Coronavirus: Daily updates on the situation in FranceHow many recorded new cases are there? Who in France can access a fourth vaccine dose? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain
French mayor returns 12 bags of rubbish to illegal fly-tipperThe mayor’s video of him throwing the bags over the owner’s garden fence has been well-received, in the latest incident of its kind in France
Corsica limits access to three of its major tourist sitesVisitor quotas have been introduced to popular sites including the Lavezzi islands in a bid to ‘put environmental safeguards in place…otherwise, everyone will lose out’ authorities say
Frenchman’s bid to remove the shame of having the name KevinA filmmaker named Kevin is set to make a documentary to investigate the origins of the negative associations surrounding the name in France
New strike calls for Paris airports in JulyUnions say negotiations are at a standstill, as strikes and IT failures disrupted travel over the weekend, and more action is expected for July
Meat substitute products can no longer use ‘meat’ terms, France rulesTerms such as ‘steak’ or ‘sausage’ will not be allowed on plant-based products. Opponents say this will put France ‘against the flow of current trends’
French post office to launch digital ‘stamp’ system in 2023The scheme will enable people to use the La Poste app to generate a unique code that can be used in place of a physical stamp
Another (suspected) whale spotted in Seine river in northern France It comes just a month after the death of a sick orca in the same river, but experts say that so far this suspected mammal appears to be in good health
More transport strikes, beach buses: Seven France travel updates We look at the strike action planned for the weeks ahead, a new obstacle for the Bordeaux-Toulouse high-speed train line and more
TotalEnergies announces extended fuel discount on French motorways The 12-centimes discount will last until at least August 31 at service stations across the country and comes in conjunction with the countrywide government discount
France could extend 100% coverage of GP appointments to end of summerThe measure was brought in during the pandemic as téléconsultations soared in popularity
MAP: where are water restrictions now in place in France?We look at the departments which are subject to warnings, alerts, reinforced alerts and crisis-level restrictions
20 homes in French estate to be pulled down after just four yearsThe properties have a host of problems including cracks in the masonry, poor insulation and flooding issues. The developers have stopped responding
Covid fourth dose: Reminder emails being sent in FrancePeople aged 60 and over and immunosuppressed patients are being urged to get their second booster jab as virus cases rise again
Power shift in France: President Macron needs MPs to compromiseWe ask political experts what went wrong for Macron in the legislative elections and how he can govern without an absolute majority
France’s favourite village announced… but it now fears the crowdsPrevious winners warn of the double-edged sword of success, which can overwhelm small villages with visitors
Map: Does this year’s Tour de France pass through a town near you?We look at where cyclists will be as well as give some tips for watching the event
Patients’ group outlines solutions to A&E crisis at French hospitalsReinstating out-of-hours GPs is key, it claims, saying the government must act now
Covid-19: Rules for travel to and from FranceWe look at the rules for travellers between France and the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, EU countries and more
Recap: France's nine measures to boost residents' spending powerFrom help with food costs to increases in social benefits and ending the TV licence, the government has announced a raft of new measures in addition to those already in place
Earthquake in western France: witnesses invited to file reportsHearing from people who experienced the 4.1 magnitude tremor will help researchers to better understand how earthquakes affect France
Many Paris flights cancelled today due to airport worker strike Up to 17% of Charles de Gaulle and Orly flights could be affected. Disruption expected to continue tomorrow with ‘dreadful queues, delays and cancellations’
