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France delays new rules aimed at closing gender pay gap

EU salary rules unlikely to take effect before 2028

French fishers unite against invasive American blue crab

Millions of crabs live in Occitanie lagoons, wreaking havoc on local fishing activity

Foire aux vins 2026: France’s supermarket wine sales begin this month

When, where and how to get good deals on bottles of wine

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Thieves break into Renoir museum near Nice, steal paintings worth €9 million

Two of the four stolen paintings were abandoned in the Riviera museum gardens

More French communes adopt DNA testing in fight against dog mess

Municipalities are using genetic testing to trace dogs whose owners fail to clean up after them

French airports ‘worried’ about busy holiday periods as EES kiosks still not ready

Ryanair asks for flexible rules to continue until April

Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over removal of female staff during Hindu visit

Female workers asked to stay in backrooms and avoid coming into contact with group’s ‘spiritual leader’

Britons in France dismayed after Ryanair cuts winter flights in south

‘It is like running a bus service when you feel it might be profitable, but not taking into account the needs of the community it serves’

Firefighters in France launch new strike action: why are they striking and will it affect you?

‘Every seven seconds, firefighters are called’

Storms and gales of up to 100km/h in France as heatwave alerts to end

Strong winds forecast in north and storms in south as cooler weather arrives

Will tighter EES border checks cause long queues?

EU rules allowing border points to halt collection of biometric data at busy times have officially ended

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Increase in Covid-19 cases across France

Vaccination campaign details should soon be released

Thick smoke and flames rise from a hillside fire with trees and power lines in the foreground.

Wildfires continue across Pyrénées as strong winds forecast

Several blazes broke out over weekend and are yet to be under control

Eiffel Tower and Paris skyline seen through raindrops on a window

Temperatures to fall, rain arrives: French weekly weather forecast September 7 - 11

Wet weather to move in from the north on Tuesday

Dover ferry services return to normal after anti-migration protest

Masked demonstrators blocked access roads and briefly delayed sailings

French senator proposes prison for throwing cigarette butts during wildfire-risk conditions

Senator Sébastien Pla said the current €135 fine is not enough to deter the behaviour

Union calls for mass public-sector strike on September 29 - how you could be affected

Strikes are planned across several sectors throughout September

France court rules owner must prevent cracks to claim damages

'Homeowner failed to take usual measures', court rules

‘Enough is enough!’ easyJet pilots’ union calls two-day strike for September

The announcement follows last month’s cabin crew strike, which led to nearly 100 flight cancellations

France authorises tests of self-driving Tesla cars on its roads

The tests come less than two months after France raised safety concerns over the system

Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease leave three dead in France

Misting device thought the cause of most cases

French mayor bans mosquitoes from flying over his commune

No mosquitoes have been arrested yet – but the town is taking the nuisance seriously

France tourism proves resilient despite heat and wildfires - but the holiday map is changing

Extreme heat appears to be changing where some holidaymakers choose to go

Storms, gales, snow: France’s official weather reports become more detailed

Only certain areas in departments may see warning levels change

Temperatures to near 40C in southern France as summer confirmed as hottest ever

Five departments on orange alert; only second time France has issued this level of heatwave alert in September

US self-driving taxi company sets up business in France

Waymo claims its taxis are safer than cars driven by humans

‘Don't panic!’ Residents in south of France commune warned of boa constrictor on the loose

The albino boa is not venomous, but residents in town in Hérault advised not to approach it

Briton crashes car into cafe terrace, injuring three in south-west France

A breathalyser alcohol test carried out at the scene is said to have registered positive

Eurozone inflation reaches 3.3% - see how France compares with its neighbours

The increase was mainly driven by higher energy prices

Intense forest fire with bright flames and thick smoke over a dark tree line at night.

Arsonist in southern France jailed for five years for starting four fires this summer

474 arrests have so far been made this summer in relation to wildfires

Police helicopter brought in to tackle spate of burglaries in Dordogne, south-west France

Officers checked 170 vehicles during the three-hour operation

Ryanair Malta Air Boeing airliner approaching Luqa airport against a blue sky

Ryanair to reduce winter flights, blaming high fuel costs

Airline cut 750,000 seats to France last winter season

UK pension tax changes: what impact on residents of France

Unused funds will generally count towards taxable estates from 2027

Gironde wildfire aftermath spurs forest fire prevention debate

Questions grow over prevention, resources and forest safety

New SNCF competitor set to arrive in France in 2028

Start-up rail operator Velvet plans services linking Paris with Bordeaux, Nantes, Angers and Rennes

Several train promos launch in France

Ouigo, TER, Intercités, TGV Inoui, TGV Lyria and Eurostar are all included in SNCF's September sale

EasyJet Airbus A320-200 taking off in a blue sky above clouds.

French easyJet crew cancel strike threat following new agreement

Cabin crew promised more rigid schedules as autumn strikes avoided

Two die, several injured after boat collides with inflatable on Mediterranean coast

Pilot reportedly fell overboard before craft circled and hit the inflatable it was towing

Bayeux Tapestry on display at the British Museum: things you may not know about iconic artefact

The woven work - which may not be that French after all - is set to feature in a dedicated exhibition from September 10 - July 11

France makes polluters pay for ‘forever chemicals’

Companies releasing PFAS into water face a new charge

People walk beside a wet street reflecting palm trees and buildings on a sunny day.

Highs of up to 40C as France braces for September heatwave

Heatwave alerts already set to be implemented in south on Thursday

Partially built villa with concrete block walls and open window spaces behind a site fence.

French developer bankruptcy leaves 1,200 homes unfinished

Buyers continue to repay mortgages on homes

Another French commune cuts speed limit to 30 km/h

The move in the Somme commune of Longueau follows similar measures in other municipalities

Motorists angered as new Paris speed camera flashes at just 30km/h

Drivers have been reacting to the new installation on social media

Highs of 35C, heatwave alerts expected: France braces for hot start to September

Heightened orange alerts have only been raised once before in September

Britons in France: chance to support better UK voting from overseas

Opposition parties say elections bill lacks measures to help citizens abroad

TotalEnergies to continue French fuel price cap ‘as long as Middle East conflict lasts’

CEO makes pledge as government promises to extend aid

British tourists find gun in Lake Annecy that may be linked to Chevaline murders

Killing of four people including a British-Iraqi family remains unsolved after 14 years

Could drought change the taste of some of France’s best-known cheeses?

Production rules have been relaxed to ensure cattle get enough food – but will quality suffer?

Composite showing a commercial aircraft, an EDF building and a firefighter in protective gear

List of strike action expected in France in September 2026

Pilots, cabin crew, public services, firefighters, hospital staff and others have issued notices for protest action

Marine Le Pen speaking with raised hands during an interview in an office at the French National Assembly in Paris.

Marine Le Pen dwarfs rivals in 2027 French presidential election poll

Far-right candidate predicted to easily win first round voting

Wasp and hornet nests in France: what to do if you find one

How to deal safely with wasps and hornets on your property

A view of a sign into London St. Pancras station

Eurostar urges St Pancras expansion as France rail competition grows

Train company has also appealed decision giving Virgin green light for UK-EU trains

Cat missing for 17 years found after Gironde wildfire rescue

The reunion came after animal rescuers checked its microchip

Glowing padlock icons hover above a laptop keyboard in a dark cyber security scene.

Hackers claim to have accessed property-owner data on French official website

Warnings over phishing and scam attempts as data offered for sale

Wide sandy beach beside cliffs and calm sea at Omaha Beach under a partly cloudy sky.

Normandy D-Day UNESCO status raises questions over wind farm

64-turbines being built off the Calvados post

People walking through a leafy Toulouse park beside historic buildings

Hot weather to return to parts of France this week

Temperatures are set to rise again despite some rain over the weekend

List of 'nuisance' animals that can be hunted and trapped in France now published

Decision reignites debate over the country's wildlife management policy

Some of France's most used medicines set for longer shelf life

The five-year scheme aims to cut waste and ease shortages

French pétanque espadrilles become a hit with US buyers

Magnetic shoes started out as a joke

French police catch tailgater with road patrol by plane

Driver caught after aircraft spotted the action from above

France’s ZFEs: what are the rules and have they made a difference?

A new Insee study looks at the effects of ZFEs since their introduction

France is a great place to live - so why the new ranking?

A new global index ranks France below several of its European neighbours

Another French department introduces licence suspension for using phone when driving

The crackdown is spreading across France, but the length and conditions of suspensions vary between departments

New direct New York-Nice flights announced

American Airlines will operate the daily service from May 2027

France's 2021 inheritance law: what to show notaire if they are unaware of latest clarifications

Steps to ensure an English law will is exempted from controversial clause in French law

France health mutuelles: retirees face higher bills in 2027

Changes to healthcare reimbursements bring rising costs

What changes for residents in France in September 2026

Healthcare, pensions, employment amongst sectors to see changes

Mobile phone use ban in French high schools begins next week

New rules to extend restrictions already in place in primary and middle schools

Native case of dengue fever reported in Marseille

Health authorities conducting anti-mosquito operations in the city

Irishman arrested in south-east France over alleged antisemitic threats in supermarket

How hate speech law works in France

France 2027 election: Key points from the first presidential debate

The seven candidates set out different positions on pensions, public finances, immigration and France's role in Europe

Close-up of a hand holding a British passport with gold crest on the cover.

EU 10 years passport rule: what British travellers to France need to know

Rule is part of the EU’s Schengen Borders Code

What are les universités d'été and who can attend?

Parties are soon set to gather at a series of conferences marking the political rentrée

Storms cause widespread damage across France; weekend weather set to improve

Fallen trees, flooding and transport disruption were reported after Thursday’s storms

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Dover ferry services return to normal after anti-migration protest

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New wildfire spreads through 225 hectares in southern France

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French senator proposes prison for throwing cigarette butts during wildfire-risk conditions

Union calls for mass public-sector strike on September 29 - how you could be affected

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‘Enough is enough!’ easyJet pilots’ union calls two-day strike for September

France authorises tests of self-driving Tesla cars on its roads

Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease leave three dead in France

French mayor bans mosquitoes from flying over his commune

France tourism proves resilient despite heat and wildfires - but the holiday map is changing

Storms, gales, snow: France’s official weather reports become more detailed

Temperatures to near 40C in southern France as summer confirmed as hottest ever

US self-driving taxi company sets up business in France

‘Don't panic!’ Residents in south of France commune warned of boa constrictor on the loose

Briton crashes car into cafe terrace, injuring three in south-west France

Eurozone inflation reaches 3.3% - see how France compares with its neighbours

Arsonist in southern France jailed for five years for starting four fires this summer

Police helicopter brought in to tackle spate of burglaries in Dordogne, south-west France

Ryanair to reduce winter flights, blaming high fuel costs

UK pension tax changes: what impact on residents of France

Gironde wildfire aftermath spurs forest fire prevention debate

New SNCF competitor set to arrive in France in 2028

Several train promos launch in France

French easyJet crew cancel strike threat following new agreement

Two die, several injured after boat collides with inflatable on Mediterranean coast

Bayeux Tapestry on display at the British Museum: things you may not know about iconic artefact

France makes polluters pay for ‘forever chemicals’

Highs of up to 40C as France braces for September heatwave

French developer bankruptcy leaves 1,200 homes unfinished

Another French commune cuts speed limit to 30 km/h

Motorists angered as new Paris speed camera flashes at just 30km/h

Highs of 35C, heatwave alerts expected: France braces for hot start to September

Britons in France: chance to support better UK voting from overseas

TotalEnergies to continue French fuel price cap ‘as long as Middle East conflict lasts’

British tourists find gun in Lake Annecy that may be linked to Chevaline murders

Could drought change the taste of some of France’s best-known cheeses?

List of strike action expected in France in September 2026

Marine Le Pen dwarfs rivals in 2027 French presidential election poll

Wasp and hornet nests in France: what to do if you find one

Eurostar urges St Pancras expansion as France rail competition grows

Cat missing for 17 years found after Gironde wildfire rescue

Hackers claim to have accessed property-owner data on French official website

Normandy D-Day UNESCO status raises questions over wind farm

Hot weather to return to parts of France this week

List of 'nuisance' animals that can be hunted and trapped in France now published

Some of France's most used medicines set for longer shelf life

French pétanque espadrilles become a hit with US buyers

French police catch tailgater with road patrol by plane

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