Price drops for French mobile contracts - which offer cheapest deals now? The average price for a package has fallen by 10% in the past year
FULL LIST: Copper internet to end in 162 French communes from Friday Check if your commune will be affected
Microsoft users in France at risk of cyberattack and should update urgently The government platform www.cybermalveillance.gouv.fr has warned of several vulnerabilities in the software
news French TV show pulled for mocking woman who fell in love with ‘AI Brad Pitt’ The woman described how she had been conned out of more than €800,000
French councils ‘broke rules’ on smart camera surveillance of public Illegal camera activity included the use of real-time facial recognition software
Trump and Musk invited to an AI summit in France, says Macron By the time of the summit, Mr Trump will be President of the United States for the second time, while Mr Musk will likely be part of his administration
Photos: These five small towns in France top new ranking of Wikipedia visits A famous coastal town is in first place followed by a medieval hilltop favourite and three mountain resorts
You can now report certain crimes anywhere in France using online tool The new tool is now live, and aims to get a police officer or gendarme to review your report report within 48 hours
Ryanair to change boarding pass rules: French flights affected Travellers who 'want the piece of paper are the same demographic that were the first ones to switch to the internet for cheaper airfares' says airline boss Michael O’Leary
Death of Paris student: What is ‘The Sorority’ app that sent alert? The free app is designed to alert other users in the event that members feel unsafe or at risk of male violence
France puts forward ‘Emilia Pérez’ for 2025 US Oscars The ‘transgender musical’ film has been recognised at Cannes, but has also attracted controversy
Brigitte Macron to make appearance in new Emily in Paris series ‘We had a fantastic time together. It was a real honour,’ says star Lily Collins
Franco-Lebanese tycoon acquires French media giants Rodolphe Saadé expands his media portfolio with the purchase of BFM-TV and RMC for €1.55billion
French authorities launch major crackdown on illegal streaming The watchdog has already blocked almost 200 sites since the start of the Ligue 1 football championship
Push to reduce 200 more no-reception phone zones in France A total of 200 sites are covered by a new decree. You can search a full list online to see if your area is included
Watch out for this scam parcel text in run up to Christmas in France Gendarmerie are warning people to stay alert to this common Chronopost scam
How French tax officials are using AI to track fraud The software is continually being fine tuned to enhance its ability to identify potential discrepancies
Orange to offer French satellite internet service ‘to rival Starlink’ It will be aimed mainly at people living in remote areas who cannot otherwise access high-speed internet. Rates will be €49.99 a month
Orange fined record €26m for fibre optic rollout failures in France The telecoms giant disputes the decision by the national regulator
How to get financial help to repair a smartphone in France The national ‘bonus réparation’ scheme is set to include broken smartphones from next year
Watch out for new energy bill scam in France The email includes bank details and a phone number and warns customers of an ‘unpaid bill’
Woman in France loses €1,300 in online car hire scam The victim made the error of communicating with the scammer outside of the online car hire platform
How to keep up with French news and improve your language skills From podcasts to social media, there is a wealth of resources available
Petition calls for ban on children’s junk food ads in France A consumer association in France has launched a petition to ban junk food advertising to children on TV and the internet, in a bid to beat childhood obesity.
Here are the 68 French towns where daily post deliveries are stopping The trial is part of La Poste’s plans to adapt to lower levels of post being sent
More towns take away street advertising signs in France Mayors say that the boards cause visual clutter and use too much energy
Scam alert in France: Watch out for online energy fraudsters Energy cost scams have soared by 127% this year as costs rise, with more fake-but-convincing websites popping up. Here’s how to avoid falling victim
Macron among French politicians to pay respect after South Korea crush Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has also tweeted condolences after it emerged that more than 150 people have been killed in a Halloween crush in Seoul
PHOTOS: See the 14 places vying to be France’s most loved monument The shortlist has been revealed ahead of the final result of this year’s competition in two weeks' time
MPs vote to formally end licence fee in France The vote will get rid of the €138 annual fee but critics say it will be replaced by an ‘unfair tax’ and could threaten the independence of broadcasting services
Frenchman’s bid to remove the shame of having the name Kevin A filmmaker called Kevin is set to make a documentary to investigate the origins of the negative associations surrounding the name in France
Why your health reimbursements in France may not be arriving Email account problems have meant that up to 20,000 doctors have not been able to send the necessary forms for reimbursement
‘As a foreigner I cannot vote but a French person is voting for me’ Olga has lived in France for 30 years but without French citizenship they are unable to vote – but via a special platform, they have asked someone else to vote on their behalf
Marine Le Pen: ‘Putin could become ally to France again’ The far-right presidential candidate said that the ‘great power’ could be an ally ‘against Islamic fundamentalism’
Black truffle from France sells for US$10,000 at online auction The truffle weighs more than 1kg and was sold as an NFT (non-fungible token), meaning the buyer will receive both the actual truffle and an official certificate showing proof of ownership
5G antennas in France do not present risk to health, agency confirms The update comes after the French health authority’s report said the same in April
French countryside better connected to fibre internet than cities New figures suggest that the rollout of fibre optic internet has been faster in rural areas, with medium-dense areas getting left behind
Orange promises 24-hour solution to fixed line faults in France Orange will install satellite wi-fi hotspots in local mairies to enable people with laptop computers or smartphones to communicate during an outage
French city warned over ‘intrusive’ use of CCTV to check number plates The data protection authority issued an alert to Valenciennes in connection with its agreement with Chinese technology giant Huawei for plate recognition and image analysis systems
President Macron takes to TikTok to answer Covid-19 vaccine questions The president invited young people to ask questions directly to counter what he called ‘complete rubbish’ spreading online; but users are perhaps more interested in his T-shirt...
France in top 5 for cycling in the world, Google Maps data shows Rising cycle route use pushes France and the city of Paris into the global top 5, amid record bike sales and national and local government help for bike purchases
French cities catch on to 15-minute order-to-door grocery apps Rapid services operating in Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Lyon and Lille. Services say shoppers now want to order groceries like taxis and not to set time delivery slots
Leading medics condemn Macron’s timetable for ending Covid lockdown In an open letter, 23 doctors and scientists say that France risks another epidemic wave in summer, and ‘appears deaf to WHO warnings’ about reopening too soon
TV viewers in France sue Canal Plus for refund over forced upgrade Consumer association brings legal action against French pay-TV broadcaster saying ‘opt-out’ sales practices are also being adopted by other firms including telephone service operators and insurers
Scam alert in France as malware texts target parcel deliveries Text messages appear to be from a courier about a parcel delivery but there are a number of clues that they are a scam. We explain how to avoid falling victim, and what to do if you have
EU health pass: People can ‘start thinking about Europe summer travel’ The European Commissioner said that the EU was still on track to introduce a digital health pass by mid-to late-June; it comes as support for the plan is high in France
Covidliste: Get a Covid vaccination from leftover doses in France Almost 300,000 people have already signed up to a new platform that connects users to participating vaccination centres, for doses that would otherwise be thrown away. We explain
Covid France: Tests and vaccination updates April 4 Updates on the health situation in France, including when at-home Covid tests will be for sale, party organisers facing jail time, and QR codes suggested for entering restaurants
Paris Louvre uploads almost entire art collection for free online The museum remains closed due to Covid but almost half a million major works can be seen online after a super-modern web revamp. Complete digital tours available.
€3.6 billion fibre optic rollout in rural France 'catastrophic' Problems with faulty installation of fibre optic broadband have been reported across the country and blamed on subcontracting of work by phone companies
Make money by turning your home in France into a film set A production company in the south of France is calling for distinctive traditional, or very modern, properties to add to its filming location database. Owners are paid if their home is used
Why ADSL broadband fees and phone deals may go up in France The price of maintaining the old copper lines that are the backbone of the ADSL system is a 'real problem', says provider Orange
'My fibre-optic installation in France was far from speedy' Nick Inman recounts the seven weeks it took to be connected to fibre-optic by Orange in his village
France fines Google €1.1m over 'misleading' hotel ratings Government watchdog said internet giant's practice of using its own criteria rather than official classification was ‘particularly damaging’ for both consumers and hoteliers
New system allows notaires more use of video conference Notaires hope they will, in due course, be able to conclude all important legal contracts by video conference
Covid France: Vaccination wait times reach up to 2 months Vaccinations for those aged 75 or over, or with at-risk health conditions, start today - but wait times have now risen to two months in some areas
Covid vaccine: France debates jabs for chronic conditions France is discussing whether to make the vaccine available for people with chronic conditions - as the booking website experiences difficulties
Hollywood hero's support phone message for Corsica Leader of local business association gets action star Chuck Norris to deliver a New Year greeting
Thousands protest across France against new security law Huge crowds were seen across the country this weekend in protest at the controversial new law, with clashes erupting in several cities
French shop owners - what price decent online service? Samantha David argues that if small shop owners made just a tiny fraction of the online customer service effort of a certain global internet market place, they would have happier clients - and make much more money
French parliament adopts controversial security law The bill, which would limit the spread of ‘malicious’ images of police officers, passed 388 to 104 votes, but critics say it may not pass through the Senate
What issues will Macron’s Covid-19 speech address? President Macron is to speak to the nation tonight at 20:00. We explore the main issues he is likely to address
France: Pet owners warned about lost pet scam Gendarmerie in the Var have warned of scammers targeting the owners of lost pets on website Pet Alert, and demanding payment for the animal’s ‘safe return’
France switches on 5G, but mobile white zones remain Since 2018, some 2,066 so-called 'white zones', where there is little or no mobile phone coverage, have been identified
France lockdown: The exemption forms you need We explain the three different types of confinement exemption "attestation" forms required during the second lockdown in France
Assurance Maladie in France now emailing Covid contacts Emails are sent to validated email accounts registered on the Assurance Maladie website, but calls are still being used in some cases
France to release ‘more interactive’ StopCovid app The new track and trace app is being launched in France on October 22 after only 2.6 million people downloaded the first version.
Lille issues ‘moratorium’ on 5G technology Lille mayor Martine Aubry has confirmed a moratorium on the controversial technology pending a 2021 report on its possible implications for health
France begins 5G mobile technology frequency roll out France has today (September 29) opened up billions of euros worth of more 5G frequencies to mobile phone operators, as the country starts rolling out the controversial technology.
French PM ‘not ruling out’ second lockdown amid record cases French Prime Minister Jean Castex has refused to rule out a second lockdown if Covid-19 worsens and announced further measures, as a record 16,000 cases are confirmed in 24 hours.
Found! French family of World War Two mystery Bible owner The French family of the owner of a lost Bible that was found by an English soldier on the battlefields of World War Two has been traced via social media.
Macron: France ‘will adopt 5G’ as a ‘country of innovation’ France “will adopt†5G and will continue to be a “country of innovationâ€, French President Emmanuel Macron has said, hitting back at critics of the new technology who would rather an “Amish modelâ€, he said.
All police in France will wear body cameras by July 2021 All police and law enforcement officers in France will carry body cameras as standard from summer 2021, the government has confirmed.
Animal cuts internet cables in southwest France Engineers take two days to track down the source of the problem - an invasive animal from South America
