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First case of West Nile virus transmitted this year identified in southern France
The virus follows a different transmission cycle from dengue, chikungunya and Zika
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Two die as violent storms cross France
Tornado, hail, flooding: storm updates and weekend weather forecast
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Bones found in new searches related to France’s no-body murder case
Husband confessed to killing his wife last week after denying his involvement for five years, and is helping authorities find remains
French OAP homes cost more than pensions
Pensioners in France need to dip into their nesteggs to pay for retirement homes (Ehpads) – a study showed average costs are 36% higher than pensions.
Caisse Nationale de Solidarité pour l’Autonomie said Ehpad fees averaged €1,977 against a pension of €1,461, although some state benefits help with much of the cost.
Ehpad tariffs vary across the country.
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