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Bordeaux municipal vote: police arms and cruise ships among key issues

Green candidate seeks second term but faces tough challenge

How do France’s municipal elections work?

Votes take place over two rounds on March 15 and 22

Parking, climate, safety: key issues for Nice residents in upcoming local elections

Four main alliances vie for control of city

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Paris mayor election: key campaign points and voting intentions

Safety issues, parking fees, and social housing are major issues in vote

Renault to switch to electric-only sales in France by 2030

50% of sales outside of Europe to be traditional combustion engine or hybrid

Cold set to return to France - and snow at low altitudes across Isère and Haute-Savoie

Storm in south-east forecast to bring up to 80mm of rain on Saturday

Lufthansa pilot strike hits flights across Europe, including France

Two-day strike announced at short notice affects nearly half of flights

Now is the time to install Asian hornet traps across France

Catching the queens early reduces problems later, with 2026 set to be a challenging year

Pope’s visit to Monaco: what is the schedule and who can attend the papal mass?

Pope Leo will make his first visit to the principality in late March

Grants for fibre internet open to all in France: how they work

Help with laying new cables for the high speed connection technology is available

SNCF tickets for summer and autumn travel across France on sale today

Extra tickets for Nice, Marseille, and Annecy available across several months

France faces technical delays in EU EES border rollout

Problems with kiosks and tablets raise doubts over meeting deadlines for new biometric entry-exit checks

Venues close as fire safety checks ramp up across France

Many bars and other late-night venues are being shut down for lack of compliance

British woman who went missing from her home in Nîmes found in Italy

Danisah, 28, disappeared at the beginning of the month

Floods close roads in Var, south of France, after 130mm rain

Several rescue missions were carried out, including evacuating people from vehicles and homes

French weekly weather forecast March 9 - 13: rain returns across country

Temperatures will remain above average before dropping at the weekend

New French vehicle tests target modified scooters and mopeds

Obligatory inspections expanded to include a new speed check

Toulouse airport traffic falls in 2025

EasyJet base closure weighs on passenger numbers

Residency changes in France: more Americans, card fees set to rise and test centre update

Among those renewing residency cards, Britons stood out with a 38% increase in renewals in 2025

French authorities crack down on ‘cash-in-hand’ work practices

Cases involve property owners and home workers

Will warm and wet weather continue in France?

State forecaster Météo France has provided spring predictions

French court ruling may open way for cases against wind turbines

Tests on claimant's house found high levels of 'infrasound' that could not be stopped by home insulation

Rare sprite storm image taken in France shared by NASA

Image shows red luminous flashes known as ‘sprites’, or farfadets in French

French weekend weather forecast March 7 - 8: sun in north, rain in south-west

Temperatures set to remain above seasonal highs

US airline can ban passengers who do not wear headphones for audio - French flights impacted

New ‘headphone policy’ comes amid expansion of online WiFi services

France debates allowing shops to employ staff on May 1

Workers in all but essential fields must currently be given the day off as a paid holiday

French rail groups continue push to reopen closed lines

Groups have criticised new Bordeaux-Lyon line for failing to serve rural communities

French forced heirship law: possible solution for some

Campaigners are turning towards marital legislation as a potential avenue

Waste management dominates local elections in Dordogne

Illegal dumping has become an issue to be addressed by candidates in Périgueux

Brittany and western France to see more Saharan sand deposits

Particles will combine with rainfall to be visible on buildings and cars

Storm Regina to hit southern France, 80mm of rain forecast

Risk of flooding is low but soils in the area remain waterlogged

Var resident leaves €9m fortune to commune - but family contest the validity of the will

Updated will was not produced when in sound mind, argues family

Why have so many areas of France reverted to 90km/h speed limit?

Speed limits now vary considerably across the country

French cities where it is better to buy than rent in 2026

New study shows where it makes more financial sense to buy if living there long term

Did an illegal pit bull dog kill woman in France? Court case opens

Pit bull terrier Curtis ‘obsessed’ with biting and may have been trained by woman’s partner

French family benefits drop: millions of households affected

Families to lose four years of increased payments. Government will use savings to fund increased parental leave

Did you know? Injured skiers can get special SNCF train in France

The dedicated carriages have more space, time, and assistance for injured passengers

Self-service mini shops spread in rural western France

The ‘supérettes’ are in areas without easy access to a shop

Macron makes TV speech to France about Middle East conflict

Iran bears responsibility for conflict but US and Israel acted outside of international law, said president

Farmers block motorway in western France: are protests returning?

Around 50 tractors blocked the A87 for almost four hours amid demands for improved water policy

France to expand nuclear arsenal amid global instability, new European alliance announced

UK among eight countries able to host French nuclear air forces at bases

Further allergy warnings in France as pollen spikes continue

Cypress and Alder pollen levels remain high as mild conditions contribute

See who is running to be mayor in your local commune

Election of more than 34,000 mayors takes place via municipal elections

March 1 or March 20 - why are there two dates for the start of spring in France?

The meteorological calendar is becoming increasingly popular

Reshuffle: who is in and who is out in new French government

New appointees come as focus turns to upcoming municipal elections

Residents pull together as flood clean-up continues across western France

Volunteers, neighbours and local networks step in as waters recede

Doctors’ records hit by cyberattack: up to 15 million patients in France affected

Information about sexual orientation, infidelity, and assaults taken alongside administrative data

French weekly weather forecast March 2 - 6: warm and dry before rain returns

Highs of 18C, considerably above seasonal averages, expected

More ticket-free toll motorways due in France despite driver confusion

Operators press ahead with plans to remove traditional entry barriers

Graph: France’s largest cities ranked for financial stability

All but two saw score decrease since 2014

Road between France and Andorra to reopen from March 9 after rockfall

Reopening to come more than seven weeks earlier than initially forecast after end of January closure

Map: See how February rainfall compares to average in your French department

More than 30 departments classified as showing ‘extremely high’ levels of rainfall

A mayor backs British woman ordered to leave France over low income

Briton ordered to leave the country after her small business failed to generate enough income in its first year

Pont Neuf in Paris to be transformed into the world’s largest immersive artwork

Visitors will be able to walk through the temporary installation as they cross the Seine

Unwanted sales calls at record levels in France: how to stop them

Use apps to block calls, respond in English: Connexion readers give tips

What changes for residents in France in March 2026

Major changes for drivers, hospital patients, and property owners

Hope for Britons visiting France as MPs call for more flexibility on 90/180 days rule

There are calls for issue to be raised at the next UK-EU annual summit in May

MPs pass end-of-life bill in France – what does it contain?

The aim is to create new legislation on the right to die

Saharan sand deposits to fall across France next week

First episode of year will affect southern and western France - and as far north as Brittany

French weekend weather forecast February 28 - March 1: Showers but calm

Temperatures will drop but remain above average for the season

40,000 residency card renewals proceed smoothly in the main

There is a standardised process for prefectures to use but not all are doing so

Anti-mosquito activity already in France amid ‘exceptional’ weather

Wet and warm conditions are encouraging some species to emerge early

Frequent ‘roaming animal’ warning near Toulouse ring road amuses drivers

‘Faster than the traffic’ or ‘competing in the Olympic biathlon’ among humorous online comments

Two further skier deaths confirmed after weekend avalanches in French Alps

Experienced ski tourers were found when avalanche transceivers emitted warning

BBC says no plans for content subscription service in France

Broadcaster’s ‘Sounds’ app has been unavailable since July 2025

France heat: 130 records set on February 25 - will it continue?

Seasonal records set as far north as Normandy and in the Alps

Aer Lingus launches summer Nice-Cork service

Two flights per week between May and September link south of Ireland and France

Local elections in France: new bids to allow non-EU foreigners to vote

Two MPs put forward separate bills to allow Britons, Americans and other foreign residents to take part

Is it time to stop changing the clocks in Europe?

Campaigners say it would help improve health and also reduce traffic accidents

Gisèle Pelicot memoir hits sales top spot in France

The book has been translated into 22 languages

New tax on deliveries from outside EU: How will it affect customers?

The new charge applies to deliveries valued under €150

Two French banks must reimburse clients unjustified fees

The banks have also been fined a combined €9.2 million

Ski station near Nice closes for season due to lack of snow

Several southern Alpine stations are at risk of permanent closure due to changing climate

UK’s ETA transition period ends: what changes for residents of France?

Rules have been toughened for those with dual UK or Irish and another citizenship

Quotas for wolf shootings relaxed after rise in attacks in France

Farming unions say the changes do not go far enough

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Lufthansa pilot strike hits flights across Europe, including France

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Floods close roads in Var, south of France, after 130mm rain

France’s Lascaux cave museum celebrates 10th anniversary with year of events

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Petition to save dog accused of killing French woman reaches 30,000 signatures

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French weekly weather forecast March 9 - 13: rain returns across country

New French vehicle tests target modified scooters and mopeds

Toulouse airport traffic falls in 2025

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French authorities crack down on ‘cash-in-hand’ work practices

Will warm and wet weather continue in France?

French court ruling may open way for cases against wind turbines

Rare sprite storm image taken in France shared by NASA

French weekend weather forecast March 7 - 8: sun in north, rain in south-west

US airline can ban passengers who do not wear headphones for audio - French flights impacted

France debates allowing shops to employ staff on May 1

French rail groups continue push to reopen closed lines

French forced heirship law: possible solution for some

Waste management dominates local elections in Dordogne

Brittany and western France to see more Saharan sand deposits

Storm Regina to hit southern France, 80mm of rain forecast

Var resident leaves €9m fortune to commune - but family contest the validity of the will

Why have so many areas of France reverted to 90km/h speed limit?

French cities where it is better to buy than rent in 2026

Did an illegal pit bull dog kill woman in France? Court case opens

French family benefits drop: millions of households affected

Did you know? Injured skiers can get special SNCF train in France

Self-service mini shops spread in rural western France

Macron makes TV speech to France about Middle East conflict

Farmers block motorway in western France: are protests returning?

France to expand nuclear arsenal amid global instability, new European alliance announced

Further allergy warnings in France as pollen spikes continue

See who is running to be mayor in your local commune

March 1 or March 20 - why are there two dates for the start of spring in France?

Reshuffle: who is in and who is out in new French government

Residents pull together as flood clean-up continues across western France

Doctors’ records hit by cyberattack: up to 15 million patients in France affected

French weekly weather forecast March 2 - 6: warm and dry before rain returns

More ticket-free toll motorways due in France despite driver confusion

Graph: France’s largest cities ranked for financial stability

Road between France and Andorra to reopen from March 9 after rockfall

Map: See how February rainfall compares to average in your French department

A mayor backs British woman ordered to leave France over low income

Pont Neuf in Paris to be transformed into the world’s largest immersive artwork

Unwanted sales calls at record levels in France: how to stop them

What changes for residents in France in March 2026

Hope for Britons visiting France as MPs call for more flexibility on 90/180 days rule

MPs pass end-of-life bill in France – what does it contain?

Saharan sand deposits to fall across France next week

French weekend weather forecast February 28 - March 1: Showers but calm

40,000 residency card renewals proceed smoothly in the main

Anti-mosquito activity already in France amid ‘exceptional’ weather

Frequent ‘roaming animal’ warning near Toulouse ring road amuses drivers