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SOCIAL

France extends Covid tests for travellers from China
TRAVEL NEWS

France extends Covid tests for travellers from China

From US tech to French fashion: the MBA unlocking global opportunities
PARTNER CONTENT

From US tech to French fashion: the MBA unlocking global opportunities

What changes in France in February 2023?
WHAT CHANGES IN FRANCE

What changes in France in February 2023?

From the carnival of lemons and pancake day to rising bills for homes and drivers and - of course - strikes, here is what is on the agenda for February 2023 in France.

Frenchman extradited to US on hacking charges pleads not guilty
CRIME

Frenchman extradited to US on hacking charges pleads not guilty

Nine of our favourite French words and expressions of the day
FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY

Nine of our favourite French words and expressions of the day

TALKING FRANCE

PODCAST: France’s ‘alarming’ sexism problem, property taxes and what next for pension strikes

PODCAST: France’s ‘alarming’ sexism problem, property taxes and what next for pension strikes
Inside France: Blood sausages, union divisions and ‘the French’
INSIDE FRANCE

Inside France: Blood sausages, union divisions and ‘the French’

Rugby tickets, coffee and stickers – French presidential candidates chastised over expenses claims
POLITICS

Rugby tickets, coffee and stickers – French presidential candidates chastised over expenses claims

‘Drunks, drug-dealers and pickpockets’ – French police crackdown at Paris Gare du Nord
PARIS

‘Drunks, drug-dealers and pickpockets’ – French police crackdown at Paris Gare du Nord

Five signs you know you’re crushing it living abroad
PARTNER CONTENT

Five signs you know you’re crushing it living abroad

France to probe microplastic pellet pollution on Atlantic beaches
ENVIRONMENT

France to probe microplastic pellet pollution on Atlantic beaches

Five things to know about renting out your French property
PROPERTY

Five things to know about renting out your French property

France launches ski safety campaign after rising number of accidents
TRAVEL NEWS

France launches ski safety campaign after rising number of accidents

French Expression of the Day: Robin des bois
FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY

French Expression of the Day: Robin des bois

Plans to create ‘car-share only’ lanes on French motorways
DRIVING

Plans to create ‘car-share only’ lanes on French motorways

French rugby boss quits after corruption conviction
SPORT

French rugby boss quits after corruption conviction

Calculator: How rich are the French?
MONEY

Calculator: How rich are the French?

Bio, artisan and red label: What do French food and drink labels really mean?
FOOD & DRINK

Bio, artisan and red label: What do French food and drink labels really mean?

French pension strikes: What to expect on January 31st
STRIKES

French pension strikes: What to expect on January 31st

The final day of January marks the second - and almost certainly not the last - day of mass strike action in the ongoing battle between the French government and unions over pension reform. From planes and trains to school, ski lifts and power cuts - here's what to expect on Tuesday.

La Belle Vie: The secret to the French love of strikes, comics and sexy accents
LA BELLE VIE

La Belle Vie: The secret to the French love of strikes, comics and sexy accents

New French property tax declaration – your questions answered
SECOND HOMES

New French property tax declaration – your questions answered

READER QUESTION

Reader question: How many public holidays does France have?

Reader question: How many public holidays does France have?
Calendar: The latest French pension strike dates to remember
STRIKES

Calendar: The latest French pension strike dates to remember

Bande dessinée: Why do the French love comic books so much?
CULTURE

Bande dessinée: Why do the French love comic books so much?

‘Be ready to wait’: Your tips for getting a French visa post-Brexit
VISAS

‘Be ready to wait’: Your tips for getting a French visa post-Brexit

US star Pharrell Williams singer talks internet safety with French President
POLITICS

US star Pharrell Williams singer talks internet safety with French President

How to stop worrying and learn to love French strikes
STRIKES

How to stop worrying and learn to love French strikes

France brings in new tax declaration for property-owners
PROPERTY

France brings in new tax declaration for property-owners

Water limits, apps and leaks: How France plans to deal with future droughts
ENVIRONMENT

Water limits, apps and leaks: How France plans to deal with future droughts

How to get tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS

How to get tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

6 European cities less than seven hours from France by train
TRAVEL NEWS

6 European cities less than seven hours from France by train

French unions threaten to cut off electricity in dispute over pension reform
STRIKES

French unions threaten to cut off electricity in dispute over pension reform

As unions prepare for a second day of strike action against planned pension reform, members of the hardline CGT union have threatened to cut off the electricity supply.

On the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week
WHAT CHANGES IN FRANCE

On the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week

France, Germany firm up ties as European ‘driving force’
UKRAINE

France, Germany firm up ties as European ‘driving force’

STRIKES

Man loses testicle in France pension protest crackdown: lawyer

Man loses testicle in France pension protest crackdown: lawyer
Ask the experts: What foreigners living in France need to know about French pensions
PENSION

Ask the experts: What foreigners living in France need to know about French pensions

Checklist: 10 things to do before moving to France
MOVING TO FRANCE

Checklist: 10 things to do before moving to France

10 apps to make your life easier during a French strike
STRIKES

10 apps to make your life easier during a French strike

Everything you need to know about having a second home in France
SECOND HOMES

Everything you need to know about having a second home in France

Property taxes: How much will it cost to extend your French home?
PROPERTY

Property taxes: How much will it cost to extend your French home?

Revealed: The ‘hidden’ extra costs when buying property in France
PROPERTY

Revealed: The ‘hidden’ extra costs when buying property in France

What is a Livret A and should foreigners living in France open one?
BANKING

What is a Livret A and should foreigners living in France open one?

French vocab and prices: Your guide to visiting the dentist in France
HEALTH

French vocab and prices: Your guide to visiting the dentist in France

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