#france

#france

Most days involve some degree of frantic scurrying between the start and finish, hitting the road early to go stand around the team buses.

France has emerged as a premier destination for 'van life', offering a myriad of landscapes from mountains to coastlines perfect for caravans and campervans.

"We said to ourselves that we couldn't let this pass. So we launched this appeal. It's not just a classic demonstration, but a real blockade."

France's military power is deeply rooted in a long-standing tradition, establishing it as one of the foremost military forces in Europe since the Napoleonic era. The nation has evolved its military capabilities, reinforcing its stature globally while integrating advanced technology from its leading defense contractor, Dassault Aviation.

The money collected at tollbooths on France's motorway network is allocated to private companies managing the roadways and is essential for maintaining them, ensuring their good condition.

Germany coach Christian Wück emphasized the need for his team to adapt to France's powerful attack, noting they have their own strengths in offense and defense.

"There were between 100 and 150 masked individuals, armed with Molotov cocktails, fireworks, stones, iron bars and baseball bats," local police union leader Laurent Nadeau told AFP.

The number of people killed and injured in hunting accidents in France is on the rise, new figures show, despite new safety measures around guns and alcohol.

France has officially entered the space race with a rocket named Orbital Baguette One. The name is not just a nod to one of France's most iconic exports, but also a wink to Star Wars, with the OB-1 abbreviation paying a playful tribute to Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.

In total, 104 residents were welcomed into emergency shelters, with some 120 homes dangerously close to the flames.

Reports have emerged from foreign residents in France facing issues with their carte vitale health insurance cards, either malfunctioning or not functioning at all. There are instances of several couples, who are long-term British expatriates and retirees, whose cards have been refused in the past weeks, primarily in the Pyrénées-Orientales region. Despite reaching out for assistance to local French authorities, the response indicated it was a national issue due to a technical error rather than a localized occurrence.

Electricity producers are often compelled to sell overproduced energy at a loss due to a lack of storage, which constitutes an 'unacceptable economic and energy loss.'

The end of the departure process sees France with no permanent military presence in West or Central Africa, marking a significant decrease in French influence.

The Mon Réseau Mobile map, operated by Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (Arcep), allows users to compare services in a particular area offered by Bouygues, Free, Orange, and SFR.

A British student has faced issues accessing university accommodation in France due to hurdles related to the Visale rent guarantor scheme subsequent to Brexit.

The normal procedure if you are pulled over for speeding in France is to be given a ticket and allowed to continue on your way, unless your driving is judged to be dangerous or you are committing other driving offences such as driving without insurance.

On these sections, vehicles are scanned and an automatic photo taken, allowing people to keep driving without stopping, similar to the system in place at the Dartford Crossing in the UK.

Water restrictions in France vary by commune, creating a complex system where local rules might differ even within the same département.

France has over 5,500 kilometres of coastline, attracting many visitors who prioritize beach time, with one in five American visitors in 2022 indicating plans to relax at the seaside.

More than half of all boys in France access porn sites on average every month from age 12, according to the French audiovisual watchdog Arcom.

Since 1900, the average temperature in France has warmed by 1.7C. Every decade since 1970 has been warmer than the previous one.

French President Emmanuel Macron argued for Europe to pursue "strategic autonomy" in defense to act alongside NATO, emphasizing the need for self-sufficiency amid changing global security dynamics.

The BBC Sounds app will become a UK-only service. Listeners outside the UK will access content through the new BBC app or the BBC.com website, requiring free registration.

The Air Help ranking is based mostly on punctuality, which covers flight delays and cancellations, with the remaining 40 percent of the score made up of overall customer satisfaction and services offered.

Campaigners have raised 5m to replace part of the rotted structure of the replica of L'Hermione but need another 5m to make the vessel seaworthy.

Gisele Pelicot, who has been internationally hailed after testifying against her husband and dozens of other men who raped her, has been awarded France's top civic honour.

The investigation is looking at X as a legal entity as well as unnamed individuals, focusing on offenses like alteration of operation and fraudulent extraction of data.

Aveyron is not very well-known and is largely unspoilt, with a strong rural culture that feels like Dordogne 30 years ago. There's a fantastic diversity of scenery here, including mountains, lakes, gorges and the Aubrac plateau, so it's fantastic for activities like hiking, watersports and cycling.

Tipping in France is not mandatory and considered optional, reflecting the service already included in the bill since 2008 with a 15 percent service charge.

"French fighter pilots shot down high-altitude balloons during a test amid renewed concerns over spy balloons and as France warns that the battle for near space is on."

Britain expects the EU to approve its migration returns deal with France. Some people who cross the Channel in small boats will be returned to France.

"The immediate downward trend is largely due to the drop in mortality caused by COVID-19 - accounting for 60 percent of the decrease, according to a joint study by the Direction de la recherche, des études, de l'évaluation et des statistiques (DREES) and others."

"That is an objectively nice, good idea, and I support it. Good luck enforcing it, though. How on earth are they going to do that?" - u/SlapDatBassBro

So far this year, mainland France has recorded 25 'cas autochtones' - or locally-transmitted cases of the disease, found in people who have not travelled to an area where the infection is common, out of 761 total cases.

Louise ruled as the most popular girls' name in France for 2024, maintaining a top-three position for the last decade and previously ranking number one in 2023.