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The French health system is now sending out vaccination vouchers (bon de prise en charge) to people considered at high risk of contracting flu. Here's what you need to know about getting vaccinated with or without the vouchers, as well as receiving a Covid booster if necessary.
With France experiencing hotter summers and more heatwaves, interest is growing in the coolest areas of the country to either move to or stay in over the summer - and now a group of experts have listed seven 'cool refuges'.
In a blast from the past, calls are once again circulating in France for the 'yellow vests' to take to the streets and roundabouts, in a protest against the rising cost of living.
From a travel chest to an informal word for school, this French word has several meanings.
Fishermen blocked an oil depot in Fos-sur-Mer, in southern France, from 3am on Tuesday morning to protest against rising fuel prices and worsening working conditions.
British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Paris, Munich, Barcelona and Rome after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year.
The European Commission is planning a revision of Schengen rules on short-stay visas to make the EU’s visa policy "more coherent, secure and effective, while facilitating legitimate travel".
During a major campaign speech over the weekend, France's Marine Le Pen reiterated her long-standing policy for 'French preference' - so what would this actually mean for the daily lives of people who are legally resident in France but not French citizens?
France has selected 109 mostly rural areas where the government wants to accelerate the switch from fossil fuels to electricity - here is what the plan involves and how to check whether your commune is included.
This French expression can be used in both serious and light-hearted contexts.
European Union countries issued a total of 3.9 million new residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2025, a 10 percent increase compared to 2024, and the “highest level” since records began, according to new data. But which countries issue the most?
From politics to IT issues, we take a look at the reasons behind the longer waiting times to get or renew the carte de séjour residency permit in France.
From how US banking is affected by a new EU law to how Americans are targeted for tips, via French school lunches, here's our latest newsletter for Americans in France and those planning a move.
The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children, after its previous ban was struck down by the country's top constitutional authority, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
Forty four people were injured - with one young woman in a critical condition - after a train derailed in Normandy on Friday evening. From the latest on the police investigation to rail disruption this week, here's what we know so far.
