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Satellite photos reveal scale of recent wildfires in France
Before-and-after images show extent of damage
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EasyJet cabin crew in France file strike notice
Unions act after failed talks with management
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French railway carriage turned holiday home with its own tunnel for sale in Dordogne
‘Everyone knows me as someone who takes on projects, but this was really a bit crazy - buying a tunnel’
Painkillers go behind counters at French chemists
Painkillers such as aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen are no longer freely available on pharmacy shelves in France
The medicines, which are available on demand without a prescription, now also contain clearer warnings on best practice, overdose risks, and other warnings for pregnant women.
The measure follows a recommendation from medical health agency l’Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament (ANSM) following consultations with pharmacies and patient focus groups.
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