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France fuel shortages: the situation department by department

Significant shortages persist in Ariège, Indre-et-Loire and Puy-de-Dôme among others

EES: Lack of equipment stalls checks for cross-Channel travellers

Biometric data collection will not start for most ferry or Eurostar passengers despite EU deadline

Family honours daughter’s memory with book donations to French schools

Hannah Jones, who died in a road collision, has inspired art and a charity

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Readers express frustration with equity release loan in France

Prêt viager hypothécaire is secured against a property and only has to be repaid from the borrower’s estate after death

French heat-reflecting paint firm in financial difficulty

Cool Roof enters administration while efforts are under way to secure a new investor

UK DWP considers digital life certificates to simplify pension checks in France

Many readers report problems with the current system

France’s main farming union threatens protests over fuel aid

‘We’ve no choice but to remobilise’ unless government increases support, says union head

Four lesser known pilgrimage walks to tackle in France

Less-crowded trails can show off France’s rural beauty and charm

New Nice mayor's tax reduction plans a windfall for homeowners

A drop in taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation can be expected in September

France-Ireland route gets more ferry crossings

New ferry to add two extra roundtrip sailings per week

Fuel shortages see Ryanair warn of cancellations as Aurigny cuts some Paris flights

Shortages could see prices rise further or routes cut altogether

French Easter weekend weather forecast April 4 - 6: up to 30C in the south-west

Pleasant and warm conditions throughout despite spells of rain in north

Union calls for easyJet Easter strike at French bases

All cabin crew are being urged to walk out

Gun owners' personal data hacked in cyberattack of French government site

Anonymous hacker said to be selling data of over 60,000 firearms registered on database

Old phones may be impacted as France begins 2G network shutdown

Lifts and some other devices could also be linked to old network

Chance to win a €1m Picasso with a €100 ticket in Paris raffle

Tickets are now on sale ahead of the draw later this month

British snowboarder found dead in French Alps after cliff fall

43-year old man fell 100 metres while snowboarding off-piste

Storm Erminio to bring strong winds to southern France

Mediterranean storm will also lead to new snow in Pyrénées

Toulon naval base to simulate nuclear accident - public to get phone alert

Two-day exercise primes workers and residents for best practices in event of an incident

Millions of French homes face higher property tax over bathrooms and heating

Councils can levy property tax on ‘comfort features’ properties are assumed to have

EV charging grants rise sharply for shared buildings in France

The scheme will support at-home charging in communal car parks, which is cheaper than using public service stations

French far-right well ahead in new poll for 2027 presidential election

Jordan Bardella would face Edouard Philippe in second round, according to results but poll raises questions

French senators meet minister over retiree citizenship refusals

Concerns raised about 'overly tough' criteria being applied since last year's circular

17 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in March 2026

See where shoppers pay more for food online, how much drivers will pay to register a new vehicle and how many wolves there are in France

Police issue alert for missing 85-year-old in south-west France

The woman was last seen visiting her brother in the Tarn department

Photos: Protesters across France join anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally

Demonstrations in Nice, Paris, Bordeaux and elsewhere part of 3,300 worldwide

Why the Pope arrived in Monaco by helicopter for historic visit

Novel transport helped avoid diplomatic headache

France set to miss EES deadline for registering all travellers

Technical difficulties with pre-registration equipment and its software hampering rollout efforts

EasyJet reopens Newcastle base with new flights to Nice

Airline offers more than 50 destinations from southern French airport after latest route added

French weekly weather forecast March 30 - April 3: chilly with rain for most areas

Weather is set to change on Saturday to give a calm and sunny Easter Sunday

Many of France’s new mayors pledge to switch streetlights back on at night

Energy-saving policy introduced during the 2022 surge in electricity prices

Attempted bomb attack at Bank of America in Paris: three suspects in custody

Explosive device discovered and removed before it could be ignited

Carrefour customers in France can now use AI to do their shopping

Supermarket giant integrates into ChatGPT platform

Meat withdrawn from French supermarkets over E.Coli risk

Lidl and Super U among stores selling potentially impacted ground beef

Ryanair becomes most popular carrier at Toulouse airport

Several low-cost carriers are targeting the French city with route expansions

New reports of Britons missing flights due to EES delays

Queues of several hours reported in Spain prior to full EES rollout

Winds over 150km/h cause damage across south-east France

Trees uprooted and swimming pool roof blown away during Storm Deborah

Say fromage! The best cheeses for National Cheese Day in France

The national day seeks to champion rare and raw milk cheeses from across the country

Suspected sighting of French family murder suspect in Texas: call for witnesses made

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès was reportedly spotted in 2020 in Texan county he visited when younger

French ferry ports warn of passenger delays as EES full rollout approaches

Software failures and insufficient staffing risk causing “congestion and disorganisation”

Americans in France urged to join anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally

Eight French cities including Paris, Nice, Lyon and Bordeaux are set to see protests against Trump administration

French weekend weather outlook March 28 - 29: cool with some rain

Temperatures below average and risk of morning frosts persists

Three fun fromage phrases for France’s national cheese day

Today (Friday, March 27) is la journée nationale du fromage

Return of cold in France brings frost and heavy snow, vineyards at risk

Experts warn that cold snap could cause ‘irreversible’ damage to crops

French mountain holidays are no longer just for skiing

Many resorts offer more than just skiing and snowboarding

France tightens checks on small non-EU parcels, UK magazine deliveries impacted

Attempts made to avoid French tax by delivering via other EU countries

Bear sighting on Pyrénées hiking trail fuels local tensions

A reintroduction programme for brown bears continues to face opposition

Reminder: clocks go forward in France this Sunday

One hour of sleep lost but later sunsets to come

How Eurostar is preparing for competitors on Channel link

‘We already run a European metro’, the operator says, to challengers Trenitalia and Virgin Trains

Fuel leak at Brittany water plant triggers tap water ban

Limits on drinking water and showers still in place for some homes

What are new mayor Emmanuel Grégoire’s plans for Paris?

Campaign promises include more social housing, expansion of car-free zones, ‘super bus’ lanes and additional police

EasyJet to equip new planes with ultra-lightweight seats for extra legroom

UK carrier says the seats installed on more than 200 new aircraft will also help cut jet fuel costs

Firefighters in France deliberately start fires to prepare for summer risk

The exercise is part of efforts to prevent real, uncontrolled blazes

South-west France motorway to adopt barrier-free tolls

The A69 linking Castres and Toulouse will be the first motorway in Occitanie to adopt the flux libre system

Bank transfers unavailable for four days over Easter in France

Plan ahead if you are planning any secure banking transfers

Five-star Paris hotel 'The Bristol' evacuated due to fire

At least 400 flee after fire breaks out in hotel kitchens

Prepare for questions if calling UK over life certificate issues from France

Reader highlights information needed to ensure pension payments resumed during phone conversation following missing letter issues

UK ETA: What happens to dual nationals who do not follow rules

Dual nationals are now told to travel to UK with British passport or ‘certificate of entitlement’

French teachers plan major strike action next week

Schools may be closed as teachers primed to walk out in south and west France

Britons in France impacted by rise in UK passport fees

The new price increases will apply to all passport applications including from overseas

Prison sentences requested for €1m MaPrimeRenov’ fraud

Seven men are accused of 'organised' stealing from the government scheme

Elon Musk criticises French officials after they share information with US counterparts

Billionaire may have manipulated company valuation through public controversy, Paris prosecutor suspects

France braces for gales of 130 km/h as polar winds arrive

Winds will be particularly strong in the south

Key points to take away from the local elections in France

France is dividing in a similar way to the United States and the UK

Find out who has been elected as mayor in your French commune

Majority of rural candidates ran without official party support

Book flights now or face price rises if Middle East conflict continues, says easyJet boss

Price increases to start ‘in three weeks’ unless situation calms

French weekly weather forecast March 23 - 27: A drop in temperature of up to 10C

Polar winds are set to sweep in from the north. Morning frosts to return

Paris Métro unveils its new jingle

Melody can also be heard on buses, trams and trains in an attempt to unify the whole network

France municipal elections: left holds major cities while far-right expands in mid-sized towns

Far-left fails to make significant gains but moderate right holds key strongholds - see map of second round results

Thefts of fuel on increase as prices remain over €2 a litre in France

High prices prompt rise of black market in many areas

Self-driving buses to arrive in France in next six months

Final testing of the vehicles is currently underway

What we know about meningitis death in Normandy

Officials say there is no confirmed link to UK cases

SNCF tickets reignite ‘no children’ debate in France

New fares aimed at business travellers and are only valid from Monday to Friday

AI photos make ‘parcel for you’ scam more credible in France

Fraudsters send texts with fake parcel photos displaying your name and address

Niche tours create new opportunities for guides in France

Guided tourism is no longer the preserve of travel agencies, tourist offices or museums

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France fuel shortages: the situation department by department

EES: Lack of equipment stalls checks for cross-Channel travellers

Family honours daughter’s memory with book donations to French schools

Readers express frustration with equity release loan in France

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UK DWP considers digital life certificates to simplify pension checks in France

France-Ireland route gets more ferry crossings

Can mairie reject solar panel request for French second home?

Millions of French homes face higher property tax over bathrooms and heating

Easter Monday in France: what shops can you expect to be open?

France’s main farming union threatens protests over fuel aid

Fuel shortages see Ryanair warn of cancellations as Aurigny cuts some Paris flights

French heat-reflecting paint firm in financial difficulty

UK DWP considers digital life certificates to simplify pension checks in France

France’s main farming union threatens protests over fuel aid

Four lesser known pilgrimage walks to tackle in France

New Nice mayor's tax reduction plans a windfall for homeowners

France-Ireland route gets more ferry crossings

Fuel shortages see Ryanair warn of cancellations as Aurigny cuts some Paris flights

French Easter weekend weather forecast April 4 - 6: up to 30C in the south-west

Union calls for easyJet Easter strike at French bases

Gun owners' personal data hacked in cyberattack of French government site

MP drops plan to allow French bakeries to open seven days a week

Dog owners warned after outbreak of deadly virus in Avignon

Rescuers in French Pyrenees warn against reckless hiking

Old phones may be impacted as France begins 2G network shutdown

Daughter appeals for help finding missing Briton, 72, in France

Easter traditions across France: from rattles and hooded processions to giant omelettes

Insurers stand by 'illegal' French health fee rises

The curious case of Good Friday: why only some parts of France have the day off

New map shows where ticks are prevalent in France

Chance to win a €1m Picasso with a €100 ticket in Paris raffle

British snowboarder found dead in French Alps after cliff fall

Storm Erminio to bring strong winds to southern France

Toulon naval base to simulate nuclear accident - public to get phone alert

Millions of French homes face higher property tax over bathrooms and heating

EV charging grants rise sharply for shared buildings in France

French far-right well ahead in new poll for 2027 presidential election

French senators meet minister over retiree citizenship refusals

17 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in March 2026

Police issue alert for missing 85-year-old in south-west France

Photos: Protesters across France join anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally

Why the Pope arrived in Monaco by helicopter for historic visit

France set to miss EES deadline for registering all travellers

EasyJet reopens Newcastle base with new flights to Nice

French weekly weather forecast March 30 - April 3: chilly with rain for most areas

Many of France’s new mayors pledge to switch streetlights back on at night

Attempted bomb attack at Bank of America in Paris: three suspects in custody

Carrefour customers in France can now use AI to do their shopping

Meat withdrawn from French supermarkets over E.Coli risk

Ryanair becomes most popular carrier at Toulouse airport

New reports of Britons missing flights due to EES delays

Winds over 150km/h cause damage across south-east France

Say fromage! The best cheeses for National Cheese Day in France

Suspected sighting of French family murder suspect in Texas: call for witnesses made

French ferry ports warn of passenger delays as EES full rollout approaches

Americans in France urged to join anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally

French weekend weather outlook March 28 - 29: cool with some rain

Three fun fromage phrases for France’s national cheese day

Return of cold in France brings frost and heavy snow, vineyards at risk

French mountain holidays are no longer just for skiing

France tightens checks on small non-EU parcels, UK magazine deliveries impacted

Bear sighting on Pyrénées hiking trail fuels local tensions

Reminder: clocks go forward in France this Sunday

How Eurostar is preparing for competitors on Channel link

Fuel leak at Brittany water plant triggers tap water ban

What are new mayor Emmanuel Grégoire’s plans for Paris?

EasyJet to equip new planes with ultra-lightweight seats for extra legroom

Firefighters in France deliberately start fires to prepare for summer risk

South-west France motorway to adopt barrier-free tolls

Bank transfers unavailable for four days over Easter in France

Five-star Paris hotel 'The Bristol' evacuated due to fire

Prepare for questions if calling UK over life certificate issues from France

UK ETA: What happens to dual nationals who do not follow rules

French teachers plan major strike action next week

Britons in France impacted by rise in UK passport fees

Prison sentences requested for €1m MaPrimeRenov’ fraud

Elon Musk criticises French officials after they share information with US counterparts

France braces for gales of 130 km/h as polar winds arrive