A new episode of The Local's Talking France podcast is back, where we discuss the serious drought that the country is facing after a scorching summer, how lengthy residency permit delays are affecting people's daily lives and the rising anger across the country due to fuel prices.
government
Yes, you read that right - a mayor in southwest France has issued an order “banning” people from getting sick in his town. The elected official said his "absurd" move was for a good cause....
Local
According to a recent report by Airparif - the official independent organisation that monitors air quality in Paris - air quality continues to improve in the capital....
Local
Eiffel Tower director Patrick Branco Ruivo will step down at the end of the year, the tower’s operator has announced, after female staff were excluded during a visit by a Hindu religious group – an incident that triggered a strike that closed the Paris landmark for a day....
News
The new British PM said in an interview broadcast earlier on Wednesday that rejoining the EU was among the potential answers to the unavoidable question of what Britain's future relationship with Europe could look like....
News
France is in discussions with the UK on ending the so called one-in-one-out accord of 2025 which aimed to reduce the number of migrants illegally crossing the Channel to England on small boats, the interior ministry said on Wednesday....
News
Starting in October, the Nord département is expanding its Camion bleu France Services outreach with a seventh vehicle. This will allow it to make 23 additional stops across a large area stretching from the coast to the Lille metropolitan area....
government
With just months to go before the April 2027 vote, restoring public finances should be a top priority for every candidate. Without at least a minimum of candor and transparency, frustration could easily turn into anger....
News
Gluten-free diets have become more common across the world, but in the country known for its bread and pastries, finding 'sans gluten' options can still be a challenge in France. Tell us your advice for enjoying France gluten-free....
safety
Nearly 8,000 French firefighters marched through Paris, calling for more staff and funding and protesting what unions describe as a lack of government action....
schools
In the working-class suburbs of Aubervilliers and Montreuil, protesting students criticized a lack of resources and expressed the feeling of being left out, while rejecting claims that they are manipulated by radical-left politicians....
business
The Global CEOs Dinner Club brings business leaders and political figures together at high-level events in Brussels and is now seeking to expand into France....
government
Allegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However, the country's constitution makes this unfeasible in many ways....
