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Wet south-east, dry north: France's reversed rainfall pattern March-May 2025
Precipitation exceeded seasonal averages by more than 60% in Alpes-Maritimes and Var
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French rail union announces June - September strike action
Rolling strike attempts to catch rail operator off guard with last-minute walkouts
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Two supermarket olive oil brands may pose health risk says French consumer organisation
Oil revealed as having the lowest level of pollutants is surprisingly affordable
Ile-de-France wines win IGP status fight
After a 20-year fight, Ile-de-France wines have won the backing of quality control agency Inao to gain the IGP ( indication géographique protégée ) label

It protects Suresnes-Mont-Valérien, Blunay, Provins, Guérard and Paris and will allow the planting of new vines.
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