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New map shows where ticks are prevalent in France
People spending time outdoors are advised to ‘be prepared’ against the disease-carrying parasites
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Chance to win a €1m Picasso with a €100 ticket in Paris raffle
Tickets are now on sale ahead of the draw later this month
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British snowboarder found dead in French Alps after cliff fall
43-year old man fell 100 metres while snowboarding off-piste
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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