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What changes about life in France in September 2020?

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:39:57 +0200

Masks and other Covid-19 rules will be key in the month to come, but there will also be also strikes and price changes to look out for.

France's Macron says he won't be baited by Italian populists

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:05:27 +0100

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that he will not respond to criticism by populist Italian leaders Luigi Di Maio and Matteo Salvini because their words are of "no interest".

France scraps plan to strip jihadists of French nationality

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:24:03 +0200

France will not strip terrorists of their French passports and deport them after President François Hollande backed down on his attempt to make changes to the French constitution amid fierce opposition.

How living in France will change your lifestyle

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 19:54:10 +0200

Whether for better or for worse, many foreigners find that their habits alter when they move to France. Here, a few veteran expats share their experiences of how French culture has changed their lifestyles.

Rumour mill in a spin over Monaco star Falcao

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 09:36:41 +0100

The build-up to the action in Ligue 1 this weekend has been dominated by speculation over the well-being of Monaco's star striker Radamel Falcao, who continues to be absent because of a "mystery" injury. The rumour mill in France has spun into overdrive.

French school students march for second day

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:45:00 +0200

UPDATED: Pupils blockaded schools in France on Friday as protests against the deportation of foreign students continued for a second day. In Paris, organisers said 12,000 students took to the streets, some clashing with riot police. The Local joined the marchers. See our gallery here.

Ten reasons why Paris is better than London

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 14:54:00 +0200

Parisians are very proud of their city, so it would have hurt this week when the French capital lost its title as the "Best City in the World" to none other than London. Many readers of The Local were aghast. Here's their top ten reasons why Paris is simply a better city than London.

Storms update: Alert issued for eastern France

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:37:00 +0200

On Wednesday morning Météo France maintained the storm warnings in place for 13 departments in eastern France. The region is set to see violent tempests throughout the afternoon. Residents have been advised to take precautions.

French reputation for infidelity 'a myth'

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:30:00 +0100

In an exclusive interview the founder of extra-marital affair site Ashley Madison, Noel Biderman tells The Local that infidelity is alive and well in France but that the longstanding reputation of France being the global capital of adultery is undeserved.

Hollande and Monti clinch contested rail deal

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:48:00 +0100

French President François Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti on Monday clinched a deal on a controversial tunnel train link between their countries.

Lyon-Turin rail line opponents arrested

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:16:00 +0100

Italian police on Thursday placed under house arrest nine militants opposed to a high-speed rail link between Turin and Lyon ahead of planned protests against the project next week, Italian media said.

Sarkozy 'unlikely' to take paternity leave

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:52:00 +0200

While his wife, Carla Bruni, recovers after giving birth to their first child in a private Paris clinic, President Sarkozy is unlikely to take his statutory paternity lpleeave or slow down his working life.

Working holidays for French politicians

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:54:00 +0200

At Monday's cabinet meeting, the last before the start of the summer holidays, President Sarkozy wished his team a "good rest" while reminding them to stay "particularly alert."