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EU looks to increase Etias travel authorisation fee from €7 to €20
Second-home owners and other visitors from the UK and US will need this from autumn 2026
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What dangerous snakes are in France and what to do if you spot one
Anyone killing a snake risks a fine and potentially a prison sentence
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Ryanair says flights over France must be protected from air traffic controller strikes
Strikes at start of the month cost airlines over €100 million as budget airline claims workers ‘wanted time off’
Nice ‘small’ extension has 5m litre fuel storage
Green groups have lodged legal protests against plans for a “small building extension” at Nice Airport, saying it really means an extra terminal, a five million-litre kerosene store and a large car park.

The airport wants to increase passenger numbers by 50% from 14.5million to 21million.
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