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Why 500,000 people in France will soon be getting a call from health officials
A new campaign will target certain individuals with particular health conditions
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Receive a book and a rose: France prepares to celebrate its independent bookshops
The 27th edition of the Fête de la librairie indépendante will take place tomorrow (April 26)
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What happens in France on May 1?
The day is associated with lily of the valley, workers’ rights, and a celebration of patriotism (by some)
Too much lead in tap water’
Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation reveals new findings
Levels of lead in tap water were found to be too high still, according to a new study by the French food safety agency Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation.
The risk was found to be especially high in older buildings, and in areas with older distribution systems, the agency said and advised anyone whose homes are served by older water pipes to replace them as soon as possible.