France to end free Covid tests for all in October
The French prime minister has confirmed that Covid tests will no longer be free for all residents of France from the middle of October.
Five factors that will shape your life in Europe in the 2020s
From the pandemic to political shocks, we've come to expect the unexpected. But what are the big trends that will shape your quality of life and your career in Europe this decade? We take a look with some help from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
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EXPLAINED: How does France’s Covid traffic light system for travel work?
France uses traffic light classification for Covid-19 travel restrictions. Here's how it works depending on whether countries are classed green, orange or red.
International careers: top tips for improving your communication skills
Ever found pursuing an international career creates certain challenges when it comes to communication – or, should we say, miscommunication? Two experts at the University of Cambridge guide you through how to become a better communicator and avoid the pitfalls of international workplaces.
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Can second-home owners in France get a carte de séjour?
The French government has announced a new online process for regular visitors in France to get a carte de séjour - here's who is eligible for this and how to apply.
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Reader question: Do I still have to self-isolate in France even if I am fully vaccinated?
Being fully vaccinated gives you various benefits - apart from the obvious one of protection from developing the most serious forms of Covid - but do you still need to follow the rules on self-isolation in France?
Where Brits in France can get help with post-Brexit residency card applications
As the deadline for Brits in France to have applied for residency fast approaches, there are groups out there who can help anyone struggling with the process.
OPINION: 24 years after I first reported on wolves in France, they are at my door in Normandy
As a newly-arrived reporter in France in the 1990s, John Lichfield wrote about the presence of wolves in the French Alps. Twenty four years later, they have arrived in his home region of Normandy.
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French banks toughen up rules on mortgage lending
Getting a mortgage in France is about to become more difficult, as limits on who is eligible and how long they can borrow for are set to become legally enforceable from January 1st, 2022.
Covid-19 classroom closures falling across France
Nearly a month into France's new school year and the number of classes closed due to Covid-19 cases is falling rapidly.
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From ‘natel’ to ‘ça joue’: The Swiss French words which help you sound like a local
From “schmolitz” to “panosse”, some words and phrases common in the French-speaking part of Switzerland are different from their equivalents used in France. Here is the vernacular you should master if you live in Suisse Romandie.
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Reader question: I’ve only had one vaccine dose in France after Covid recovery so what are my travel options?
In France the vaccination policy is that if you have previously had Covid and recovered, you only need a single dose of the vaccine - but not all countries accept this as 'fully vaccinated', leading to problems travelling.
