France's foreign minister has arrived in Greenland to express his nation's "solidarity" with the Danish autonomous territory, the ministry said, after Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the United States to take over the island.
Modern technology means that many jobs can be done from anywhere in the world with only a laptop and a decent wifi connection - but what are the rules if you are working remotely in France for a company back in your home country?
Sadiq Khan has warned that new biometric passport checks on Eurostar services could cause travel 'chaos' and urged the British government not to 'wash its hands' of post-Brexit red tape.
An orange weather alert has been issued to the Côtes-d'Armor, Finistère and Morbihan departments, with winds of up to 120km/h set to batter the northwestern coast of France.
Whether it be new 'nightsleepers' or eastward expansions, a whole host of new intra-European train routes and schedules are set to be launched in 2024. Here are the details thanks to The Man in Seat 61.
November 1st marks Toussaint - a bank holiday in France during which many people visit cemeteries to pay their respects to the dead. Fresh polling by IFOP has provided insight into French attitudes towards death and the afterlife.
The US looks finally set to push ahead with its promise to cut the fee for renouncing American citizenship from $2,350 down to $450, writes Helen Burggraf.
France launched a new Covid vaccination campaign on Monday. Everyone is eligible for a booster dose, although it is specifically recommended for high-risk groups. Here's how to get your shot.
The baguette is an enduring feature of life in France, where some 320 baguettes are consumed every single second. New rules mean they might taste slightly different in future but at least they will be healthier.
France is a nation of great variety with culture, geography and identities shifting drastically from region to region. Read our guide to the names used to describe people coming from the different regions of Metropolitan France.
As motorists are hit with rising petrol and diesel prices, it's important to know which providers are selling the cheapest fuel albeit much depends on where you might be driving.
The Tour de France begins on Saturday, with riders facing a Spanish start and a climb up the highest volcano in France before the traditional race finish in Paris.
From expected nudity in Nordic saunas to topless sunbathing on the French Riviera, attitudes and laws around nakedness differ across Europe. The Local's correspondents give you the low-down on where you can let it all hang out.
Learning French can be a long process and it also brings you into a world of bewildering acronyms - here's what these language levels means in terms of your everyday French conversation, with quizzes so you can test your level.
Violent demonstrations broke out across France on Thursday night in response to the government's pension decision, and protests have continued into Friday morning - meanwhile opposition politicians are preparing for votes of no-confidence in the government.
