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Good news for many Americans in France as US Dollar strengthens vs euro
The shifting exchange rate follows Trump’s trade deal between the EU and the US
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Cost of stamps and sending parcels going up in France
La Poste says stamp prices will increase by 7.4% on average in January 2026
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Fréjus Tunnel: second ‘tube’ connecting France and Italy opens after over a decade of construction
New road tunnel under Alps is open to traffic
Chainsaw law wants users to get training
New regulations were introduced
Anyone planning to chop down trees or even cut up logs with a chainsaw could need a licence and possible training after new regulations were introduced for forestry and other workers.
The regulation incites companies and workers to learn safety procedures in chainsaw use and get a licence as is already the case in Belgium, Italy and Luxembourg.