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Spanish authorities are systematically stopping cars with certain French number plates

The vehicles are deemed ‘suspicious’

Strikes in France in August 2025 and how you may be impacted

Pharmacists and rail workers continue to strike

Tickets now available for new Nice-UK flight route in 2026

EasyJet will serve eight UK destinations from popular Riviera airport

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Locally transmitted West Nile virus case confirmed in south of France

Disease recorded in the Var. It is the first such case in France in 2025

France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

Warm air from Spain will cover southern areas for a number of days

UK home insurance hassle for Briton living in France

Change of underwriters left woman without insurance for second home in Scotland

Major French union files mass strike notice for autumn

Three-month announcement may trigger wider strike action by several unions

High fees on British assets normal under French law, says notaire

‘We’ve got nothing to reproach ourselves about,’ says professional at heart of fees dispute

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

The low-cost carrier will end flights from late October for the winter season

Eight questions about call for a total France blockade in September

Understanding the mystery movement calling for boycotts and acts of civil disobedience across the country

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

The low-cost carrier says it is stopping flights to Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg in response to France’s recent tax rise on airline flight tickets

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Finistère – residents report loud boom

A second earthquake in a nearby commune followed a few hours later

Call to pull up highly allergenic plant in south of France

Ragweed should ideally be removed before the flowering period in August and September

New powers to issue fines proposed for France's municipal police

Agents may soon be able to issue fines for graffiti, driving without a licence, and taking alcohol into sports stadiums

What are the new plans to end cold calls in France?

Moves to completely end unsolicited commercial calls are taking shape following years of complaints and failed solutions

Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather

The Air France flight ended up landing at Marseille airport

Enedis warns of surge in fake agents and fraudulent home visits

The electricity distribution operator has published advice for identifying genuine technicians

French weekend weather forecast July 25-27: sunshine returns for most areas

A high pressure system moves closer to the country ending the spell of unsettled weather

How France’s 2026 draft budget could affect you – in detail

From frozen pensions to new charges for doctor visits, we break down what has been proposed

Hopes rise for solution to France’s 2021 inheritance law

Controversial legislation is forcing many Britons and Americans to sell

DNA samples taken in Dordogne murder case of Briton Karen Carter

Police hope to eliminate suspects in case of retired teacher found stabbed outside her home

Elaborate ‘fake payment’ SMS scam in France - how to protect yourself

Some victims say scammers arrive at their home

Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue

Streets and cars submerged and residents evacuated

Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths

Many are confused by the new free-flow system

France garden tips: try agapanthus, it is hardier than you think

The evergreen types are ideal for a Mediterranean climate, coming as they do from the western and eastern cape in South Africa

Rural French pharmacies: 'Radical change is needed to stop closures'

Mandatory rural placements could be the answer, says vice-president of governing body the Ordre des Pharmaciens

France resident hit with €1,195 bill for charging car in Spain

The British motorist charged his EV at a Shell Recharge station

EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions

We look at queries about e-gate usage visitors, spouses of French citizens and foreign residents and visa holders

Invasive Japanese beetles detected in eastern France

Residents are being asked to report beetles

Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights

Airline wants to end ‘scourge’ of oversized baggage, which causes disruptions

Photos: where to go star-gazing in south-west France

Natural park one of seven prestigious ‘dark sky’ areas in the country

EES digital border checks: start date officially confirmed

Non-EU nationality visitors to France such as Britons and Americans will need to register in new system

French MPs respond to outcry over re-legalisation of pesticide linked to bee deaths

Law aims to re-authorise pesticide that is only banned in France, but more than 1.5 million sign petition against it

Tick season lasting longer in France: where are they most common and how to prevent them?

Parents are being warned in particular to check their children for ticks as animals spread throughout France

British woman dies after rafting accident in Alps

The 69-year-old fell from raft during guided tour along the Guisane river

French weekly weather forecast July 21–25: summer pauses with rain, storms, and cooler temperatures

Storms are expected from Wednesday onwards particularly in the south

Woman found dead on rocks in Normandy is Brazilian not British as reported, say police

Her body was found in the early hours of July 18 below the cemetery of a church

Storm warnings raised in 21 French departments

Strong winds, hail and intense rainfall forecast across much of the country

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

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

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’

French weekend weather forecast July 19 - 20: Temperatures peak before violent storms

Heightened alerts for heavy rain are in place in Normandy and Brittany

Homes evacuated after forest fires in Brittany and south of France

Over 1,000 firefighters combined to tackle fires, with blazes near Marseille still ongoing

Brittany Ferries announces 2026 schedule: New France-UK route

In addition the popular Poole-Cherbourg route will run year-round

Why some beaches and lakes are being closed in France

Affected sites include some in Landes and Lot-et-Garonne

Europe’s worst airlines ranked: UK carriers among poorest performers

Flag carriers and low-cost airlines both received low scores for customer satisfaction and reliability

Map shows updated forest fire risk areas in France

Strong winds in the south increase danger, prompting authorities to close several areas to public

Interest rate of French Livret A savings account to fall in August

It marks the biggest drop in the rate since 2009

Six hospitalised after botulism outbreak from tinned carrots in France

The cases were all around the same town in the west of the country

Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry faces further delays, 2025 launch unlikely

Scottish port requires upgrade before service can launch

Threats of censure, ‘social war’, ‘too hard on middle-class’: reaction to France’s austerity budget

François Bayrou looks set for an uphill struggle to pass text with €44 billion of savings this autumn but has backing of centrist MPs after ‘brave’ announcement

Graph: How France plans to save €44billion in 2026 budget

Freeze on public spending and change to pensioners’ tax allowance are among measures

€1 train tickets in France: budget travel to beach resorts draws crowds

Hundreds of thousands of cut-price tickets are available on popular summer holiday routes in north and south

France unveils 2026 budget plan: €44 billion cuts and possible holiday reduction

Threat of a vote of no confidence that could oust Prime Minister François Bayrou raised across political spectrum

How many bank holidays does France get vs Europe and US?

See how France compares as MPs debate taking away two of the country’s jours fériés

France 2026 budget: will there be an année blanche and how could it affect you?

Prime minister is searching for €40 billion in savings from the upcoming budget, which could see tax bands frozen

France is one of five EU countries to test age-verification app for sensitive online content

The European Commission seeks to protect children from risks such as grooming, harmful content, addictive behaviours, and cyberbullying

Videos: Relive July 14 fireworks and drone shows that lit up France for Bastille Day

Show in Toulon used drones for impressive display

‘Child-friendly’ stickers for cafés to launch in France

Red stickers will promote spaces that welcome children in face of growing – and controversial – ‘no-kid’ movement

Big drop in telephone fees but rises for food and services: France’s June 2025 inflation stats

Year-on-year inflation picks up to reach 1% in France

Macron pledges billions in extra defence funding for French army

By 2027 the sum given to the military will have doubled from 2017, but the president did not lay out where extra funds will come from

American walker found dead on Tour du Mont Blanc trail

The body of 70-year old hiker was found by mountain rescue team

Photos: violent storms cause widespread flooding in south of France

Up to 200 mm of rain fell in the Pyrénées, hitting drought-stricken communes

French weekly weather forecast July 14–18: warm but no heatwave expected

Temperatures will climb to reach 30-35C for most of the country at the end of the week

Rise in number of drownings in France due to heatwave

More than 100 people have died since June 1, including 19 children

France to change the rules to legitimise illegal speed bumps

Up to 400,000 speed bumps are to be legalised, angering road safety associations

Privacy rights in France highlighted by Pelicot case against Paris Match

The 72-year-old's legal fight against the magazine underscores the clash between privacy rights and public interest in France

15 things you can do at a French pharmacy other than buy aspirin

We look at the services, treatments and advice offered by local pharmacists in France

France puts forward 18 plans to simplify life for disabled people

The measures aim to streamline administrative procedures and reduce delays

French officials order the destruction of a house in Perpignan

The villa was constructed over ten years ago

Driver who killed British jogger tests positive for drugs

Tourist was struck by vehicle as she was out running with her husband

New flight tax rises would put small French airports ‘at risk’

Carcassonne, Poitiers, and Bergerac said to be particularly vulnerable due to reliance on low-cost airlines

How does healthcare work for foreign residents of France when abroad?

We also look at how Americans visiting the US and Britons visiting the UK are covered

How does France mark July 14, and where are the best firework displays in 2025?

Paris, Lyon, Cannes and Strasbourg are among highly-rated displays

The 10 most popular baby names in France in 2024

The report also shows the top names in your region

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Spanish authorities are systematically stopping cars with certain French number plates

Strikes in France in August 2025 and how you may be impacted

Tickets now available for new Nice-UK flight route in 2026

Locally transmitted West Nile virus case confirmed in south of France

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France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

Two French companies to sell fuel at cost price this weekend

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

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UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

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France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

UK home insurance hassle for Briton living in France

Major French union files mass strike notice for autumn

High fees on British assets normal under French law, says notaire

'Bergerac airport faces closure if Ryanair leaves for good', says Dordogne CCI head

Eight questions about call for a total France blockade in September

UK flights hit as Ryanair pulls out of three French airports this winter

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Finistère – residents report loud boom

Call to pull up highly allergenic plant in south of France

New powers to issue fines proposed for France's municipal police

Good news for many Americans in France as US Dollar strengthens vs euro

Cost of stamps and sending parcels going up in France

Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction

What are the new plans to end cold calls in France?

Mandatory militarised civic service for youths in France aged 16-25 starts this autumn

Portuguese man o’ war sightings force French beach closures

French weekly weather forecast July 28 - August 1: unsettled north, high winds in south

We solve 20-year mystery of Normandy house abandoned by Britons

French ‘flying man’ Franky Zapata crashes during Channel-crossing attempt on air scooter

Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather

Enedis warns of surge in fake agents and fraudulent home visits

French weekend weather forecast July 25-27: sunshine returns for most areas

How France’s 2026 draft budget could affect you – in detail

Hopes rise for solution to France’s 2021 inheritance law

DNA samples taken in Dordogne murder case of Briton Karen Carter

Elaborate ‘fake payment’ SMS scam in France - how to protect yourself

Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue

Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths

France garden tips: try agapanthus, it is hardier than you think

Rural French pharmacies: 'Radical change is needed to stop closures'

France resident hit with €1,195 bill for charging car in Spain

EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions

Invasive Japanese beetles detected in eastern France

Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights

Photos: where to go star-gazing in south-west France

EES digital border checks: start date officially confirmed

French MPs respond to outcry over re-legalisation of pesticide linked to bee deaths

Tick season lasting longer in France: where are they most common and how to prevent them?

British woman dies after rafting accident in Alps

French weekly weather forecast July 21–25: summer pauses with rain, storms, and cooler temperatures

Woman found dead on rocks in Normandy is Brazilian not British as reported, say police

Storm warnings raised in 21 French departments

EU looks to increase Etias travel authorisation fee from €7 to €20

What dangerous snakes are in France and what to do if you spot one

Ryanair says flights over France must be protected from air traffic controller strikes

French weekend weather forecast July 19 - 20: Temperatures peak before violent storms

Homes evacuated after forest fires in Brittany and south of France

Brittany Ferries announces 2026 schedule: New France-UK route

Why some beaches and lakes are being closed in France

Europe’s worst airlines ranked: UK carriers among poorest performers

Map shows updated forest fire risk areas in France

Interest rate of French Livret A savings account to fall in August

Six hospitalised after botulism outbreak from tinned carrots in France

Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry faces further delays, 2025 launch unlikely

Threats of censure, ‘social war’, ‘too hard on middle-class’: reaction to France’s austerity budget

Graph: How France plans to save €44billion in 2026 budget

€1 train tickets in France: budget travel to beach resorts draws crowds

France unveils 2026 budget plan: €44 billion cuts and possible holiday reduction

How many bank holidays does France get vs Europe and US?

France 2026 budget: will there be an année blanche and how could it affect you?

France is one of five EU countries to test age-verification app for sensitive online content

Videos: Relive July 14 fireworks and drone shows that lit up France for Bastille Day

‘Child-friendly’ stickers for cafés to launch in France

Big drop in telephone fees but rises for food and services: France’s June 2025 inflation stats

Macron pledges billions in extra defence funding for French army

American walker found dead on Tour du Mont Blanc trail

Photos: violent storms cause widespread flooding in south of France