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Suspended sentence for teen hunter who shot hiker dead in France

The accident took place during a wild boar hunt that was not properly signposted

US election: what are the big issues for Americans in France?

Americans in France explain who they will vote for in November

Ryanair to change boarding pass rules: French flights affected

Travellers who 'want the piece of paper are the same demographic that when we first moved over to the internet they wouldn’t move over but were then the first ones to switch to the internet for cheaper airfares' says airline boss Michael O’Leary

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Carte Vitale: Plans for digital version to be integrated with French ID app

Health cards should be available on smartphones across country in early 2025, reports leading French media

Cars submerged, schools closed: severe flooding hits south of France

Intense rain pummelled several areas overnight bringing nearly 80mm of rainfall

Explained: What is a motion de censure in French politics?

And what happens if one passes?

Crit’Air 3 vehicles to be allowed limited access to Paris in 2025

The new 12-day rule will affect 422,000 private vehicles and 59,000 commercial vehicles in Greater Paris

Why is French left bringing motion of no confidence against PM Barnier if it cannot pass?

Far-right could vote in favour and topple newly-appointed government, but has said it will not back today's motion

Two dead after small plane crashes into house in west France

The cause of the crash, which destroyed the property, is not yet known

Rain and flood alerts continue in south and east of France, schools closed

Heightened alerts are in place in five departments

Which passport lane for travellers with French residency cards or visas under EES?

We also look at whether the rules will be different for Brexit WA card holders after the new digital border changes start

Var resident leaves €2.5m to his commune - on one condition

The 95-year-old requested that the money is used to build a welcome centre for elders

Electricity prices will reduce for most French households in January

However the government will seek to increase tax on usage

French school elections set for October

Parents to elect representatives focused on child safety, school improvement and equal treatment

Ski resort in the French Alps to close

Funds to complete an ‘all-season’ conversion project have run out

Air France partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink to offer high-speed WiFi

Comprehensive coverage will be free of charge for all passengers

Switzerland to change border with France due to melting glaciers

It comes after the glaciers were found to have lost 4% volume in 2023

Michel Blanc, often described as France’s Woody Allen, dies aged 72

The actor became a household name for his performances in the Les Bronzés films

Pension freeze to affect 14 million people in France: who and why

It is estimated that a six-month delay will save the state more than €4 billion by 2025

Macron impeachment proposal rejected by French parliament

The proposal which accused the president of ‘breaching his responsibilities’ has still been hailed as ‘historic’ by left-wing MPs

France reviews air taxes: what increases are proposed for UK and US flights?

Airlines say rises would have to be passed on to passengers, especially on long-haul flights

President Macron’s approval rating at record low in new French poll

Former PMs Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal and then far-right politicians Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen were highest scoring politicians

Travellers left stranded as surprise strike closes ports and airports in Corsica

Flights and ferry services were brought to a halt - disruptions are continuing

When, where, how: 2024-2025 flu vaccinations in France

The new campaign begins on October 15. Here are the details and how to get a jab

Saturday sun and Sunday showers: French weekend weather outlook October 5 - 6

Sunny skies and average temperatures are expected, although Sunday sees a risk of rain for many

Map: The spread of Asian hornets in France

The invasive pests are present in every region of the country

France scrutinises electricity suppliers over pricing

New regulations coming into force from January 2025 aim to ensure transparency and fairness amid market volatility

31-year treasure hunt for €150,000 golden owl in France is resolved

Second-longest treasure hunt in world ends after statue unearthed in France

PHOTO: Driver crosses camel on a road in the west of France

The animal had escaped from a nearby travelling circus and taken a stroll

Dried sausages recalled across France over salmonella fears

Contaminated products were sold in several major French supermarket chains including Super U and Carrefour

Proposed tax rises on well-off in France: who is deemed wealthy?

The PM is considering several options to raise the billions needed to address the country’s deficit

New telephone law aims to reduce bank fraud in France

The new measures are intended to make official numbers ‘tamper proof’

Le Pen trial update: far-right leader denounces ‘preconceived ideas’

The head of the Rassemblement National denies charges relating to the misuse of European parliamentary funds. She says the case was wrongly seeing everything as ‘suspect’

New EU border controls: Will changes really start in November?

Eurostar ‘still awaiting a formal update’ on launch of EES biometric checks

Alert over wild mushrooms in France: 400 cases of intoxication since July

Pickers advised to avoid relying on smartphone apps to identify mushroom types due to risk of error

Vulture attacks and injures woman in her garden in France

It is believed to be the first attack of its kind in the country

Walker's find leads to discovery of 79 dinosaur footprints in south France

Marc Lemonnier stumbled upon a far more exciting find when he was foraging for mushrooms

New Transavia flights at Bordeaux airport after Ryanair withdrawal

The low-cost airline is opening more international and domestic routes although none include the UK

British tourist found after 20 hours lost in woods in France

The search was suspended overnight

Eurostar and air travel will soon be available with a single ticket

Travellers will be able to book a train and flight with one reservation

SNCF will increase number of seats on TGV Atlantique trains

The company will use double-decker carriages to add capacity

Night flight ban: Prefect proposes Toulouse airport changes

The proposed changes come after a study into the impact of noise pollution

Mass car recalls in France: which brands and models are impacted and why?

Peugeot, Opel, Fiat among brands that have been impacted

Rising cost of French top-up insurance targeted by Senate report

Mutuelles have far outpaced inflation, leaving over-65s particularly exposed

France strike update: 170,000 join pension and salary protest, says union, 95,000 say police

The strike took place on the same day as the new prime minister’s policy address to parliament

Change to outgoing emergency numbers in France

Emergency services are issuing a warning that it is not a scam

Is it better for partners to have a joint bank account in France?

There are rules to consider about who owns the funds and what happens if the couple separates

Christmas holiday train tickets go on sale in France

Travellers are urged to book their seats as soon as possible for lower prices

Immigration and taxes dominate Prime Minister Barnier’s policy speech

Mr Barnier also announced a rise to the minimum wage. We look at the key points

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this October?

Beginning of autumn sees wide array of hearty vegetables make their way back onto plates

Expert casts doubt on claims bites from French 'violin' spider killed two

'No deaths from a spider bite' have ever been recorded in France

Which Cora supermarkets in France are rebranding to Carrefour?

The changeover will be gradual and in three stages, with no job losses expected

How do driving points work in France, how often given and what about foreign licences?

100 times as many drivers face having licences suspended compared to 30 years ago

Which taxes could be raised, or introduced, in new French PM's budget to combat debt?

‘The situation is extremely serious, more severe than I was led to believe,’ says new PM Michel Barnier

Criminal inquiry after farmer killed during wild boar hunt in France

Hunters were called to reenact the positions they were at the time the fatal shot was fired

How to reserve a free session with a psychologist in France

People with a range of ‘light to moderate’ issues can benefit from 12 consultations without first seeing their GP

October 1 strikes in France… latest on trains and schools

Protest coincides with a major policy address by the prime minister

Listen: Stag bellowing season underway in French forests

Every year, nature-lovers gather to listen out for the sound and even compete to imitate it best

21 Casino supermarkets to close across France

Almost 1,000 people will lose their jobs in the latest round of upheaval to hit the brand

France’s interior minister ‘regrets’ that immigration referendum is not possible

Bruno Retailleau’s comments to French media were described as ‘divisive’ by both opponents and allies of President Macron

Gendarmes seize mushrooms: how many are you allowed to pick in France?

Those seized had been gathered in a regional park in the south-east

Marine Le Pen’s trial for misuse of EU funds starts in Paris

The far-right politician faces up to ten years in prison if found guilty

Drug use in France surges to record high

A recent study shows significant rise in consumption across the nation, with cocaine use most notably on the up

Paris tramway cuts service for six months in vital upgrade

The service on a 6.6km stretch of the T1 line will be replaced by a bus

Two million over-60s live on less than €1,216 a month in France

Those who live alone are the most affected, says new study

Car driving in the wrong direction causes 52km jam in south-west France

The driver was stopped by police, no injuries have been reported

SNCF expects ‘slight’ disruptions due to protests on October 1

Some local and national routes will be impacted but service should be ‘almost as normal’

Weather in France September 30 - October 4: Autumnal weather and gales

Overcast and mild with showers in some areas before the return of clear skies and northerly winds

Interview: Sailor Sam Goodchild prepares for Vendee Globe round-world solo race

It is like the Everest of offshore sailing says the Briton based in France

Half of women in France not aware of breast cancer risk factors

A new study ahead of awareness month Pink October revealed ‘concerning results’ says an anti-cancer group

Make frequent fliers pay more not less, French association says

Plane tickets should increase in price the more passengers travel, to shift the ‘climate penalty’ to those who ‘can afford it’, a new report states

Strikes, French property tax deadlines: Key dates in October

The month sees several administrative changes - as well as a celebration of French architecture

French authorities reject birth certificate as it does not say 'UK' on it

Family were looking to obtain a DCEM, essential for some under-18s travelling to the EU

Surge in parking fines as French towns use radar checking cars

In Paris, the number of fines issued has risen by as much as 75%

Hundreds protest against closure of Bordeaux airport runway

Residents say the closure will see many more planes fly directly over their homes

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31-year treasure hunt for €150,000 golden owl in France is resolved

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Dried sausages recalled across France over salmonella fears

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New telephone law aims to reduce bank fraud in France

Le Pen trial update: far-right leader denounces ‘preconceived ideas’

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Alert over wild mushrooms in France: 400 cases of intoxication since July

Vulture attacks and injures woman in her garden in France

Walker's find leads to discovery of 79 dinosaur footprints in south France

New Transavia flights at Bordeaux airport after Ryanair withdrawal

British tourist found after 20 hours lost in woods in France

Eurostar and air travel will soon be available with a single ticket

SNCF will increase number of seats on TGV Atlantique trains

Night flight ban: Prefect proposes Toulouse airport changes

Mass car recalls in France: which brands and models are impacted and why?

Rising cost of French top-up insurance targeted by Senate report

France strike update: 170,000 join pension and salary protest, says union, 95,000 say police

Change to outgoing emergency numbers in France

Is it better for partners to have a joint bank account in France?

Christmas holiday train tickets go on sale in France

Immigration and taxes dominate Prime Minister Barnier’s policy speech

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this October?

Expert casts doubt on claims bites from French 'violin' spider killed two

Which Cora supermarkets in France are rebranding to Carrefour?

How do driving points work in France, how often given and what about foreign licences?

Which taxes could be raised, or introduced, in new French PM's budget to combat debt?

Criminal inquiry after farmer killed during wild boar hunt in France

How to reserve a free session with a psychologist in France

October 1 strikes in France… latest on trains and schools

Listen: Stag bellowing season underway in French forests

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France’s interior minister ‘regrets’ that immigration referendum is not possible

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Marine Le Pen’s trial for misuse of EU funds starts in Paris

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