SFR customers in France warned to be vigilant following cyberattack Data from potentially millions of customers were taken following data breach
Festive travel reminder for residency card holders as new border checks expand in France The EU’s Entry/Exit System is being rolled out progressively
Road blockades by farmers continue on Monday despite call for Christmas truce A meeting between local union leaders and officials in Toulouse will determine pre-Christmas blockades
news Retired French butcher takes Chronopost to court over year-long missing parcel Parcel containing homemade foie gras went missing in December 2024 but butcher says company did not acknowledge issue
French weather forecast for Christmas week: where will there be snow? Temperatures will drop to nearly 5C colder than seasonal averages
Five departments on orange alert as heavy rain and floods continue in south of France Conditions are expected to worsen through the afternoon
‘I saw flames’: Air France plane makes emergency landing in Lyon after technical fault Flight carrying 173 passengers to Ajaccio diverted to Lyon-Saint-Exupéry on Saturday
Farmers’ protests ease but key motorway blockades hold firm in south-west France Pressure on the government over its handling of cattle culls continues as Christmas nears despite a drop in protests
French border IT failure blamed for Christmas getaway delays at Dover Cross-Channel ferries and Eurotunnel hit by technical issues on exit checks
Cold Christmas in France forecast High-pressure system will move into France from north-east at the start of next week
British ‘Puppet Master’ conman in French jail wins phones back on appeal Robert Hendy-Freegard was given a six-year sentence after hitting two gendarmes with his car
Alleged British hacker in jail in France offers to help with police data breach Recent attack targeted police files
‘Elves crossing’: Normandy village installs fun roadsigns for Christmas Heuland has also cleared its airspace to ensure safe passage for Santa Claus and his reindeer
New census data shows French population growth: how does your area fare? Strong growth noted along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts
French weekend weather forecast December 20 - 21: cold front on way Heavy rain expected in several areas on Sunday
Latest: French farmer protests disrupt motorways and access to ski resorts Action intensifies ahead of Mercosur trade deal vote on December 19. Map shows protests on Wednesday
Ryanair UK routes return to Bergerac for summer 2026 Dozens of flights to Dordogne airport offered by low-cost carrier in summer season
Photos: fresh snow boosts French ski resorts More snow is expected in the Alps and Pyrénées this weekend, ahead of the popular Christmas season
French mayor fines engine idling motorists: What does the law say? Is it illegal to keep your motor running when stopped in France?
French farmer protests intensify: motorways blocked, trains disrupted Vote on EU-South American trade deal at end of week may see protests escalate
How to dispose of bulky waste in France Furniture, white goods…gas bottles? What counts as bulky waste and how to dispose of it
‘Super flu’ gains ground in France, vaccination urged Strain of virus is more transmissible than counterparts leaving hospitals at risk of being overrun
‘No-licence’ cars: six rules to know in France Double the number of these cars were registered in 2024 compared to 2019
Hiker videos pack of seven wolves at Alpine ski resort ‘Unprecedented’ video captures wolves roaming on slopes
Deadlines for sending Christmas post from France to UK and other destinations Deadlines for many international destinations are different
Aer Lingus to relaunch Dublin-Montpellier route Service will fly twice per week during summer season with easy US connections touted as bonus
New step-parent law in France? Notaires push for legal and tax recognition Proposal to recognise legal status with fairer taxation and new rights and duties within families
Funeral held in Normandy for last Native American soldier to survive D-Day landings Charles Norman Shay was among first to land on Omaha beach and a recipient of Silver Star and Legion of Honour medals
Visual: how healthy do Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» think they are? Progress in smoking rates but more than one in five people polled say they feel they drink excessively
Lost cat reunited with French family after 11 years thanks to identification tattoo Tattoo helped shelter to find owners of the injured, elderly cat
‘We thought it was a plane crash’: magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Nîmes Tremors felt throughout suburbs as epicentre only 8km from city
French weekly weather forecast December 15 - 19: heavy rain in south Temperatures to remain above average despite downpours
Minister open to easing cattle cull rules as French farmers block motorways Ongoing action comes in response to culling of cattle affected by contagious Lumpy Skin Disease
Many parcel collection points in France are overwhelmed as Christmas approaches Heavy customer traffic and farmer road blockades add to problems faced by delivery networks
Warnings issued over connecting to public WiFi networks in France Lack of encryption and risk of connecting to ‘fake networks’ leave users at risk of hacking attempts
Provence’s santon makers seek geographical protection for historic craft The small, hand-painted clay figurines are at the heart of traditional French Christmas nativity scenes
France impacted by EU approval for €3 tax on small parcels from outside the union Tax could coincide with separate French fees for parcels says Finance Ministry
Winegrowers outraged by €0.01 bottle of wine in French supermarket Lidl claims labelling error but local farmers’ union says it threatens local production
Farmers block roads and clash with police in Occitanie over cow culling order A75 blocked by around 100 tractors with protests set to continue into weekend
French weekend weather forecast December 13 - 14: calm but grey Temperatures set to remain above average for the season but become progressively cooler
President Macron defends French ‘laïcité’: what is this? Teachers say younger students are shunning secularism in France
Bardella: ‘great patriot’ Nigel Farage will be next UK PM Meeting is first time Farage has agreed to meet with French far-right
Couple in France unable to receive post as home ‘too dangerous’ to access La Poste said the decision had been made to protect its workers
Travellers returning to UK from France warned over taking sandwiches, dairy, and meat Restrictions on food imports from earlier this year continue
British and French travellers to be impacted by new ‘social media rules’ for US travel American authorities will ask travellers to hand over social media information as part of application process to visit country
French supermarket’s ‘vegetarian wolf’ Christmas advert is worldwide hit Clip has been viewed millions of times after version with English subtitles spread
‘Leave Brigitte Macron alone after anti-feminist comment’: Government official The president’s wife was filmed backstage at a show by a controversial comedian
French MPs vote in favour of 2026 Social Security budget: What changes for you? Pension reform suspended but planned freezes on this and other benefits removed
Why your home insurance in France is likely to increase Climate change-related claims cost more than €5 billion last year
Do drivers still need Crit’Air car pollution stickers in France? Low-emission zones are set to be removed
‘Eurostar Snow’ trains return connecting London to French Alps Weekly service stops at six stations close to iconic Alpine resorts
French first as black wolf pack confirmed as living in Var Female with black coat gave birth to four pups who inherited rare fur
Foie gras, pâté, and terrine: 8 Christmas food ‘scams’ to watch out for in France Find out which seasonal snacks are on this watchdog’s naughty list for 2025
Far-right MP suggests reopening of legal brothels in France ‘The current system is the height of bourgeois hypocrisy’, he has claimed
Which airline is the worst for delays across Europe? Three companies saw at least 40% of flights delayed this year
Pets are considered luggage on airlines, EU court rules Landmark ruling follows loss of dog on Argentina - Spain flight
Rochefort’s Hermione replica put up for sale amid €10m repair shortfall The association that built the replica 18th-Century frigate needs new investment partners
Storm Bram hits Ireland and UK: France to catch tail-end Ferry cancellations announced with winds of 115 km/h and seven-metre waves forecast
Paris metro station Villejuif-Gustave Roussy named world’s most beautiful International architecture award supported by Unesco given to stop on metro line 14
Investigation launched after hunter fires at wild boar just feet from a busy road in central France A 76-year-old man was taken into custody after the incident
Buyer must compensate sellers after trying to change bid for French apartment Court orders the buyer to pay compensation to sellers
Musk calls for EU to be abolished after €120 million fine for X The South African billionaire’s social media platform was found to have breached EU rules
Air France announces launch of Paris CDG – London Gatwick flights Twice daily flights to start in March 2026
Strike action to hit travellers flying to France from Luton over Christmas Check-in and baggage handling staff confirmed six days of strike action during the peak holiday period
French weekly weather forecast December 8–12: how long will mild temperatures continue? Scattered rain limited to the north with the south largely dry and settled
Widow in France wins payout after life assurance company cancels policy blaming Brexit UK firm had told reader, 80, she would not receive any payment
Millions of Perrier bottles blocked in south of France over bacteria concerns Anomalies found at plant in Gard
Pink number plates officially arrive in France from 2026 The new system is designed to help curb fraud and make checks easier for police
British teen resident in France had to register in EES on re-entry 13-year-old without a DCEM young person’s travel document was told he would be subject to the 90/180 days rule
Global recall of diabetes glucose sensors: French patients impacted Up to three million distributed sensors provide dangerously low readings
French weekend weather forecast December 6 - 7: Highs of 20C as temperatures spike Warm spell comes despite rain in west and north
Why does eastern France celebrate Saint-Nicolas on December 6? Father Christmas may be known for his present delivery on December 24, but in the east of France, another bearded figure bearing gifts is celebrated much earlier in the month
