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EES deadline is today: is France ready for full border checks?

Airports are worried as to what will happen after summer, with ‘no plan B’

April 10, 2026

Who can benefit from new €1,000 grant for a heat pump in France?

First-come-first-served basis for 80,000 grants to boost switch to electric

April 10, 2026

Hour by hour: see how diesel prices are falling in France today

Interactive graph to show how prices fall at thousands of stations from Thursday's peak of €2.398 per litre

April 10, 2026

Dog owners in France reminded of spring lead rules

Regulations aim to reduce impact of pets on forest wildlife

April 10, 2026

French fuel prices ‘should drop by 10c’ at thousands of service stations today

Caution over long-term drops due to market volatility remain

April 10, 2026

French weekend weather forecast April 11 - 12: brutal temperature drop

Maximum temperatures to drop by around 10C in many regions. Rain and storms also forecast

April 10, 2026

Why an increasing number of drivers in France are using dashcams

Drivers – and cyclists – say footage helps for insurance disputes

April 09, 2026

Fuel prices should fall ‘by end of weekend or next week’ says French PM

Sébastien Lecornu is ‘not opposed’ to EU tax on energy profits

April 09, 2026

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Retiree in France shoots down mairie drone, mistaking it for burglars

Locals were not warned that the drone was being used to check roof of village hall

April 09, 2026

France fuel price set to drop due to Middle East ceasefire, map shows shortages

Prices predicted to fall by 5 - 10c by the end of week but caution remains

April 08, 2026

Do I need attestation d’acceuil for my son to visit if he lives outside EU?

Confusion persists over document including over EES rollout

April 08, 2026

Gas prices in France set to shoot up: Tips to reduce costs

A 15% rise is already expected from May 1, 2026

April 08, 2026

Driver checks intensify in south-west France: Hundreds of licences removed

Driving-related injuries have increased by +72% in Gers compared to start of 2025

April 07, 2026

France fuel prices and shortages: April 7 updates

Fuel cap altered at thousands of stations as reports of shortages continue

April 07, 2026

TGV driver killed when train crashes into lorry at level crossing in France

Lorry was carrying military goods. A dozen train passengers were injured in collision

April 07, 2026

List: French income tax declaration deadlines for 2026

Dates are based on location and declaration type

April 07, 2026

Fuel price rises: French state records €270m tax surplus in March

Minister warns windfall ‘amounts to millions but economic impact of war is in billions’

April 03, 2026

France-Ireland route gets more ferry crossings

New ferry to add two extra roundtrip sailings per week

April 03, 2026

Fuel shortages see Ryanair warn of cancellations as Aurigny cuts some Paris flights

Shortages could see prices rise further or routes cut altogether

April 03, 2026

French Easter weekend weather forecast April 4 - 6: up to 30C in the south-west

Pleasant and warm conditions throughout despite spells of rain in north

April 03, 2026

Union calls for easyJet Easter strike at French bases

All cabin crew are being urged to walk out

April 03, 2026

Easter long weekend set to be busy on French roads - but truck protests ease

Sector leaders ask regional branches to cancel demonstrations

April 02, 2026

16% of petrol stations in France face shortages

TotalEnergies hardest hit. Government warns energy-saving steps may be needed

April 02, 2026

Old phones may be impacted as France begins 2G network shutdown

Lifts and some other devices could also be linked to old network

April 02, 2026

Peugeot, Citroën, Jeep: Stellantis recalls 212,000 vehicles in France

Fire risk for hybrid vehicle engines behind latest major recall. No ‘stop-drive’ campaign has been launched

April 02, 2026

Truck drivers protest in Toulouse and Var: new action planned for Friday

New demos planned this week in Besançon as talks with government ongoing

April 01, 2026

Record fuel prices in France, TotalEnergies extends fuel price cap

Diesel costs rise to highest level in 40 years

April 01, 2026

British snowboarder found dead in French Alps after cliff fall

43-year old man fell 100 metres while snowboarding off-piste

April 01, 2026

Storm Erminio to bring strong winds to southern France

Mediterranean storm will also lead to new snow in Pyrénées

April 01, 2026

Toulon naval base to simulate nuclear accident - public to get phone alert

Two-day exercise primes workers and residents for best practices in event of an incident

April 01, 2026

Can a local French mairie ban Airbnb listings?

Incoming changes mean all short-term lets must be registered

April 01, 2026

Carte Vitale: how do new arrivals apply for French health insurance card?

You need to obtain a social security number as a first step

April 01, 2026

Fuel prices and shortages in France: Latest updates

Summer diesel available early as risk of shortage looms

March 31, 2026

French far-right well ahead in new poll for 2027 presidential election

Jordan Bardella would face Edouard Philippe in second round, according to results but poll raises questions

March 31, 2026

French trucker protests: Where are protests being held today and tomorrow?

Bordeaux, Fréjus, Pays-Basque, and Nantes all set to see major disruption

March 31, 2026

Michelin tyres recalled across France over air pressure issue

Thin inner lining can wear down and deflate tyres

March 31, 2026