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France has lowered its terrorism threat alert level

Alert level was temporarily raised in October after the fatal stabbing of a teacher and remained in place after attacks in Paris in November

Multiple French airports evacuated over bomb threat call-ins

Hoax calls and suspicious packages have caused the evacuation of hundreds of passengers

Green, yellow, red, purple: New safety flag system for French beaches

It is hoped that the colour system will help to improve water safety

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French police holiday service in demand as break-ins soar

Did you know that you can ask your local police service in France to keep watch over your house when you go on holiday? The free service aims to reduce break-ins, which have soared by 114% since deconfinement.

France set to test facial recognition security cameras

Security cameras that use facial recognition technology in public places could soon be tested in France by the government, a junior minister has said.

French restaurant burglar became too drunk to escape

A man who broke into a restaurant in northern France, and then drank so much of its alcohol that he was left unable to escape, has appeared in court.

G7 Biarritz: More than 13,200 police on security alert

There will be 13,200 police officers and gendarmes in Biarritz for this weekend’s G7 summit, the French government has confirmed, saying that “no unrest will be tolerated”.

French debate on facial recognition

After trial’s 100% success rate

French police unions in government talks on pay

French police union representatives have met with minister of the Interior Christophe Castaner, to discuss overtime pay and compensation in light of the last month of protests, with nothing yet decided.

Homes in France at high burglary risk pre-Christmas

Homeowners and residents in France are being warned that houses are at particular risk of burglary and theft in the run up to Christmas.

Time change for monthly warning siren tests

France divided into three 'bands' for siren tests during run-in period for new software

French homeowner lays explosive traps for burglars

A man in his 70s in Côtes-d'Armor (Brittany) surprised the local gendarmerie this week after laying homemade explosive traps around his property, to deter and catch potential burglars.

Inquiry opened into Lyon airport runway car incident

An inquiry has been opened into the storming of the runway at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport, which saw a man with “psychiatric fragility” drive a stolen car in front of planes before being stopped by police.

Anger over security bills for French festivals

Rows have broken out after the government advised prefectures to bill mairies and other organisers of regional festivals for full cost of security at events including national and riot police, gendarmes and snipers.

Nice locals asked to film crimes in new police app

A smartphone app that allows the public to film and report crimes or incidents to the police - as they take place - is being tested in Nice.

French ministry tricks own staff in email link sting

Clicking on unknown email links can be dangerous, and now the French Economic and Finance ministry has proven just how easily email users can be tricked, with a sting campaign that intentionally duped its own staff.

Mayor praises security forces over knife attack

Soldiers' 'rapid reaction' prevented further bloodshed, Jean-Claude Gaudin says after incident in which two women were stabbed to death at Marseille's Saint Charles railway station

Hertz France must pay €40 000 fine in new digital law

The car rental company Hertz has been hit with a €40 000 fine after personal details of 36 000 customers were found to be easily available online.

Security alert

France has lowered its terrorism threat alert level

Multiple French airports evacuated over bomb threat call-ins

Green, yellow, red, purple: New safety flag system for French beaches

French police holiday service in demand as break-ins soar

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