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State-controlled telephone company Orange has been allowed to start removing copper wires in some municipalities from the end of 2024, with the whole country to be disconnected by 2030.Orange must work with other suppliersInitial plans to…

Residents of 11 areas across four regions of France will now be able to 'opt in' to receiving advertising material at home as part of a new three-year trial to reduce waste and waste collection costs.If successful, the trial will be…

A state of natural disaster was issued to cover nearly 80 French municipalities, allowing owners to assert their insurance rights for damage caused by recent exceptional storms.This includes 73 municipalities in Corsica, which was hit last…

The French government has a system of alert levels to protect against the effects of drought, with various restrictions introduced depending on the severity. In this article we show the overall alert levels at departmental level, more…

The Community of Communes of Haute-Saintonge on the mid-Atlantic coast of France has chosen BayWa re to develop an innovative hybrid project on the site of the Pôle Mécanique de la Haute Saintonge. August 23, 2022 Blake MatichBayWa re is…

National parks in France are suffering from overcrowding, prompting authorities to expand an awareness campaign on how best to respect the environment.The Federation of Regional Natural Parks sounded the alarm after noting that too many…

The French government has a system of alert levels to protect against the effects of drought, with various restrictions introduced depending on the severity. In this article we show the overall alert levels at departmental level, more…

People in areas of southern France where water consumption has been limited to 200 liters per day per person generally said they did not notice the difference. Local authorities in nine communes in the south of the Var department have…

France is currently facing a drought crisis, with nearly every department introducing some sort of water restriction rules. The Minister for Ecological Transition, Christophe Béchu, said today that more than 100 municipalities are now…

This weekend marks the 32nd edition of Nuits des étoiles, which begins tonight (August 5) and will continue until Sunday evening (August 7).The event is organized by the French Astronomical Association (AFA) and offers 476 special…

Each department of metropolitan France now has at least a few municipalities on one of the four drought alert levels. It comes after the country's Minister for Ecological Transition, Christophe Béchu, confirmed that last month was the…

Press play to listen to this article Driven by a looming energy crisis, cities across Europe are turning off the lights. While Spain has made such measures mandatory, ordering shops to turn off…

Drought restrictions have spread across France in recent weeks, but now two towns in the Dordogne have been ordered not to use water for non-essential purposes for a different reason linked to water issues. supply. The inhabitants of…

Vast swaths of blackened pine forest in southwestern France must be replanted and homes and businesses rebuilt 'according to different rules' dictated by the climate crisis, Emmanuel Macron said, as he called for a European fleet planes to…

If you live in the right area, you may be able to save on supplemental health insurance by purchasing a policy called communal mutual.A collective police for the citySometimes known as village mutualit is a communal collective subscription…

Several cities in France have canceled fireworks scheduled as part of July 14 (July 14) celebrations due to the risk of wildfires and drought restrictions in mind. July 14 marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison in…

The Normandy Gendarmerie has converted a motorhome and is using it to connect with communities in more rural areas of the department. The van, which is adorned with a navy blue livery, now circulates in the seven municipalities of…

A mayor in central France has become the latest to return a pile of rubbish to its owner after becoming exasperated by fly tipping and fly tipping.Patrick Foulon, mayor of Saint-Père-sur-Loire (Loiret), returned 12 bags of garbage to their…

From Paris to Pantin (source: Jeanne Menjoulet / flickr, Creative Commons)…

Some 14 municipalities in the Dordogne have asked the state to declare a natural disaster following the violent storm that hit the department on June 20, seriously damaging cars and homes. Read more: Vehicles, homes: claim compensation for…

A state of 'natural disaster' was declared in 123 municipalities in France following the violent storms that hit the country in early June. We explain what this means.The municipalities concerned are spread over 18 departments (complete…

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Speaking from the back of a van adorned with campaign posters and loudspeakers, veteran politician Son Chhay is determined to convince voters that democracy in Cambodia is not dead .Along with the newly created…

There are 126 French communes (101 in mainland France and 25 in overseas territories) that are seriously threatened by coastal erosion over the next century, according to a new list published by the government. The majority of…

Reduced rates on financing via the CEE housing renovation programSince May 1, households have been receiving around 30% less money for certain projects thanks to one of the main housing renovation aids in France aimed at making properties…

Emmanuel Macron will face far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the second round of the French election on April 24, with polls suggesting a much tighter final race than in 2017.Here's what the first-round results tell us so far.…

President-candidate Emmanuel Macron will face a run-off against Marine Le Pen on April 24, after winning 27.6% and 23.41% of the first-round vote respectively (with 97% of the ballots counted) in the presidential elections. of this year.…

35,080 of the 35,080 national municipalities reportedThe 2 best candidates qualify for a second roundThe incumbent president upended French politics to win in 2017 without major party supportThe incumbent president upended French politics…

During the Covid closures and curfews in France, some communes have decided to turn off their streetlights at night, both to encourage people to respect movement restrictions and also to save money and energy. energy.Read more: Streetlights…

If you don't mind a bit, a small van equipped for sleeping has been a perfect solution for generations.You wake up to a view of the sea, mountain peaks, the medieval village church, or anywhere a vehicle less than 5m long and 2.3m wide can…

If you don't mind a bit, a small van equipped for sleeping has been a perfect solution for generations.You wake up to a view of the sea, mountain peaks, the medieval village church, or anywhere a vehicle less than 5m long and 2.3m wide can…

By any measure, Napoleon III had an impressive CV. Not only was he the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, but in the mid-1800s he became President of the Second French Republic and then, following a coup, Emperor of its Second Empire. As…

The municipalities will be able to have their own speed cameras if they wish, under a new law passed by parliament.The law was drafted in response to the yellow vests events, but also covers a whole range of other topics. Read more: Who are…

Providers of "health booths" - small booths with screens, speakers and basic medical equipment such as stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs - are reporting growing interest as more patients opt for appointments. virtual you at the general…

Recently released statistics show that more than half of residents of certain regions of France were employed in Switzerland in 2018. © Sergii Figurnyi | Dreamstime.com The data, published by INSEE, a French statistics agency,…

The exhibition is called Raymond Depardon – Municipalities – It is held until April 24, 2022 at the Pavillon Populaire in Montpellier. Its curator Gilles Mora presents it as follows: On March 1, 2010, under the presidency of Nicolas…

A man in south-west France who accidentally blocked phone signal and internet connection in two towns in a bid to prevent his children from going online now faces six months in jail and a €30,000 fine.The man, who lives in Messanges…

A man in south-west France who accidentally blocked phone signal and internet connection in two towns in a bid to prevent his children from going online now faces six months in jail and a €30,000 fine.The man, who lives in Messanges…

Town planning issues can arouse strong passions in France, especially when it comes to Local Urban Plan (ENJOYED).This document determines what can be built where, how high and, most importantly, what cannot be built.Buildings are not its…

France has received 4 billion euros in foreign investment which will go to 21 new projects and create 10,000 new jobs across the country, the Elysee announced, in the fifth annual "Choose France" campaign.Investment plans include: 850…

The world's first fixed sound radar camera has been put into service on the roads of a rural town in Yvelines (Ile de France) to encourage drivers to reduce the noise of their vehicle to avoid a fine. The radar was inaugurated yesterday…

There has been a constant stream of concerns that artificial lights are regularly eroding our ability to see the stars. And a recent essay published in Science!-->!-->…

A mayor in a rural region of France is calling on the government to do more to repair "medical deserts" - areas where there is a significant shortage of regular general practitioners, in a problem that is estimated to affect between 6 and…

Several municipalities in central France have reintroduced the wearing of masks in outdoor areas in order to fight against the increase in Covid cases.The new rules mean that masks must be worn in outdoor spaces, including open-air…

Several municipalities in central France have reintroduced the wearing of masks in outdoor areas in order to fight against the increase in Covid cases.The new rules mean that masks must be worn in outdoor spaces, including outdoor markets,…

Several municipalities in central France have reintroduced the wearing of masks in outdoor areas in order to combat the rise in Covid cases.The new rules mean that masks must be worn in outdoor spaces, including outdoor markets, spaces…

What do the 15th most populous French city and three villages with less than 6,000 inhabitants have in common? They all received a Prix France Moche. The Paysages de France association awarded its Prix de la France moche to…

A small village in central France finally seems ready to give its streets official names (and number its houses) after decades without any. However, not all 430 residents agree with the move.The village of Faux-la-Montagne, in Creuse, has…

Nearly 20% of France's coastline is threatened by erosion and sea level rise, a new interactive map shows, as the COP26 climate change conference opens in Glasgow today (Sunday, October 31 ).The interactive map, compiled by FranceInfo,…

A mayor of a small town in eastern France has become the latest to return illegally thrown waste to his owner and to deposit waste dumped in the garden of the culprits.Jean-Pierre Dessein took action after being exasperated by the waste…

The mayor of a small town in eastern France has become the latest to return illegally dumped waste to its owner and dump litter in the garden of the culprits.Jean-Pierre Dessein took action after being exasperated by the waste dumped…

The coming month will be marked by TV royalties, slight modifications to certain pensions and the launch of Tobacco Free Month, making November the best month to quit smoking among others. We recap the changes.A phantom increase in gas…

Much of the northern half of France has been affected in the past 24 hours by Storm Aurora, which brought strong winds sweeping from west to east. This first storm of the autumn season started yesterday afternoon around Brittany and…

A new purchasing aid system has opened up for Ile-de-France residents wishing to buy an electric or hydrogen vehicle.One of the devices is aimed at individuals and the other at vehicles for professional use.Who are eligible?People meeting…

Eco-villages, schoolboy, where people join a community to live together in an environmentally responsible way, has seen its popularity increase over the past year as the experiences of Covid-19 and containment have inspired many to…

Eco-villages, schoolboywhere people join a community to live together in an environmentally friendly way, has seen a surge in popularity over the past year as the experiences of Covid-19 and lockdown have inspired many to consider starting…

France is today (October 6) on the verge of deciding to impose a minimum cost for the postal delivery of books in order to "strengthen the book economy" and "create equality between sellers" .The deputies demanded that a minimum price, but…

Snow tires will be compulsory for vehicles in several mountain municipalities in France from November 1, but the government has clarified that drivers found without them will not be penalized this year.Interior Minister Gérald…

The state of natural disaster - natural disaster - has been declared in various places in France including six municipalities around Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) and five in Côte-d'Or, following a drought in the summer of 2020 .…

A natural disaster - natural disaster - has been recognized in five municipalities in Dordogne and 24 areas in the North, following the floods and droughts that occurred this year and last year. If the government declares a natural…

Prime Minister Jean Castex is due to announce a € 8.4 billion plan to improve life in rural France today (September 24), after the idea was first announced by his predecessor Edouard Philippe two years ago.The announcement…

Reader question: Could you please explain on what basis the housing tax and property tax are established for second homes? We seem to pay a lot more than our friends who also have a second home in France and wonder if this can be…

The public telephone company Orange is committed to installing satellite phones and wi-fi transmitters in town halls in municipalities whose landlines have been cut off by storms or accidents. The government has exerted increasing pressure…

With the start of September comes the start of the hunting season in France, with the country's 1,313,000 hunters authorized to pursue and kill 90 different species of animals. The season starts at different times depending on the…

Torrential rainfall of 244 mm in just 3 hours caused flooding in parts of the Gard department in southern France on September 14, 2021. Dozens of people were rescued and one person is missing. Rescue from floods along the A9 motorway in…

A village cafe restoration project is slowly restarting after Covid restrictions put many of its projects on hold.the 1,000 coffees program, in collaboration with city councils and other local authorities, had opened about 20 cafes before…

A village cafe restoration project is slowly restarting business after Covid restrictions put many of its plans on hold.the 1,000 coffees program, in collaboration with city councils and other local authorities, had opened about 20 cafes…

France is plunged into a fourth wave of the Covid-19 epidemic, with figures showing that cases are below the alert threshold in only eight departments, and more areas reimposing restrictions.France is plunged into a fourth wave of the…

A village in central France has beaten 13 others to be named the “Favorite French Village” for 2021. After weeks of voting, Sancerre, in the Cher, was named successor to Hunspach, in the Bas-Rhin, for…

A village in central France has beaten 13 others to be named France's Favorite Village for 2021. After weeks of voting, Sancerre, in the Cher department, has been named successor to Hunspach, Bas-Rhin for the title The Favorite Village of…

More than a third of municipalities (36%) plan to increase their share of property tax property tax this year. The information comes from a survey conducted among 1,869 municipalities and inter-municipal authorities by the Association of…

More than a third of municipalities (36%) plan to increase their share of property tax property tax this year. The information comes from a survey of 1,869 municipalities and intermunicipal authorities by the Association of Mayors of France…

When we talk about the role of IMWA, we must avoid anachronism. It was neither a solid organization of mass national parties, like the Second International founded in 1889, nor a centralized party of world revolution, as the Third…

The top 500 of the best places to live in France for 2021 have been unveiled, in the second annual study by the quality of life group the Association towns and villages where life is good ("the association of towns and villages where life…

The top 500 of the best places to live in France for 2021 have been revealed, in the second annual study of the quality of life group The association of towns and villages where it is good to live ("The association of towns and villages…

Why was the Commune important?For just 72 days – from March 18 to May 28, 1871 – a revolutionary government ruled Paris and espoused a host of radical causes: decent conditions for workers; free universal education; separation of church…

The Paris Commune sparked an insurrection on March 18, 1871, when the radical National Guard, largely left-wing, refused to accept the authority of the…

Marx's analysis of the Paris Commune is a shining example of the interplay between revolutionary theory and practice, argues Katherine Connelly The Paris Commune made Karl Marx famous. After the workers of Paris took control of their city…

This article was last modified on March 9, 2021. The title and summary have been modified due to better accuracy for our readership. The mayors of 10 municipalities have introduced new regulations against the use of pesticides under local…

The slowness of responses from emergency services, home delivery delays and problems with installing fiber optic links mean that some addresses have to be changed to be more precise.Many communes, mostly rural, do not have street names or…

Owners and tenants can now benefit from a single payment of up to € 150 to improve access to very high speed in municipalities that do not yet benefit from an optical fiber connection and which should not do so. in the…

The Council of State has said that the power to ban or authorize the use of pesticides in France rests with the state rather than local mayors. The judges noted that the police specializing in pesticides had the power - "confined to state…

This is a timely question because today (September 3) the French government announced the details of its 100 billion euros economic stimulus plan and, part of it (500 million euros) has was allocated to improving digital infrastructure,…

Dozens of Breton municipalities have been ordered not to drink tap water following an ammonia leak in a river.The accidental spill into the Aulne River came from the Vol-V factory in Châteaulin, Finistère, the…

The increase in cases in France has been widely reported, with masks becoming mandatory in public places in thousands of cities. Countries, including the United Kingdom and Belgium, have advised against all but essential travel to and…

Mayors as well as prefects in France now have the possibility of imposing the wearing of masks in the streets and other places of their municipalities.It is estimated that 1,400 have already done so, and more are following suit every…

French telecom operators committed to better 4G coverage when they signed a “Mobile New Deal” in 2018. 4G is a system for connecting mobiles to the Internet and is faster and preferable to its 3G…

The new decree was taken in Mayenne this Saturday, August 1. It applies to anyone aged 11 and over, with the exception of sports.So far, only four municipalities in the department had made the mask compulsory everywhere - including…

By Vejas Liulevicius, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville A civil war had broken out in France, with Paris being the home for 72 days. It was as if the original French Revolution of 1789 was replaying. Who declared himself in…