53
related countries: France

French Polynesia's assembly elects Oscar Temaru as the French colony's new president, for the fourth time.
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Polynesia poll win shocks France

Tuesday, February 26th 2008, 12:31
related countries: France

French President Nicolas Sarkozy's party, is to sever links with the newly elected president of French Polynesia.
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French Polynesia gets new leader

Friday, September 14th 2007, 9:05
related countries: France

French Polynesia elects veteran pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru as president.
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