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You know you are in France when... champagne is on the hospital menu

Australian spotted the drink at the American Hospital in Paris

New French government announced but already faces threat of ousting

Several parties are expected to issue a vote of no confidence against new government

France weekly weather forecast October 13 - 17: Calm and warm

South-west set to see temperatures considerably above seasonal norms

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EES border checks start: long queues at Prague airport but France calm

Czechia opted to fully implement system but checks were later suspended for Britons and Australians

French PM resigns on Monday and renamed on Friday - what next?

Sébastien Lecornu promises ‘surprises’ in his new government. Socialists say the dissolution of parliament and fresh elections are now the most probable outcome

French weekend weather forecast October 11-12: Sunny with highs of 26C in south-west

Dry and calm weather is predicted for most areas

Children of late French movie star Alain Delon feud over ‘moral rights’

Actor Alain-Fabien claims his father lacked mental capacity to make changes to will

Emmanuel Macron to appoint new French prime minister within 48 hours, announces Elysée

Resigning Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu backs president and says calls to oust Macron or call new elections should be ignored

French La Poste launches a croissant-scented stamp

Limited edition stamp is a celebration of ‘French people’s favourite pastry’

Increase in unpaid sick days proposed by French government

Plans are due to come into force in 2026

France urges flu vaccination after 17,000 deaths last winter

Last year’s season was particularly severe due to ‘low vaccination coverage’, experts say

Air traffic controller defends colleagues over near-fatal air crash at Nice

He blames airport lighting issues and claims ‘staff are deeply affected’ over the incident

Dordogne runs anti-mosquito operation after chikungunya outbreak

The campaign is ‘preventative’, with affected residents asked to stay indoors and bring in pets and washing

French parliament rejects bid to impeach Emmanuel Macron

Prime minister resigned - but is now trying to seek enough cross-party support to pass a 2026 budget

Poll: French people find their politics ‘embarrassing’

Most back decision of Sébastien Lecornu to resign as prime minister but are disheartened by state of French politics

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after record-short stint in office

The new cabinet announced by Sébastien Lecornu over the weekend faced widespread criticism

French weekly weather forecast October 6 - 10: calm conditions, above average temperatures

Rain is not expected but there will be periods of cloud coverage mainly in north

Two die as storm Amy hits north of France

Violent winds also cause widespread travel disruption and power cuts

French air traffic control strike called off, Ryanair reinstates flights

Low-cost airline boss asks European Commission to reform sector, calling its president Ursula ‘von Derlayed-Again’

EV grants, low-emission zones, winter tyres: seven French driving updates for October

Including EV leasing returns, recalls, malus changes, and winter tyre rules

Americans and Britons in France: long-stay visas and residency trends 2024

Americans are among top nationalities for first-issue residency cards

Man fined for shooting neighbour’s dog dead in France

Five animal protection organisations also filed civil cases against the perpetrator

Last ski station in Loire faces closure over financial difficulties

Chalmazel faces income shortfall of up to €450,000 but department assures closure is ‘temporary’

French PM promises not to force through 2026 budget, urges compromise

Sébastien Lecornu outlining budget approach in first televised address

October 2 strikes in France: turnout figures by sector

Participation was lower than for last month’s action

Graph: how September’s inflation affects household budgets in France

Tobacco and service costs rose well above average

French weekend weather forecast October 4-5: 5C temperature drop

Strong winds and rain from powerful storm from UK will touch the north

New ‘Frankenstein’ Covid-19 variant in France: What symptoms to look out for?

Experts say winter vaccines are effective against new strain

Retired Britons in France rejected for citizenship over foreign income – what you can do

More readers speak of hardline approach taken on applications

Women in France urged to get mammograms as part of ‘Pink October’ campaign

Millions receive voucher for free screenings but uptake levels remain low

Ryanair summer 2026 schedule: Bergerac back, but not Brive nor Béziers

Not all former UK-France routes have yet been scheduled

Major UK storm to hit northern France this weekend

Gales of 110km/h along French coast are likely

Wild mushroom poisoning on increase in France: Tips to avoid it

Some species can be easily confused and cause severe poisoning or worse

Investigation launches after man dies from rabies in south of France

The man died after being admitted with classic rabies symptoms, despite the virus having been ‘eradicated’ in France since 2001

Lower turnout for second day of strikes in France but anger remains

Up to 350,000 people will join union demonstrations today, estimates the Interior Ministry, but only around 85,000 were on streets at midday

My daughter and thousands of students in France left in limbo by delayed grants

A Connexion reader got in touch to tell us about the trouble his daughter had receiving her university grant (bourse)

Wild mushroom poisoning on increase in France: Tips to avoid it

Some species can be easily confused and cause severe poisoning or worse

Who is eligible for France's new electric vehicle leasing scheme?

Rates to have use of a new electric car start at €95 per month, with the new scheme open today

October 2 strikes in France: what action to expect

Transport and education sectors set to be the most impacted

France faces EU scrutiny over inheritance law – decisions expected this month

The European Commission asked France to consider 'solutions' to the 'problem' of 2021 inheritance law

France tightens number plate rules – but certain plates now more at risk of fraud

The reforms have been planned since 2021

Fibre internet connection grant available in more than 3,000 French communes

See if you are eligible and how to apply for a grant of up to €1,200

Americans flock to renew passports in Bordeaux

In-person appointments are usually exclusively available in Paris, Marseille and Strasbourg

France launches winter 2025–2026 flu and Covid vaccination campaign

Millions are given free voucher for flu injections - or you can pay independently

Why French health authorities will be sending you more emails

Easier access to information on reimbursements aims to reduce fraud in sector

Simplification of French visa process in the pipeline

More 'digitalisation' expected for UK applications as some US applicants now benefit from postal option

French clothes bins open again with €49million government boost

Charity says its collections are slowly getting back to normal

Expansion to Nice airport approved by courts: completion expected in 2026

Upgrades will bring annual capacity up to 18 million

Photos: rare fallstreak cloud spotted in skies over southern France

A passing plane is thought to have caused the spectacular phenomena

French weekly weather forecast September 29 - October 3: Dry and chilly

Temperatures will drop over the week in most areas

French firm Virbac launches first medicated kibble to treat kidney disease in cats

Pet owners often struggle to make their pet swallow medicine

Fake delivery driver scam spreads across France: how the fraud works and what to do

Victims are tricked into handing over their bank cards under the pretext of paying a small delivery charge

DPE calculations ‘ignore centuries of French building practice’, says housing expert

Older properties are penalised by current estimates, says the president of Maisons Paysannes de France, Gilles Alglave

French woman with bipolar disorder hitchhikes across France to fight stigma

Léa Vigier is travelling the country with a sign reading “J’suis bipolaire. Tu m’invites?” to spark conversations, challenge stereotypes, and raise awareness of mental illness

Clay shrinkage cracks: financial help for homeowners in high-risk French regions

10 million homes may suffer from damage

Quick look: sentences for Sarkozy and allies in 2007 campaign funding case

The former president is to spend five years in prison due to illegal financing with funds linked to Colonel Gaddafi’s Libya

French councils pause taxe foncière rises but more apply second home surtax

Local authorities thought to be minimising extra revenue in the run-up to elections

UK probes French charges on government pensions

Some French tax offices may have wrongly applied social charges on UK government service pensions, despite international rules that normally exempt them.