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France’s €3 book delivery fee challenged in EU court by Amazon
Online retailer said measure is protectionist and ‘in breach of EU laws’
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Allergies: How to know pollen levels in your commune of France
Interactive online maps can track and predict how pollen is changing in the air
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Law to revamp public transport behaviour and penalties adopted in France
The bill is controversial for some, with critics saying it will invade people’s privacy and liberty
Smartphone no more
Initiative to conserve the French language in everyday speech
Language officials advise the word ‘smartphone’ is replaced in French by mobile multifonction.
It follows earlier advice to use ordiphone or terminal de poche (which did not catch on).Téléviseur connecté is recommended for ‘smart TV’.