Explainer: When and by whom can you be cold-called in France? We also look at what you should do if persistent calls continue
Callers often cannot reach key public services in France Calls go unanswered with people without a high level of French and older residents particularly disadvantaged
France’s anti-nuisance calls service Bloctel breaks down The service has been ‘offline’ all weekend as it changes operator. Have you noticed more nuisance cold-calls as a result? Plus, we offer tips to deal with unwanted sales calls
news French associations launch petition to ban cold calls Consumer associations in France have launched a petition calling for a ban on cold marketing calls - with more than 80,000 signatures collected in less than 24 hours.
Pompiers told to bill for call-outs Firefighters' anger over plans to make them charge hundreds of euro for certain 'non-urgent' calls