-
How much money is generated by fixed speed cameras in France – and where does it go?
Private radar vehicles also operate thoughout France
-
April 25 is Independent Bookshop Day in France
Almost 700 retailers are participating and will offer visitors a free book created especially for the occasion
-
Mobile clinic eases dermatology ‘desert’ in France
As well as offering consultations, the vehicle also allows doctors to perform procedures such as biopsies and cryotherapy
Fewer babies but men living longer
The number of babies born in France fell for the third year last year, down 17,000 to 767,000 but the population rose 0.3% to 67.2 million to be the second largest in the EU, behind Germany.
Life expectancy for men rose 0.2% to 79.5 years but stayed at 85.3 for women while 19.6% of the population is now over 65.
