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Free fraud service for UK homeowners living in France
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New civic tests for foreigners in France launch amid criticism
Applicants for some types of residency cards must now take 45-minute test
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Workers in France can take 17-day break using only eight days of leave in 2026
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Paris Metro lines set to run all night long
Good news for night owls and party animals in Paris
Metro lines and some tram services will operate throughout the night one Saturday per month as part of a six-month trial from September.
About 75 Metro stations on lines 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 14 will be open until 05h30 along with some trams.
