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Communes across France start fight against tiger mosquitoes with resident help
It comes as the mosquitoes continue to proliferate and spread disease
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High demand for relaunch of Ryanair’s London - France route
Many UK residents own second homes in region
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Visa delivery policy review ordered by French PM
'France welcomed more than half a million additional immigrants in 2024 - an unprecedented level', said François Bayrou
French OAP homes cost more than pensions
Pensioners in France need to dip into their nesteggs to pay for retirement homes (Ehpads) – a study showed average costs are 36% higher than pensions.

Caisse Nationale de Solidarité pour l’Autonomie said Ehpad fees averaged €1,977 against a pension of €1,461, although some state benefits help with much of the cost.
Ehpad tariffs vary across the country.
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