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 May’s third public holiday takes place this week - which means travel trouble - Cannes kicks off in a flurry of glitz, we’ll learn the make-up of the France squad for next month’s Fifa World Cup, and it’s the final weekend of the Women’s Six Nations. And Eurovision. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260510/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-209 Sun, 10 May 2026 10:04:25 +0200 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-209 Staff at medical laboratories are set to strike, France marks VE Day - and Paris Saint-Germain are in action in the Champions League semi-final https://www.thelocal.fr/20260503/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-208 Sun, 03 May 2026 08:31:06 +0200 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-208 From four public holidays to price hikes, plus tax deadlines, and the Cannes film festival, here's what is happening in France in May 2026. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260416/everything-that-changes-in-france-in-may-2026 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:07:40 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-france-in-may-2026 The first of May’s numerous public holidays, a big week for sports fans, new fees for driving licences and carte de séjour kick in — and household gas prices are set to rise https://www.thelocal.fr/20260426/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-207 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:38:57 +0200 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-207 France’s Spring Covid-19 vax campaign launches, some kids head back to school after their holidays, football’s Coupe de France reaches the semi-final stage, and south-west France hosts a festival of ham. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260419/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-206 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:07:21 +0200 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-206 Lawyers stage a national protest, an auction house has a raffle, a big music festival gets under way, and there are key dates for dog owners and US citizens in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260412/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-205 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:27:09 +0200 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-205 A public holiday, a debate about another public holiday, tax season begins, new EU border rules fully kick in, and the Women’s Six Nations starts. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260405/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-204 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:49:06 +0200 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-204 From trains to shops, schools and medical services we look at what's open and closed and any changes to schedules in France over the Easter weekend. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250411/travel-shops-and-tourism-what-to-expect-in-france-over-easter-weekend Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:51:35 +0200 travel-shops-and-tourism-what-to-expect-in-france-over-easter-weekend From the start of French tax season to practical jokes and culinary festivals - here's what is happening in France in April. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260319/everything-that-changes-in-france-in-april-2026 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:02:55 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-france-in-april-2026 Blockades, a one-day national education strike, the end of the trêve hivernale, plus the usual raft of changes that come in when the month changes - here's what is happening in France this week. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260329/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-203 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:21:41 +0200 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-203 MPs head back to the Assembly, there's a big G7 meeting in Yvelines, and the clocks go forward for the summer. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260322/on-the-agenda-what-changes-in-france-this-week Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:51:22 +0100 on-the-agenda-what-changes-in-france-this-week Former President Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court, voters head back to the polls for the second round of voting in the municipal elections, and it’s officially Spring … astronomically speaking. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260315/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-202 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:46:14 +0100 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-202 A lucky day, back to school for the last of the holiday hordes, and why a strike in Belgium will have knock-on effects in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260308/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-201 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:21:01 +0100 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-201 International Women’s Day marches, an important presidential speech, a key court ruling and a busy week for sport and TV. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260301/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-200 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:29:57 +0100 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-200 From municipal elections to a new parcel tax and an increase in vehicle registration, here is what is on the agenda for March 2026 in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260220/everything-that-changes-in-france-in-march-2026 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:05:57 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-france-in-march-2026 Former president Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court, MPs debate end-of-life care, the UK ends a tolerance period for its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme, and France’s film stars get their best outfits out for the César Awards https://www.thelocal.fr/20260222/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-199 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:38:36 +0100 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-199 Key dates in two religious calendars, MPs reopen the assisted dying debate, and Shein is set to open at five more BHV stores in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260215/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-198 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:30:34 +0100 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-198 A controversial bill to authorise certain insecticides is back in the news, a French astronaut is set to make history, the second wave of school holidays begin, and census takers are set to hit the streets. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260208/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-197 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:04:46 +0100 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-197 From decreasing electricity and gas prices to the famous French crêpes day and the country's biggest farm show, here is what is on the agenda for February 2026 in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260119/everything-that-changes-in-france-in-february-2026 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:47:39 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-france-in-february-2026 Pancake day, important dates for voters, the end of the winter sales, the start of the 2026 Six Nations and the Winter Olympics, and the first wave of the winter holidays. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260201/on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-196 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:28:18 +0100 on-the-agenda-whats-happening-in-france-this-week-196