Since March 1, taxi fares from Paris airports to the city and from the city to the airports have become fixed. As a result, new prices will be 20-30% lower than before. Moreover, the trip will be…
Scandal in French education: hazing (called a necessary 'tradition' by the university) reigns at the National School of Arts and Crafts. This is stated in a report presented to the Minister of…
Last year, according to UN estimates, at least one million migrants moved to Europe, but few of them went to France. While the number of asylum seekers in Germany in 2015 is approaching one million…
France's Interior Ministry published migration statistics for 2015, confirming major trends of recent years except for a 20% increase in refugee numbers. The number of foreigners who received…
On the roads of France, you can often encounter unusual small cars: these are VSP (voiture sans permis) – 'vehicles without a license'. As noted by the BBC, these two-seater microcars can be driven…
Friday, November 13, will go down in history as the day of brutal terrorist attacks in the French capital, the deadliest in terms of casualties. Previously, only once – in early 2015 – had more than…
In France, a law has been passed punishing those who discard a cigarette butt on a sidewalk or road (voie publique). The offender must pay a fine ranging from 68 to 180 euros. This law came into…
The procedure for receiving refugees in France is excessive in terms of time and too expensive for the budget. The Court of Auditors (French audit office) came to these conclusions in a special…
The well-known French travel guide publisher Guide du Routard has released a free 'Guide for Refugees'. It is an illustrated reference that will help workers of French charitable associations dealing…
As of September, France has significantly reduced the amounts that can be paid in cash. The limit is now set at 1,000 euros (instead of the previous 3,000). Our shopaholics need not worry too much…
From the end of July to the middle of August, the Seine embankments in the very center of Paris are transformed. They place palm trees in tubs, pour sand, and bring lounge chairs and deck chairs. The…
Since August, rent price controls have come into effect in the French capital. From now on, when setting the rent amount, owners of Paris apartments must be guided by a 'base' – the average market…