An article in today’s France 24 detailed what the present feeling is in the ever stressed political world. It proves interesting reading……..
News & Alerts
Former first lady Danielle Mitterrand dies at 87
22/11/2011 By
Resistance heroine, humanitarian and widow of a president, Danielle Mitterrand, who died early Tuesday aged 87, was never content with the ornamental role of a traditional French first lady.
French nuclear safety upgrade required
18/11/2011 By
France needs to upgrade the protection of vital functions in all its nuclear reactors to avoid a disaster in the event of a natural calamity, the head of its nuclear safety agency said, adding there was no need to close any plants.
Air France strike update
01/11/2011 By
Air France cancelled around 15 percent of flights on Monday but claimed the upper hand in a dispute with striking cabin staff after two trade unions withdrew from the industrial action over reorganisation of staffing on certain routes.
New Zealand win over France by 1 point.
23/10/2011 By
France played the game of their life but the New Zealand All Blacks will be the team with their name on the trophy!
French women face fine over niqab
22/09/2011 By
Two French women who continue to wear the full-face veil in defiance of a new law banning it in France are set to appear in court for sentencing.
500,000€ solitaire stolen from Normandy Stud
14/09/2011 By
A Stud Farm near Caen in the Auge region of Normandy recently were victim to a burglury. It was not horses that the burglers were after but as the ‘Gendarmes’ announced, it was the families heritage that was the focus.
Caution perhaps – findings from 36 dead wild boars
06/08/2011 By
Without wishing to cause any alarm unnecessarily it might be prudent to take caution. Following on from the finding of 36 wild boars that were found dead last month in the bed of Gouessant on the Côtes d’Armor area, some of the results and analysis reports are back. They tend to reinforce the suspicion of green algae.
Ban on Smoking on French beaches
01/08/2011 By
THREE quarters of French people are in favour of more beaches introducing a smoking ban, a new survey has revealed.
Radiation fears surround France’s old uranium mines
01/08/2011 By
Radiation fears surround France’s old uranium mines Locals of the Brittany region in France project fears of raising a family and living a life nearby hazardous uranium mines that possibly emit dangerous radiation levels.
Keep off the roads this weekend if you can
30/07/2011 By
As we mention in our Editors Comment this week. Its the holiday season across France. If you can possible avoid the roads then its perhaps a very good idea to stay at home!
French and English jailed in £6m black market veterinary medicines scheme
21/07/2011 By
A stud farm boss and a riding school owner accused of dealing in illegal veterinary medicines — playing a key role in a £6m scam — have both been convicted on all counts.
Storm weather Alert
12/07/2011 By
France Metéo have issued a warning level Orange across much of France tonight, covering 33 departments. Fierce storms with severe thunder and lightening strikes are forecast from the south west district up through the Massif Central and across east towards the Belgium borders.
Le Tour de France – full steam ahead
08/07/2011 By
For those who are avid followers, or even those mildly interested in cycling, you have to admire the drive and determination of the competitors in the harsh demanding event.
On verge of collapse DSK case
01/07/2011 By
The case against former IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn is on the verge of collapse after prosecutors admitted they had serious doubts about the credibility of his alleged victim, according to a report published on Thursday.
Freed hostages arrive back in France
30/06/2011 By
Herve Ghesquiere and Stephane Taponier have arrived back on French soil after being held hostage in Afghanistan for 18 months.
Scrapped – the French Holiday home Tax
19/06/2011 By
Its sprouts… E Coli…well perhaps!
10/06/2011 By
German public health officials on Friday identified locally-grown bean sprouts as the source of an E.coli outbreak that has killed at least 30 people and cost farmers millions in lost sales.
French Facebook & Twitter ban!
08/06/2011 By
France has ruled that broadcasters cannot mention Facebook or Twitter on the air, citing a 1992 decree targeting subliminal advertising. Some bloggers argue that the move is indicative of the backwardness of French officials.
