https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Autumn in France means property tax bills - so here's a look at all the key dates for your French taxes in 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241120/calendar-tax-deadlines-in-france-in-2025 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:46:47 +0100 calendar-tax-deadlines-in-france-in-2025 It appears to be back as a topic for discussion among the politicians, so should we brace ourselves for more French elections in 2025? https://www.thelocal.fr/20241206/will-there-be-more-elections-in-france-in-2025 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:46:51 +0100 will-there-be-more-elections-in-france-in-2025 The days are getting longer and spring is at least around the corner, so we’ve got some ideas for places to visit and things to do in France through to May 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250123/what-to-do-and-where-to-go-in-france-in-spring-2025 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:30:34 +0100 what-to-do-and-where-to-go-in-france-in-spring-2025 Dozens of new flight routes to and from France will be launched in 2025. The Local has the details and list of destinations, as well as other changes people should expect for the air travel next year. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241127/new-flights-to-and-from-france-in-2025 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:33:34 +0100 new-flights-to-and-from-france-in-2025 It’s time to open up the 2025 calendar and see where you can get the best value for your annual leave in France with our month-by-month guide to the year’s public holidays. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241120/why-2025-is-a-good-year-for-holidays-in-france-and-how-to-make-the-most-of-them Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:52:52 +0100 why-2025-is-a-good-year-for-holidays-in-france-and-how-to-make-the-most-of-them People looking to explore a less touristy part of France, known for its dramatic views and tasty cheeses, will be able to fly there directly from London starting in March 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250109/new-flight-connecting-london-with-hidden-gem-french-city Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:04:31 +0100 new-flight-connecting-london-with-hidden-gem-french-city SNCF has increased fares in 2025 to cover rising costs, with ticket prices increasing an average of 1.5 percent from Wednesday, January 8th. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250108/cost-of-rail-tickets-in-france-rise-for-third-year-in-a-row Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:13:15 +0100 cost-of-rail-tickets-in-france-rise-for-third-year-in-a-row If you're buying, selling or renting a property in France you will need to get an energy rating, and the score given to the property will affect how or even if you can sell or rent it, with new restrictions coming into force on January 1st 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240212/what-do-energy-ratings-mean-for-french-property-owners Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:41:52 +0100 what-do-energy-ratings-mean-for-french-property-owners There are several big events in store for France's capital city in 2025. Here is our selection of a few to look forward to. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250102/calendar-everything-you-can-look-forward-to-in-paris-in-2025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:57:04 +0100 calendar-everything-you-can-look-forward-to-in-paris-in-2025 From new flight routes and motorway tolls to extra visa requirements, here's all the changes you should know about if you are travelling to or from France in 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241128/the-big-changes-for-travel-to-and-from-france-in-2025 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:09:49 +0100 the-big-changes-for-travel-to-and-from-france-in-2025 From taxes and electricity prices to changes for holiday rental rules and new laws on prescription medication, here are the new laws coming into effect in France in 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241217/new-laws-in-france-in-2025 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:53:37 +0100 new-laws-in-france-in-2025 From more low-emission zones to increased toll prices and new rules and signs to watch out for, here are the changes in store for people driving in France in 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241224/driving-in-france-new-laws-in-2025 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:38:12 +0100 driving-in-france-new-laws-in-2025 From January 2025, dozens more towns in France will become low-emission zones, while some cities are tightening their rules on vehicle emissions. Here are the changes in store. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241230/driving-in-france-30-towns-impose-new-low-emission-zones Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:38:19 +0100 driving-in-france-30-towns-impose-new-low-emission-zones After years of uncertainty and rising energy prices in France, there seems to be some better news on the 2025 horizon. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241230/what-to-expect-for-energy-prices-in-france-in-2025 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:44:09 +0100 what-to-expect-for-energy-prices-in-france-in-2025 From a new law on renting out properties to changes in property taxes, here's a look at the changes in 2025 that will affect anyone who has a second home in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241210/what-changes-for-french-second-home-owners-in-2025 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:19:32 +0100 what-changes-for-french-second-home-owners-in-2025 New rates for consultations with medical professionals from GPs to endocrinologists come into effect from Sunday December 22nd, with additional increases planned for July 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241218/in-detail-new-fees-for-medical-appointments-in-france-from-december-22nd Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:40:17 +0100 in-detail-new-fees-for-medical-appointments-in-france-from-december-22nd From new rules on cars and travel to changes to savings rates, income tax updates, new laws on holiday rentals and - maybe - more elections, here's what's happening in France in 2025. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241115/whats-happening-in-france-in-2025 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:46:12 +0100 whats-happening-in-france-in-2025 The cost of top-up health insurance in France is set to increase in 2025, the organisation representing 'mutuelle' companies has announced. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241218/mutuelles-french-health-insurance-costs-set-to-rise-in-2025 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:19:19 +0100 mutuelles-french-health-insurance-costs-set-to-rise-in-2025 There will be several changes to healthcare in France in 2025, from 'secure' prescriptions to higher fees for appointments. Here is what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241211/what-changes-for-healthcare-in-france-in-2025 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:37:09 +0100 what-changes-for-healthcare-in-france-in-2025 People using public transport in France could be asked to provide proof of their address from January 2025 as French authorities crack down on fraudulent travel. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241211/france-to-require-proof-of-address-to-travel-on-public-transport-in-2025 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:20:32 +0100 france-to-require-proof-of-address-to-travel-on-public-transport-in-2025