French news

A French town in the Saône-et-Loire (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) has installed “shock sign” speed reminders on one of its most dangerous roads, in a bid to encourage drivers to slow down and pay attention.

The French Assemblée has voted to push back its planned ban on the production of certain pesticides by three years to 2025, the same week as hundreds of thousands marched against climate change.

More than 200 people were arrested in Paris this weekend after Acte 18 of the gilets jaunes protests turned violent, with shops smashed, and fires lit on the Champs-Élysées.

This time next week there should have been a decision by the EU leaders as to whether or not the Brexit deadline of March 29, 2019, may be extended.

Environment Minister says pumping operations can begin 'today or tomorrow' in radio interview on Friday

A woman from Royan in the Charente-Maritime (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) has been fined €135 for smoking a cigarette inside her car while driving, in the presence of her 17-year-old son.

Students across France are being urged to skip classes today (Friday March 15) to join a worldwide “Fridays for Future” march on the issue of climate change.

Gilets jaunes protesters across France plan to present an “ultimatum” to President Emmanuel Macron for “Acte 18” tomorrow (Saturday March 16), as the Grand Débat ends, and more protests begin.

British MPs will tonight vote on whether or not a new referendum should be held on Brexit.

Surprise discovery dating back to 2nd century prompts plans for new digs before work begins in June

Vessel en route from Germany to Morocco sank 300km off the Atlantic coast after fire on board

Santé publique says one person has died and 100 people have been hospitalised with measles so far this year

As we reported earlier chances of a no-deal Brexit have significantly increased with the rejection by MPs of the Brexit deal – here we give links to Connexion articles covering the implications of no-deal for Britons in France.

Almost 6,000 boxes of Camembert cheese have been recalled across France after it was discovered that they could be at risk of E.Coli bacteria contamination.

Almost two thirds of French people find it annoying when their fellow diners use a smartphone in a restaurant to take photos or post on social media, a new poll has found.

Following MPs’ second rejection of the negotiated Brexit withdrawal agreement – this time by 391 to 242 – chances of a no-deal Brexit have “significantly increased”, the EU has stated.