Business, tourism, transport: What is cost of France’s recent riots? The past few days have seen riots and looting after a police officer was charged with the killing of a 17-year-old driver in the suburbs of Paris
How much does it cost to insure a dog in France? We look at how much you can expect to pay to insure your dog against vets’ bills in France
Amazon appeals plans for €3 minimum delivery fee for books in France It said France’s move, aimed at protecting independent bookshops, would be a ‘severe blow’ to people’s budgets Fresh details emerge about cost and impact of French earthquake France wants to restore its village churches… but who is going to pay? Lyon restaurants turn out the lights to protest soaring energy bills
Will the EU’s new black box rules affect French car prices? A shortage of materials such as aluminium are adding to fears that the change could push up prices, but manufacturers deny the claim
Half price home insurance scheme expands to Paris The capital will be following the example set by Nantes but what should you be paying for your ‘assurance habitation’ and is it obligatory?
Calls for free masks in France as mandatory wearing spreads A French consumer association is calling for masks to be provided free by public services such as public transport and schools, as analysis shows that masks are now mandatory across more than a third of France.
New laws and changes in France: July 2020 New travel rules, caps on bank fees, payment of bills in newsagents, new rules for electromagnetic wave devices, cigarette packet costs, and “smooth” gas prices - here’s what changes in France from today (July 1).
Are you rich? New report defines what ‘rich’ means in France What does it mean to be “rich” in France? A new report defines it as having at least twice the national median income, and says that there are five million such “rich people” living in France.
Most popular cigarettes in France now cost €10 a pack The cost of one packet of Marlboro cigarettes - the most-sold in France - will reach the symbolic price threshold of €10 on March 1, as the first of two annual government taxes is applied.
Petrol prices drop in France due to coronavirus Fuel prices in France have dropped again this week, with an official price of €1.4028 per litre of diesel, as crude oil supplies continue to be affected by uncertainty over the new coronavirus epidemic.
Organic food becoming more accessible in France Organic food shops are no longer the preserve of affluent Paris suburbs, and are becoming a more accessible and cost-effective option across much of France, a new report has said.
Paris bar slammed for charging 50c for lemon slice A bistro in Paris has been criticised for charging customers for a single slice of lemon in their drinks, after a customer called out the practice on social media.
Living standards in France stagnant for a decade Average living standards and inequality have remained stagnant in France for the past 10 years, a new report has said, with the average quality of life having slightly improved in the past 12 months. Brexit's divorce bill in euros Organic food condemned for ‘promises’ in French report What changes in France in June 2019
France electricity bills rise to €1,000 per household Average electricity bills in France could rise as high as €1,000 per household per year in June, as the bill freeze imposed by the government at the peak of the gilets jaunes movement is set to end. French group Intermarché fined €375k for Nutella offer How much should a bottle of wine cost? Anger over security bills for French festivals Price of French stamps to rise by 5% in 2018 'Back to school' cost down for primary, up for lycée
Concern over costs for Macron plans Budget cuts are raising problems for new president Emmanuel Macron as he seeks to initiate tax cuts, increase investment, and reduce France’s deficit to EU-approved levels