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UK postal ballots arrive late or not at all

Some Connexion readers have reported postal ballots for the EU elections in the UK arriving in France late or not at all – though we do not know how widespread this problem is.

'New Brexit deal' including referendum vote falls flat

A ‘new Brexit deal’ including an offer of an MPs’ vote on holding a referendum looks unlikely to succeed after it was widely rejected by British MPs, panned in the UK media and failed to impress campaign groups for Britons in the EU.

Paris to build new ‘largest garden’ by 2024 Olympics

The “largest garden in Paris”, including new pedestrianised and landscaped zones, is expected to open between the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero by 2024.

France pilots cameras in abattoirs for animal welfare

Abattoirs in France may soon be fitted with surveillance cameras as part of the government’s plans to fight against animal cruelty and malpractice.

France’s best beaches and leisure areas named for 2019

The best beaches and harbours in France have been announced, as the 2019 Pavillon Bleu list has named this year’s winners across the country.

Petition on European food labels seeks 1m signatures

A petition to make the “Nutri-Score” food labelling system mandatory across Europe is aiming to reach one million signatures after being launched by European national consumer associations this week.

Mayor of French village fights school cuts with Viagra

Decree follows decision to cut one class from local school due to declining current and future pupil numbers

French mayor bans pesticide use near to housing

A French mayor in Brittany has banned the use of pesticides within a certain distance of human housing, in a bid to protect inhabitants and the environment.

New global definition of one kilogram comes into force

A new worldwide official definition of the mass of one kilogram has entered into official usage this week, after over 130 years of being measured by a platinum and iridium cylinder in Paris.

Double amputee wins Pau Grand Prix race

British racing driver takes chequered flag for the first time since life-changing crash two years ago

French departments ready for speed limit changes

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's announcement that local authorities could set own speed limits gets cautious welcome

Longest customs dispute in France since 2002 over

Two-and-a-half-month strike, that caused long delays at popular French travel hubs, ends after government and unions agree deal

Unmarked speed cars in three more French regions

Government unveils plan to extend use of private radar cars following trial in Normandy

Homeopathy: France should not reimburse, report says

Homeopathic medicine should no longer be reimbursed by the French State, as it provides “insufficient medical service”, health authority La Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) has recommended this week.

France warned on ‘USB stick’ computer virus scam

Residents in France are being alerted to a data scam involving USB computer drives or “USB sticks” put into letter boxes, the Gendarmerie in the Nord (Hauts-de-France) department has confirmed.

Usain Bolt's Paris e-scooter service launch stumbles

Court rules that Olympic champion cannot use his own name for new ride-share service

Louvre pyramid architect Ieoh Ming Pei dies aged 102

The architect Ieoh Ming Pei, creator of the famous glass pyramid at the entrance of the Louvre Museum in Paris, has died at the age of 102.

Ardern and Macron lead fight against online extremism

Leaders of New Zealand and France launch 'Christchurch Call' in Paris

Britons should have foreseen Brexit delay says court

British people living in France should have anticipated that Brexit might be put off and registered to vote in the European elections in France on May 26 anyway, says France’s top administrative court.

Game of drones on France's autoroutes

Police issue a fine every two minutes during two-hour drone operation at an accident blackspot

Costs to call Europe drop today in new EU law

All phone calls within European countries are set to drop in price and be capped from today (Wednesday May 15), as a law limiting the cost has entered into force.

Air France to cut some domestic routes and 400+ jobs

Airline Air France is to remove certain routes - particularly domestic lines - and cut more than 400 ground staff jobs in a bid to save money, it has confirmed.

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