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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

What is the level of risk of a terrorist attack in France now?

‘Extreme vigilance’ is needed for the Hanukkah festivities following the attacks in Paris, says the Interior Minister

Police shoot woman who threatened terrorism in Paris station

Two inquiries have been opened after the suspect - who said she wanted ‘to blow everything up’ - was shot in the stomach

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Police numbers at French airports to be increased by up to 40%

Most of the bomb threats, which led to hundreds of flights being cancelled last week, came from one email address

Bomb threats continue at French airports, many flights cancelled

We look at whether delayed travellers can receive compensation

What is France’s Vigipirate alert system?

The security apparatus follows a three level plan

Gilles Kepel: ‘Atmospheric Jihadism’ is latest threat to France

Middle East specialist Gilles Kepel speaks to Théophile Larcher about how the terrorist threat in France has evolved in recent years

Macron: France will defend freedom of expression

"I am not going to change our laws because they shock elsewhere" Macron says in a wide-ranging interview

France raises terrorism alert to maximum after Nice attack

Prime Minister Jean Castex tells MPs the government's response will be "firm, relentless and immediate"

President Macron vows: ‘We will continue’ for Samuel Paty

The President gave an emotional speech during a national ceremony for the murdered teacher last night, which we have translated for readers here.

French President: ‘Immediate action’ on Islamic terrorism

The President spoke at the defence council on Sunday night, two days after a deadly attack on a school teacher in France

Paris plans remembrance garden for terrorism victims

A “remembrance garden” in honour of the 130 victims of the November 13 2015 terrorist attack is to be created in Paris, after the city’s Mairie voted in favour of the plan this week.

Macron: France warned over ‘deadly Islamist ideology’

France should be alert to signs of radical Islam that deviate from “the laws and values of the Republic”, President Macron has said, in a speech to honour the victims of last week’s police attack.

France plans anti-radicalisation after police attack

The Prime Minister of France has announced plans to introduce measures to better detect signs of radicalisation among anti-terrorist police, after the attacks that killed four police workers this week.

French minister visits Strasbourg as gunman killed

French minister for the Interior Christophe Castaner is to visit the Strasbourg Christmas market this morning (Friday December 14), hours after deadly gunman Chérif Chekatt was killed by police.

Security stepped up for New Year

Nearly 140,000 police, soldiers and firefighters on duty to ensure New Year's Eve celebrations pass peacefully

Security stepped up for Christmas

Nearly 100,000 security officers will be on duty over the holiday weekend

France wants to keep tighter Schengen border controls

France has joined other European countries to demand that the European Commission allow increased border controls to remain within the Schengen Agreement Area in the EU.

School plea to allow smoking is rejected

Government rejects plea to allow pupils to smoke in school.

Terror scare passes Tunisia tourism rises

Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal are still No1 picks for foreign holidays by French people but, despite the 2015 terror attacks, Tunisia has seen a 211% rise in bookings.

Speed trap warnings may be switched off in terror fight

Government looks to ban users warning other drivers of police operations

State must pay parents damages over Syria girl

Conseil d’Etat says border police ‘negligent’ in not stopping teenager on watch list

National Guard brought back with plan for 84,000 recruits

France is bringing back a volunteer National Guard in a bid to boost security following the series of terror attacks since January 2015 – and it is hoped it will be 84,000 strong by 2019.

Tourist workers fight back as trade shaken by terror attacks and strikes

With many areas in France dependent on tourism, industry professionals are concerned about the effect of recent terrorist attacks – figures are still emerging but signs show a disappointing downward trend.

Terror threat

France has lowered its terrorism threat alert level

What is the level of risk of a terrorist attack in France now?

Police shoot woman who threatened terrorism in Paris station

Police numbers at French airports to be increased by up to 40%

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