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WEBLatest French news, travel, strikes, taxes, new laws, visas, property and guides for visitors, residents and second-home owners in France.
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WEBUp-to-date information on what is happening in France for Britons and Americans, including strikes, new rules, crime, politics, elections and Paris Olympics.
Explainer: What is France’s Assemblée nationale and how does it …
WEBJul 5, 2022 · France’s upper house is the Senate. These two assemblées make up France’s parliament and both have a role to play in passing laws. The Assemblée nationale is made up of 577 MPs, known as députés, who are voted in by the French public during legislative elections. These elections take place every five years following presidential elections.
What is the origin of France’s motto ‘Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité’?
WEBApr 19, 2023 · In 1793, some Parisians – and soon people from all over France – painted an expanded slogan of Unité, indivisibilité de la République; liberté égalité fraternité ou la mort ! (Unity, the indivisibility of the Republic; liberty, equality, brotherhood or death!) across houses and walls. The phrase itself was not the only Revolutionary ...
How to check if an incoming call is from a cold caller in France
WEBJan 6, 2023 · This makes it easier to tell what kind of call you are receiving before you answer it. Commercial sales and marketing calls must now begin with one of the following numbers: 0162 or 0163. 0270 or 0271. 0377 or 0378. 0424 or 0425. 0568 or 0569.
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How to dispose of different waste items in France - The Connexion
WEBSep 7, 2023 · Larger items, like broken windows, mirrors, dishes and bowls should be taken to the glass container at the municipal dump or, for reusable items, given to a reuse centre such as the charity Emmaus. In the yellow recycling bin: Paper and cardboard (packaging paper, pizza boxes, milk cartons, books and paper etc.)
Streaming sites to legally watch films for free in France
WEBNov 27, 2023 · Classix is a streaming service that hosts American films and TV series. Ranging from westerns and Hollywood classics to sitcoms and prestige dramas, the programs are always shown in their original language (i.e, English). The service is free, however a premium subscription service at €8.99 per month allows you to access their TV channels and ...
France’s immigrants: We look at the trends in the latest official data
WEBAug 29, 2023 · This meant that there was a 19% rise in immigration to France in 2021 compared with 2020, but the figure was still lower compared to 2019. 2021: 246,000 immigrants entered France. 2019: 272,000 did so. Some 41% of the immigrants who arrived in France in 2021 were born in Africa. Just under a third (32%) were born in Europe.
Emergency numbers in France and other helpful numbers - The …
WEBJun 10, 2022 · 3237: (0.35/min) Outside hours GP and pharmacy information (also available on www.3237.fr) TELECOMS. ORANGE: English-speaking helpline: 09 69 36 39 00. SFR: 1023 (+ 33 6 10 00 10 23 from outside France) BOUYGUES: 3106. Forfait & Bbox: 1064 (+33 660 614 614) Forfait bloqué: 1022 (+33 664 00 20 20)