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Cost of living in France: how it compares with the UK and the US
A breakdown of the cost of utilities, property and everyday expenses in France compared to other countries
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Why tsunami evacuation signs have been put up in Nice
Hundreds of signs have appeared along the Promenade des Anglais
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Nearly two million households classified as millionaires in France
New report found that 6.5% of households have assets over €1 million
Polluting cruise liner in Marseille fined
A cruise liner captain and his bosses have been fined €100,000 for polluting the air in Marseille by using heavy-sulphur oil.
The fine on the skipper of the Azura and US owner Carnival is the first such court case in France. It comes after heavy local criticism of poor air quality with plumes of black smoke seen over the port area.
