Many French flights set to be cancelled due to air traffic strike Thursday’s 24-hour protest is expected to be one of the largest walkouts in the profession
Patient reimbursement to end at French dental centres amid fraud claim Irregularities noted at 10 sites include false invoices for crowns, invoices submitted twice and procedures carried out despite being deemed unnecessary
French bank to close dozens of Britons' accounts citing Brexit Regional caisse in south-west blames complicated post-Brexit rules and measures to stop money laundering PHOTOS: Sudden hailstorm turns French Riviera towns white Cable theft leaves French village cut off from internet and phone A13 French motorway near Paris closed until at least May 1
French tax office to send reminder letters for missing property forms Homeowners in France who did not complete a biens immobiliers declaration last year will get a chaser email or letter
UK rejects EU’s youth mobility offer citing ‘free movement’ concerns Westminster has declined a proposal to make it easier for young Britons to study and work in the EU or vice versa
UK jockey wins French race - then asks Macron about his residency card James Reveley, who has lived and raced in France for eight years, queried why he had not been given a card after he won the Prix du président
Update: France’s A13 motorway closed for days, huge traffic jams Crack in road has already damaged drainage apparatus of motorway
Man ‘plotted to kill’ osteopath who left him disabled in France The man, who suffered irreversible damage to his spinal cord, is accused of hiring hitmen to engineer a ‘revenge’ killing
Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France The protest was the latest opposition movement against the controversial project
French air traffic controllers’ union files strike notice for April 25 Almost three-quarters of flights could to be affected
Supermarket cheeses recalled in France over fears of listeria They were sold in all major supermarkets nationally
Gardeners warned of morning frosts as French cold snap continues Temperatures will be significantly below average until the weekend, with snow and April showers
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Vosges birds to ‘recuperate in Norway’ as part of French trial The plan is aiming to help the emblematic birds, proponents say - but critics say it is a ‘textbook example of what not to do’ New look at vaccine to combat Lyme disease in France Women given right to vote in France 80 years ago EU proposes talks with UK for easy work and study for under-30s Telecom firms, utilities: which offer English language services in France? Busy roads and airport delay data: 6 France travel updates
Why are temperatures yo-yoing in France? And what about next week? Erratic fluctuations can be source of concern for vineyards, farmers and home gardens
Scammers fleece drivers who break down on French roads out of €3,000 These ‘breakdown pirates’ are becoming more common. Here is how to avoid falling victim
France’s minimum wage is too low at €1,398 net a month - Michelin boss The number of workers throughout the country on this wage has risen significantly in recent years
Look up this weekend in France for peak of shooting star display Annual Lyrids meteor shower will be at full force Sunday night
Frost warnings, storms and snow at 500m as temperatures in France drop Cold winds from British Isles will keep temperatures cool over the weekend
French couple innovate horse hoof health with plastic shoes It may mean the end of the ‘clip clop’ sound but the polyurethane horseshoe is said to be a healthier alternative to metal
Russia - but not Putin - to be part of D-Day commemorations in France Russians who contributed to the Allied victory should be honoured without ‘outcast’ president, a Russian history expert says
Jogger draws tribute image to Paris Olympics with their running route It comes as new tickets go on sale to mark exactly 100 days until the Games begin
Eagle attacks and injures paraglider mid-flight in Savoie, east France The attack, which lasted for 13 minutes, left the man in need of stitches and surgery
Tax declarations in France: How to tell an official email from a scam Staying alert can help protect you and your money during this declaration period
Briton arrested for driving €300,000 Lamborghini on Le Touquet beach Witnesses were scared when the car sped onto the sand in front of families and other beach-goers
Cars damaged from water in service station fuel in south-west France One driver received a €3,500 repair bill after filling up on €73-worth of diesel
Olympic torch is lit and on its way: will it pass near you in France? Around 10,500 people will carry torch to all four corners of France
PHOTO: The French chateau for sale for… €425 million The listing price is the highest ever for a property in France
Australia offers citizenship to Frenchman who blocked knifeman ‘Bollard man hero’ can ‘stay as long as he likes’, says Australian PM after fatal attack in Sydney
Why there are more processionary caterpillars in France this year There are two main types of the insect and they can now be found in most of the country
Silhouettes of D-Day soldiers erected at British memorial in Normandy The 1,475 two-metre tall statues will portray British soldiers who died on the beaches on the day of landing
Taxe foncière French property tax: What rises on way as councils vote? Local councils had until April 15 to set their rates; some have risen, some stayed the same, and a couple have dropped
Obligatory roadworthy tests begin for motorbikes in France Protests took place across the country at the weekend - but a survey also shows most users support the change
Cool week ahead for France after temperatures drop, frosts expected Powerful winds will drop temperatures throughout the week, as Storm Renata batters the north
Call for car fuel at €1.50/litre in France: One million sign petition Current prices equate to ‘paying a ransom for the right to drive’, says leading driving association
What is France’s new national plan to fight against Asian hornets? The hornets represent a triple threat: to the beekeeping industry, to the environment and to public health, said the French minister for biodiversity
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What are key health risks people in France face in next five years? ‘All of these risks exist. We don't know when they will happen, but we know they will happen’, says new expert health report
Act now to limit tiger mosquitoes at French home this summer The insects are now in all regions of France
Gold prospecting firm to target four communes in Brittany Canadian firm's CEO believes valuable reserves have been overlooked
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Habits of French people that annoy Britons - according to French media Do you agree with these tips on ‘how not to irritate the British’?
MAP: Where do diners tip the most in France - and how much is usual? It is more widespread in some regions, but nowhere is it as common as in America
‘Professional scammer’ targeting people at airport in south-west France Passengers are warned to be alert to a well-dressed man who often pretends to be an airline executive
Couple disguise postbox as French speed camera to slow down cars The idea is legal as the postbox is on their private property - as long as it does not start flashing passing vehicles
The 7 ways France plans to improve end-of-life care Proposals include precise rules for the administration of assisted dying and palliative care
French post office to move focus from letters to… meal deliveries Only 15% of its work will be from letters by the end of this year, says La Poste CEO
Online income tax declarations open in France: what’s new? Deadlines are from late May to early June. Changes this year include a questionnaire relating to the new biens immobiliers property declaration
World first as heart stored for 12 hours before transplant in France The organ was flown across the Atlantic in a specially-adapted fridge
Tramadol: fewer pills in boxes in France in bid to reduce addiction Number of pills of the painkiller to be at least halved after multiple deaths were linked to the drug
Man killed, another seriously hurt in knife attack along Bordeaux riverfront The attack is thought to have been sparked by a row over the victims’ alcohol consumption, said a police source
Temperatures in France to rise 20C in few hours over weekend Highs of 30C or more are expected for the second weekend before a mini cold snap next week
Key step completed for France-UK travel and new EU border controls Total of 224 ‘kiosks’ being installed at UK and French tunnel borders to speed up data collection ahead of the launch of the EES system
New rules are killing off older cars unable to adapt in France EU safety regulations include a range of high-end technological updates that older models may not be able to satisfy
How much money do people in France need to live well? What is the role of money in well-being and how much do people need on average, new poll asks
Dog owners in France launch petition over ban on dogs not on leads ‘It is urgent and vital that our dogs can get back a bit of freedom,’ they say, after town brings in a fine of up to €450 for non-compliance
French town is selling house for €1 However there are conditions and buyers will have to spend considerably more on renovations
French court removes approval for new road - a year after it is built The road runs through woodland that is home to some 45 protected species
PHOTOS: Ants take over home in south-west France ‘I’ve been destroying several nests every day but they keep coming’
British bricklayer killed in work accident in south-west France The man had lived in the Occitane region for over 25 years
Two drown after being swept into sea by waves in Normandy The 73-year-olds were fishing along the coast. A third woman was seriously injured
Briton found with £163,000 cash in van to appeal French jail sentence The 76-year-old was preparing to take a ferry to the UK and claims he was unaware of the contents of the packages that sniffer dogs discovered
Death of Emile, 2: what is known about new bone found in Alps hamlet? Additional searches have been carried out after Emile’s clothes and skull were found
Free traps against tiger mosquitoes distributed in south-west France 500 kits will be given to residents to limit spread of pests
Cockerels, farms smells: new law protects country habits in France It comes after multiple complaints from new residents about countryside ‘disturbances’
SEE: Michelin new exceptional French hotels ranking - is one near you? The new guide uses keys instead of stars, and the French list is the first ever
French mayor arrested after 70kg of cannabis found at home 20 gold bars and almost a kilo of cocaine were also found in searches, which also took place at the mairie, and the pharmacy where she works
Is France soft on crime? The country is imprisoning more criminals than ever but still lags far behind the UK and US, new official data shows
Why wild animals in France may appear drunk at the moment ‘They can stagger a bit and have a desire to play, run, gallop and jump’
French mayor suggests testing legalisation of cannabis She said the idea is ‘pragmatic’ and that current ‘very repressive’ laws in France are not working
France ends limit on cigarettes bought from other EU countries Authorities say the move will make it easier to stop smugglers but it has been criticised by tobacconists and anti-smoking activists
Entente Cordiale: France and the UK find novel way to mark 120 years Countries swap ceremonial soldiers. President Macron also quotes Queen Elizabeth II and speaks of ‘shared history and future’
Man suspected of killing family reported to be at French convent Sightings of the suspect come in regularly with the latest being taken seriously and police running DNA tests
Why is Jean-Marie Le Pen under legal protection and how does it work? It could mean that the former FN leader will not have to appear in court to answer claims of misappropriation of EU funds