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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

October 24 protest: turnout falls by almost half as France appears calm

Yellow vests call for fresh mobilisation on October 31

October 24, 2026

Storm Austen aftermath: falling tree damages three homes as new rain alert issued in France

How to prepare before a storm and what to do if a tree falls on your home

October 24, 2026

Good news for Britons in France as GBP hits 17-month high vs EUR

Both the pound and dollar are performing well against the euro

October 24, 2026

Which government bodies must I inform when changing address?

How to update your details and avoid missing important letters

October 24, 2026

Bee yoga: Inside an unusual wellness experience in south-west France

'It’s about creating a connection with bees and learning to communicate with them'

October 24, 2026

A14 motorway set to become free as A13, linking Paris and Caen, will close temporarily

The measure replaces a previous 50% planned price discount

October 23, 2026

Heating oil prices in France near €1.90 a litre ahead of winter

At this price ordering 2,000 litres would cost some €3,800

October 23, 2026

Airbnb to limit checkout cleaning requests from November

Changes have already sparked online debate between guests and hosts

October 23, 2026

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More than 600 protests planned across France on October 24

Bans and curfews imposed in several cities after last weekend’s violence

October 23, 2026

Blackouts, ferry disruption and fallen trees as Storm Austen hits France

Northern and western France on alert as gales reach up to 160km/h

October 23, 2026

Around 700 people poisoned by wild mushrooms in France this autumn

See how to identify mushrooms safely, store and cook them properly

October 23, 2026

Another speed camera destroyed by fire on motorway in southern France

The incident follows several recent attacks on speed cameras

October 22, 2026

French forests damaged by wildfires to be restored with lottery money

The initiative is expected to raise around €7.5million for two forests in southern France

October 22, 2026

Tour de France routes for 2027 announced - will it pass by you?

Both races will start in the UK before crossing the Channel

October 22, 2026

French Mediterranean town cuts tax for 20,000 second-home owners

‘Second-home owners represent purchasing power for our shopkeepers’

October 22, 2026

French passport: Which name should you use when booking flights?

A British reader who became a French citizen asks which name to use when booking flights

October 22, 2026

Residents can collect winter firewood from local forests under ancient French tradition

Deadlines to sign up are approaching with a cubic metre of wood available for as little as €3

October 22, 2026

French prefecture websites taken offline after critical security flaws found

Security experts warn the flaws could put websites at risk of cyberattacks

October 21, 2026

I am still getting unwanted sales calls despite new regulation - how can I stop them?

Readers report that their phones continue to ring: here is what you can do

October 21, 2026

Why a driver was charged €425 on a French motorway for a €1.70 journey

Find out what you should do if your toll tag is not detected by the machine

October 21, 2026

Loi Montagne: Where will winter tyres be mandatory from November 1?

Search our table to find out whether your commune is affected by the rules

October 21, 2026

Step by step: what to do if your car is stolen in France

The key steps to take and the deadlines to know

October 20, 2026

Clashes erupt as protests spread across France

Between 60,000 and 110,000 people expected to take part

October 17, 2026

Official tool identifies heating solutions for your French home

The free simulator compares potential costs, savings and installation requirements

October 17, 2026

EU ruling could make it easier for bank fraud victims to get refunds

Banks cannot refuse an immediate refund simply because they believe a customer was careless

October 17, 2026

French rugby players held up at UK airport due to ETA and passport rules

ETA is required to travel to the UK for non-UK/Irish citizens

October 17, 2026

Three more speed cameras vandalised in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The incidents come amid a wider wave of damage to speed cameras

October 17, 2026

Latest poll shows Marine Le Pen widening lead in 2027 election

The race for second place remains tight, with several candidates running neck and neck

October 16, 2026

More than 1,300 protests planned across France this Saturday

‘Yellow Vests’ are set to join students, workers and other groups to protest against the cost of living

October 16, 2026

French MPs reject bid to increase tax on millions of pensions, including foreign ones

The measure could have affected 4.6 million tax households

October 16, 2026

Rain and cooler temperatures forecast in France this weekend

Strong winds will make it feel colder

October 16, 2026

19 injured as minibus hits train at French entrance to Channel Tunnel

‘This is the first time an incident of this type has occurred’

October 16, 2026

Rats in my French home: does the mairie have to help?

Find out what obligations and powers French mayors have to tackle infestations

October 16, 2026

Doctors and dentists in France face action after failing to show fees

Nearly 40% of private healthcare providers investigated broke rules; how to avoid it happening to you

October 16, 2026

Toussaint holiday: Expect heavy traffic on major French roads today

Friday is expected to see the heaviest congestion as holidaymakers set off

October 16, 2026

France’s new-generation TGV to welcome first passengers starting next month

The inaugural journey will run between Paris and Marseille

October 16, 2026