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Balkany case: Corrupt ex-mayor ordered back to prison by French …
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · Isabelle and Patrick Balkany, a power couple formerly in charge of the Paris suburb of Levallois-Perret, could be sent back to prison. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP) A former French mayor has been ...
Eleven areas of France on alert as floods cause dozens of ... - The …
WEBJul 15, 2021 · Eleven French departments have been placed on orange alert for floods on Friday, after heavy rain caused devastation in parts of Europe. But forecasters say warmer weather is just around the corner.
Leboncoin: Everything you need to know about France's ... - The …
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Le Bon Coin, which literally translates as 'the good corner', is similar to the Craigslist in that it allows people to list and consult classified advertisements online.. As such, you will find ...
ANALYSIS: How powerful is the French military? - The Local
WEBMar 16, 2022 · How big is the French military? In 2020, the French Ministry of Defence directly employed more than 269,000 people. 55.8 percent of these personnel were army, 19.5 percent were in the airforce and ...
French airports cancel flights over new air traffic controllers' strike
WEBDec 14, 2023 · The French civil aviation service DGAC has ordered cancellations on Monday, December 18th due to an air traffic controllers' strike. The worst affected areas are Paris and Brittany.
Death and taxes: What you need to know about estate planning in …
WEBSep 18, 2023 · Other relatives, including cousins, are taxed at a flat rate of 55 percent, while all other heirs are taxed at the flat rate of 60 percent. So for example if you left a sibling €16,932 the first ...
MAPS: How France voted in the second round of the ... - The Local
WEBApr 25, 2022 · Emmanuel Macron beat Marine Le Pen in the second round of the French Presidential election with 58.55 percent of the vote, a smaller share than his 2017 victory where he secured 66.1 percent of ...
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WEBFrench news in English. Read the latest news from France. We cover the stories that matter including the latest updates on property, second homes, travel, taxes, visas, and strikes. Property.
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