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Kyriaki Topalidou

Editorial Team - The Connexion

Kyriaki Topalidou is a multilingual digital journalist at The Connexion, covering French affairs, society, and stories affecting international communities in France.

kyriaki.topalidou@connexionfrance.com

Man held after burning garden waste sparks Dordogne fire

Others fined for starting fires to burn vegetation in their gardens with one living close to a forest in Charente-Maritime

July 28, 2026

Sending letters and parcels in France will cost more from 2027

La Poste stamp and parcel prices to increase by an average of 6.73%

July 28, 2026

Major recall of heat pump / air conditioning units sold in France due to fire risk

Units were sold in Leroy Merlin, Brico Dépôt, Castorama, Mr Bricolage, Bricomarché and Weldom. Buyers are told to stop using them immediately

July 28, 2026

How common are tick bites in France and how to protect yourself

Most bites are harmless, but knowing how to prevent these and remove ticks can help reduce the risk of infection

July 28, 2026

France aircon rental business experiences surge in demand

‘We have seen almost 50 times more requests’

July 27, 2026

Remains of Briton missing since 2001 found in well in Brittany, former partner under investigation

A daughter’s continued search for her missing father led to new investigation

July 27, 2026

Brittany beach ranked among the world’s most beautiful - but you cannot visit

Visitors entering the turquoise shoreline risk a fine

July 26, 2026

EasyJet cabin crew in France file strike notice

Unions act after failed talks with management

July 24, 2026

French railway carriage turned holiday home with its own tunnel for sale in Dordogne

‘Everyone knows me as someone who takes on projects, but this was really a bit crazy - buying a tunnel’

July 24, 2026

Dordogne hotel owner cools rooms by 4-5C by painting roof with lime

White roof reflects heat to help lower indoor temperatures without air conditioning

July 23, 2026

A13 between Paris and Normandy to close for nine months from November

The closure will affect traffic towards Normandy as safety work is carried out on the Saint-Cloud tunnel

July 23, 2026

'The fire was so fierce behind us': A Var resident’s account of the wildfire

The family packed their bags, neighbours took turns keeping watch, and evacuated residents found shelter as the wildfire swept through the area

July 23, 2026

Cold-calling: how new laws will impact people in France

The change will reduce unsolicited calls, but scams and overseas callers may remain a challenge

July 23, 2026

Historic French château up for sale at €3.8 million

An 800-year-old estate near Lyon has centuries of history

July 23, 2026

What are carry-on liquid rules when flying from the UK or US to France?

Who sets the limits, why they were introduced, and what passengers should check before going through airport security

July 22, 2026

Hikers in French Pyrenees hospitalised after drinking mountain water

Why water from a mountain stream is not always safe to drink from and how to avoid dehydration

July 22, 2026

Young volunteers give free air conditioners to elderly people during heatwave

‘I thought I was going to die in this heat, and you arrived and made me feel better’

July 22, 2026

French supermarket eggs and charcuterie meats recalled over health fears

The recalls affect products sold nationwide, with customers advised not to eat them

July 22, 2026

How can I know if the speed limit is 80 or 90km/h on French roads?

An interactive map shows which departments have restored the higher limit and how many kilometres of roads are affected

July 22, 2026

What income level allows access to France’s free or low-cost top-up insurance?

A recent change has simplified access for certain benefit recipients

July 22, 2026

What are new ‘dragon teeth’ road symbols that people driving into Spain may see?

An innovative system designed to make drivers slow down through optical illusion

July 21, 2026

Summer insects: what really works to keep them away from your table in France

From candles to fans, an expert explains what works…and what is mostly a myth

July 21, 2026

Why French municipalities are banning alcohol on beaches

Before opening a bottle by the sea, visitors are advised to check local rules

July 21, 2026

How to avoid unsafe glasses before France's August 12 solar eclipse

Watching a solar eclipse without proper protection can permanently damage your eyes

July 20, 2026

‘We trusted local artisan’: Dordogne couple left with ruined home amid €37,000 roof deposit dispute

‘All the ceilings fell down and everything became damaged’

July 20, 2026

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

July 17, 2026

France to renew list of animals classed as 'susceptible to cause damage': see which species are included

The new three-year classification would allow certain species to be trapped or shot outside the hunting season

July 17, 2026

Do not mistake this harmless wasp in your French garden for an Asian hornet

Its size and colouring are the main reasons the scolie des jardins is sometimes misidentified

July 16, 2026

Italy deactivates 850 speed cameras after new rules expose compliance issues

‘No more ghost speed cameras which were just a hidden tax on millions of workers’

July 16, 2026

Family in eastern France struggles with hundreds of bats living in their home

Bats are a protected species in France meaning they cannot be disturbed

July 16, 2026

Isère to restore 90km/h speed limit on 3,000km of roads

Alpine department will return many roads to the higher limit, reversing 2018 national reduction

July 16, 2026

Are cicadas in the south-east of France making more noise this summer?

‘We are in Provence and our cicadas are announcing summer’

July 15, 2026

New motorway costs if driving from France into Belgium

Proposed system is intended to make all road users contribute to maintenance costs

July 15, 2026

Summer skiing in Tignes threatened by glacier retreat linked to climate change

Research shows that glacier retreat is affecting ski areas and tourism activities across the Alpine region

July 15, 2026

‘Intelligent’ traffic lights appearing across several French communes

How French towns are using technology to adapt road safety

July 15, 2026

Canadian driver carrying six-metre boat stopped on French motorway

A €5,000 transport quote prompted the driver to an alternative plan

July 14, 2026