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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’
University ballot for places continues
Despite complaints from student groups, the ballot system used to set places at in-demand universities has been kept in place after it was published in a low-key announcement.

The Conseil d’Etat is to rule in coming months on whether the ballots are a misuse of power as student groups said 3,500 hopefuls could not get courses they wanted last year.