Coronavirus: Daily updates on the situation in FranceHow many recorded new cases are there? Can I travel to France this summer? How is France planning to ease restrictions? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain
Tax cuts in France: Where have residents benefitted the most? Cuts on income tax and taxe d’habitation are set to save people in France €52billion. Our maps show which places in France will benefit the most
Paris facing extreme floods and longer heatwaves, says mairie studyThe report forecasts serious risks to health and infrastructure as climate challenges increase
New security measures on way after Macron’s health pass leaked onlineChanges for QR codes being worked on after the president and French prime minister had to replace their codes. What should you do if your pass is stolen?
France could approve Pfizer vaccine for under 12s by end of this yearCovid vaccine producers Pfizer/BioNTech have published results of its trials showing their vaccine is ‘safe’ for children aged 5-11, and are seeking approval to use it in Europe
Changes for schools but not health pass in lower Covid areas in FranceThe government has announced changes for concerts and nightclubs in these areas and the end of obligatory masks in primary schools
Half-term bookings for France surge after England travel updateFerry firms report a boost in reservations - one of up to 71% - after the government announced changes to test rules including the end of costly PCR tests for vaccinated travellers. Companies are calling for a definite date for this to now be set
Cancer in France: 75% of patients affected by medicine shortagesLeading professor says medical labs that stop making drugs because they are not profitable should be fined – but new European research has some encouraging news on some cancers
Digital carte Vitale: Where, how and when is this used in France? We explain how trials of an app version are being extended in October. We also answer frequently asked questions about cartes Vitales for residents in France
Alpes-Maritimes: Driving licences seized for using phone at the wheel Five drivers including a lorry driver watching a video on his phone have been disqualified for at least one month as gendarmes applied France’s new road safety law
France-US travel: EU commissioner hopeful AstraZeneca will be acceptedThe US is set to drop a Covid-related travel ban on fully vaccinated travellers from the EU in early November but the AstraZeneca vaccine has not yet been approved there
Your feedback on furniture and other Covid-led shortages in FranceFruit, wood and homeware are some of the items you have struggled to find, with Ikea featuring among outlets that are struggling to restock. It comes as demand for home improvements increases following Covid confinements
France-US travel: What is known about the plan for November reopening?The US is dropping its Covid-related travel ban for fully vaccinated people from the EU in early November. We give details on which vaccines will be accepted, the rules for children and other requirements
Will your area of France be among first to relax health pass rules?Ministers are to vote on a law to extend the possible use of the health pass beyond November 15, but rules on its use may be lightened in departments with low Covid cases
Two Catholic monks arrested for setting fire to 5G antenna near LyonThe men said they did it to protect people from harmful effects. France has rapidly rolled out 5G technology and official reports have found no links to health issues
Toulouse remembers 31 killed in AZF factory explosion 20 years agoThe blast was found to be caused by multiple factors including dangerous conditions. We explain how high-risk factories are protected in France and where they are
Reports of France’s fake Covid Betadine antiseptic ‘cure’ make US newsWe also round up other fake French Covid ‘cures’ including using cocaine and drinking urine
Covid-19: Rules for travel to and from FranceWe look at rules for people entering France from the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa and the rest of the EU, as well as what travellers leaving France for those same countries are required to do
US to allow vaccinated visitors from the EU to come from NovemberA travel ban in place for a year and a half will soon come to an end after ‘intense’ talks between US, UK and EU
Has reducing the French speed limit to 80km/h saved lives?A new study says that lowering the limit has not reduced deaths in contrast to claims from the government. Several roads - or parts of them - have since returned to a 90km/h limit
France puts back talks despite Johnson’s UK ‘love’ vow amid Aukus row‘Our love of France, our admiration of France is ineradicable,’ said the British prime minister
Could health passes be required when French ski resorts reopen?Tourism minister impressed by the way health passes give reassurance and keep firms in business. It comes as the prime minister announces he is to ask for a law extension so the health pass can be continued after November 15
