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A decade on, survivors and families still rebuilding after Paris attacks
Their lives changed forever on November 13, 2015, when coordinated jihadist attacks killed 130 people in Paris.
France probes suspected terror threat linked to 2015 attacker
France's anti-terror unit said Saturday three people were in custody as part of an investigation into a suspected terror threat linked to Salah Abdeslam, the last surviving perpetrator of the...
France's Macron says drug trafficking fight must respect 'sovereignty'
French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that any effort to combat drug trafficking must respect the sovereignty of all nations, in a veiled criticism of the controversial US anti-narcotics...
French court sentences American to 30 years for murdering wife and lover
A French court on Friday sentenced an American man to 30 years in prison for killing his estranged wife and mother of his three children and her lover outside Paris in 2020.
Which of Europe's anti-immigration parties are the most extreme?
The rise of anti-immigration parties in Europe shows that the far-right doesn't have to be in power to push its agenda and influence policy making. The Local's Conor Faulkner takes a look around...
MAPS: The towns in France where property prices are falling
Property prices across France might be slowly rebounding, but some towns have seen a drop in median sale price. Here are the details.
IKEA to open more stores in towns around France
Swedish furniture brand IKEA plans to increase its number of outlets in France, particularly in medium-sized towns and cities.
EasyJet's Toulouse to London Gatwick service resumes as 17 new flights unveiled
For the 2025-2026 winter season, easyJet has expanded its services in France with flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes, and Toulouse, including one route that has...
France arrests four over protest at Israeli orchestra concert
French police have arrested four people over protests that disrupted a concert by Israel's national orchestra at the Paris Philharmonic music hall, a prosecutor said on Friday.
French unions call for new strikes in December
French unions have called fresh strikes in December, in hopes of putting pressure on MPs as they vote on the precarious 2026 Budget.
It's only fair Americans pay, says French MP behind healthcare fee plan
French MP, François Gernigon, has told The Local why he proposed a new law that would ensure American retirees are charged a minimum fee to access the French healthcare system.
New flights to and from France in 2026
Dozens of new flight routes to and from France will be launched in 2026. Here are the details, so you can start planning your next holiday.
OPINION: 10 years on from the Bataclan, France can't be complacent or optimistic
In the years after the murderous terror attacks of November 13th 2015 the resulting "civil war" and "mass revenge", predicted by some, failed to materialise, but France cannot be complacent or too...
What will be open and what'll be closed on November 11th in France?
Tuesday November 11th is a public holiday in France - marking the anniversary of the end of World War I and an occasion to remember the dead of all wars.
The French Christmas markets you have to visit in 2025
From huge and world-famous to small, cute and traditional, France has plenty of options for enjoying a Christmas market.
France caps bank charges for winding up a dead person’s accounts
New rules set a limit on the amounts French banks can charge for closing the account of a deceased loved one.
French Expression of the Day: Le Fisc
A figure feared throughout France.
French Phrase of the Day: Sécher les cours
This French expression might be accompanied by a harsh talking to or a punishment.
Cotisations: Why you might get an unexpected French health bill
Healthcare in France is state funded, but it still requires people to 'pay in' to the system - and for certain groups this can come in the form of unexpected healthcare charges known as...
COMPARE: Which country in Europe is the easiest to retire to?
Finishing work and heading off to a glorious new life as a retiree in Europe is the dream for many, but just how easy is it to do in reality? We compare the rules in 9 countries in Europe.