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Will PIN codes for cards in France gradually disappear?
Use of new biometric technology is changing banking landscape
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Can we contest neighbour’s planning permission at their home in France?
There are rules which dictate whether planning permission can be contested and by whom
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No fines, only warnings as Tours police tighten motorcycle checks
Preventative roadside checks in Tours reveal dozens of violations as officers try to raise awareness
Algae blamed for Breton crab invasion
Green algae that has been blamed for fouling the Breton coastline in recent years has also been blamed for the giant influx of spider crabs washed ashore near Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d’Armor.
Brest marine scientist Frédéric Jean says green algae that grew in the strong sun took oxygen out of the water at night and suffocated the crabs.
