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Jun 11, 2023
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Paris Olympics security chief resigns over 'inappropriate' conduct
Paris Olympics security coordinatorwhas resigned following his suspension for alleged "inappropriate behaviour" towards a woman, officials said Sunday.
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Jun 11, 2023
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Macron urges Iran to stop backing Russia in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi to "immediately end" Tehran's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which involves supplying Moscow with attack drones, the Elysee said.
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Jun 11, 2023
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French town pays tribute to those who chased off knife attacker
Hundreds of residents of the French town of Annecy gathered Sunday to honour the people who rushed to stop a man accused of stabbing six people, including four toddlers, at a playground last week.
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Jun 11, 2023
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French summers, wine and qualifications: 6 essential articles for life in France
The good, the bad and the commuter ugly of French summers, prehistoric places you can visit, why French vintners are digging up their vines, and getting your hard-earned qualifications recognised - our must-read articles this week
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Jun 11, 2023
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ANALYSIS: Who won the great French pension battle?
It is all over. After five months the great pensions battle of 2023 is won and lost, writes John Lichfield. So from the unions to the politicians to the French people themselves - who are the winners and losers?
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Jun 10, 2023
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France knife attack suspect charged with attempted murder
The man detained in the stabbing of six people including four young children in the French Alpine town of Annecy has been charged with "attempted murder", a prosecutor said Saturday.
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Jun 10, 2023
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French court sentences man to 18 years for burning alive pregnant teenager
A court in France sentenced a man to 18 years in prison on Friday for stabbing and then burning alive his 15-year-old girlfriend.
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Jun 10, 2023
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Macron says 'positive' news on children hurt in France knife attack
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said the health of the preschool children badly wounded in a mass knife
attack by a Syrian refugee was "heading in the right direction", as the attacker refused to cooperate with police.
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Jun 10, 2023
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PODCAST: Will summer in France be strike free and are there really loopholes in the 90-day rule?
The Talking France podcast is back with a new episode looking at whether French pension strikes are truly over, the town mayor who is increasing water bills and the pitfalls of 90-day rule 'loopholes' - and as is it's now summer we're looking at the issue of air conditioning in France, plus some tips to make the most of the season.
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Jun 10, 2023
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Inside France: A nation in shock after knife attack on toddlers
Our weekly newsletter Inside France looks at what we have been talking about in France - and of course the news this week has been dominated by shock and horror at the appalling attack in Annecy, in which four toddlers and two adults were stabbed.
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Jun 09, 2023
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Local heroes recount French knife attack
One young man used his rucksack as an improvised shield; two council workers ran towards the danger; French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday met the ordinary heroes who confronted the Annecy knife attacker.
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Jun 09, 2023
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French supermarkets to continue price controls until end of 2023
French grocery stores will continue offering selected everyday items at below-inflation prices until the end of the year, France's Bruno Le Maire has announced.
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Jun 09, 2023
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Reader question: Can I take a loved one's ashes from France to the UK or US?
After the cremation of a loved one in France, it’s understandable that friends or family might want to take the ashes ‘back home’ to be scattered. But there are paperwork requirements for transporting ashes across national borders.
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Jun 09, 2023
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Working in France: What to know about getting foreign qualifications recognised
Foreigners, including Brits post-Brexit, looking to work in France may need to get qualifications or certifications from their home country recognised.
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Jun 09, 2023
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French Word of the Day: Chevet
This French word is often in the press after something tragic has happened, although you might also see it in furniture catalogues.
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Jun 09, 2023
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LATEST: The transport strikes that will hit passengers in Europe this summer
Inflation is pushing unions across Europe to demand new pay hikes, raising the risk of train and airplane strikes this summer. This rundown will help you plan ahead to know if your holiday plans will be affected.
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Jun 06, 2023
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Clashes in cities as France faces last-ditch bid to derail pensions overhaul
There were minor clashes in several French cities on Tuesday as left-wing groups and unions staged a 14th day of strikes to try to derail President Emmanuel Macron's pensions overhaul, insisting that the fight to thwart the changes is not over even after it became law.
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Jun 06, 2023
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EXPLAINED: How to get a 'numéro fiscal' and create a French tax account
Whether you're declaring your taxes for the first time or you are a property owner and need to complete the new property tax declaration, here's how to go about setting up your French tax account.
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Jun 06, 2023
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Are French pension strikes over?
Periodic strikes have been causing disruption in France since January, while anti-pension reform demos have repeatedly flared into violence in the big cities - but is the battle over pension reform finally over?
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Jun 06, 2023
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Paris on track for 2024 Olympics, says mayor
Paris is on time and on budget for the 2024 Olympics, the city's mayor said on Tuesday, dismissing concern expressed recently by a senior Olympics official.
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Jun 06, 2023
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24 hours of Le Mans - 5 things to know about France's famous car race
This year will mark the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance-focused sports car race, held each year near the town of Le Mans, France.
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Jun 06, 2023
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Inflatable tanks and 'fake news': What you probably didn't know about D-Day
On June 6th, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops invaded the northern French coast, marking the beginning of the end of Nazi Germany - here are some lesser known facts about a remarkable day in history.
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Jun 06, 2023
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Which French airports will be hit by cancellations during Tuesday's strike?
Tuesday marks the latest pension strike in France and flight cancellations and delays should be expected as air traffic controllers walk out. Here's which airports will be affected and when.
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Jun 06, 2023
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Protests and flight cancellations: What to expect from Tuesday's French pension strike
You might have thought the long-running battle over French pension reform was over - but it's back! Tuesday marks the latest day of strikes and demos. From flight cancellations to train disruption, here's what to expect.
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Jun 05, 2023
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UPDATE: French court jails two over attack on Brigitte Macron's relative
A French court on Monday sentenced two men to jail after convicting them on charges of beating up the great-nephew of
French first lady Brigitte Macron last month outside her family's chocolate shop.
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Jun 05, 2023
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Lakes, reservoirs and rivers: Where are France's best inland beaches?
Take a look at the map of France's best beaches and the first thing you will notice is that many of them are a long way away from the sea. This is because in France, a 'plage' doesn't always mean the seaside.
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Jun 05, 2023
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French films with English subtitles to watch in June 2023
The cinema club 'Lost in Frenchlation' is back with more screenings of French films with English subtitles in June. Here's what's coming up in Paris, Biarritz and Nice.
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Jun 05, 2023
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Discover France's eight new blue flag beaches
Home to hundreds of Blue Flag beaches - a designation certifying the beach has met environmental and clean water standards - France added eight new locations to its list in 2023. Here are some to explore this summer.
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Jun 05, 2023
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9 of the best things about summer in France
If you're here on holiday then you can be pretty sure of a good time - but even for people forced to earn a living, the summer has a lot to look forward to. Here are some of our favourite things about a French summer.
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Jun 05, 2023
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Trial begins for French youth accused of burning alive teen girl
A man went on trial in France on Monday facing accusations of stabbing and then burning alive a 15-year-old girl in 2019 who was likely pregnant by him at the time.
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Jun 05, 2023
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French Word of the Day: Quoicoubeh
If this French word confuses you, you are not alone - teachers and older French people are baffled by it too.
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May 23, 2023
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How do the French talk about 'French' kisses, doors and manicures?
From doors to sex aids, coffee styles to fried potatoes - when speaking English many things are described as 'French' - but what do the French themselves call French kissing, French doors, French toast and French letters (to name but a few)?
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May 23, 2023
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QUIZ: Can you sort the France facts from the France fiction?
There are plenty of things about France that are stranger than fiction, but can you sift the real facts from the ones we just made up?
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May 23, 2023
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Paris prepares for 'cliff diving' event on banks of Seine
Paris will host the Cliff Diving World Series event in June, it has been confirmed (despite not possessing any cliffs).
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May 23, 2023
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'Hundreds of thousands' will get free tickets for Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
"Hundreds of thousands" of people will be able to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for free, organisers have said amid ongoing criticism about the price of tickets for next year's event.
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May 23, 2023
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Reader question: What do the French call a 'French kiss'?
In English if you want to describe a passionate kiss, you invoke the French. But in French it is not 'une bise française'.
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May 23, 2023
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French word of the Day: Galocher
The dictionary will tell you it's an old-fashioned type of shoe. Younger French people will tell you it's something quite different.
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May 23, 2023
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France formalises ban on short domestic flights
France has formalised its ban on domestic flights for journeys possible in less than two-and-a-half hours by train, which is already in effect in practice but was published in a government decree on Tuesday.
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May 23, 2023
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France's SNCF holds €1 train ticket sale
French train operator SNCF has put 10,000 tickets on sale for €1 to celebrate the first anniversary of the 'slow train' OUIGO Train Classique service, which runs between Paris and Lyon, and Paris and Nantes.
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May 23, 2023
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France unveils new, more ambitious emissions-cutting plan
The French government has unveiled its plan to accelerate cuts to its greenhouse gas emissions, targeting a reduction of 50 percent by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.
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May 22, 2023
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New French law could streamline return of Nazi-plundered art
Senators in France will examine a bill to streamline the process for the restitution of cultural property in public collections that had been looted as a result of anti-Semitic persecution between January 1933 and May 1945.
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May 22, 2023
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Long queues at Paris CDG airport 'due to shortages of border agents'
Long queues reported at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on Monday were caused by a shortage of border control agents, said airport bosses.
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May 22, 2023
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Campaigners file legal challenge to halt Nice airport expansion plans
A legal review could still halt extension plans at Nice airport, even though work is already under way, campaigners hope.
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May 22, 2023
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Reader question: How do I convert income into euros for my French tax declaration?
If you're a foreigner in France, you may be declaring income from another country - here's how to do your currency conversions.
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May 22, 2023
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Family members accused of starting 23 fires in south west France
Three members of the same family have appeared in court on suspicion of starting at least 23 fires in south-west France last summer, which caused hundreds of thousands of euros worth of damage.
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May 22, 2023
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French expression of the Day: De gaieté de coeur
These days, you're more likely to hear this in its negative version.
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May 22, 2023
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Demands for inquiry after French police ask schools for information on pupils absent on Muslim festival of Eid
Teaching unions and anti-racism charities have demanded an inquiry after French police sent a request to schools for information on the number of pupils absent on the Muslim festival of Eid.
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May 22, 2023
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How to file your 2023 French income tax declaration
From who needs to complete it to what income you need to declare, here's your guide to the 2023 income tax declaration.
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May 21, 2023
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C.Africa allows health evacuation of Frenchman accused of spying: family
A former French soldier accused of spying in the Central African Republic was allowed to return to France for health reasons but still faces a Bangui trial, his family said Sunday.
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May 21, 2023
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Three die in Marseille shooting as gang murders surge
Three men died Sunday in an assault rifle attack in the French port city of Marseille, which has seen a surge of drug-related gang murders in recent months, police said.