WELCOME back to the French life of Daily Telegraph columnist Michael Wright in his latest book, Je t'aime à La Folie. After his first book, C'est La Folie, which told us of Michael's move to France, this time we are taken further into his local village community and how he... Read more →
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Babylon offers up quick Q&A translation
IF you are struggling with a language question then a new website from translation software company, Babylon, may prove helpful. Its Babylon Community site lets people post quick language questions and have them answered by other members of the site. And the quality of answers has the potential to be... Read more →
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Sarkozy, DSK and other celebrities go 'blind'
AS part of a campaign to raise awareness of the difficulties blind people experience in day-to-day life, President Sarkozy has been 'photoshoped' wearing dark glasses. The Fédération des Aveugles de France (FAF) has also placed a white stick in Sarkozy's hand, as he walks alongside Carla Bruni. The campaign features... Read more →
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France24 - Sarkozy spells out ambitious G20 agenda focusing on commodities prices
At a keynote speech Monday to spell out France’s goals as the holder of the G20 and G8 presidencies, French President Nicolas Sarkozy laid out an ambitious agenda to reform the international financial system, address imbalances in global economic governance and regulate commodities markets. via www.france24.com Read more →
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Energy performance survey in property adverts
SINCE January 1, 2011 a French decree has generalised the display of the energy performance survey (Diagnostic de Performance énergétique) in estate agencies to property let and purchased. This obligation also includes adverts displayed by private individuals but does not apply to off-plan property sales, writes Guillaume Barlet. It is... Read more →
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Clearer rules on seeking healthcare abroad in EU
MEPs have approved a new EU law setting out patients' rights to seek medical care in another EU country. The legislation clarifies the rules for reimbursement, including when advance authorisation may be required. The new rules clarify that EU citizens can be reimbursed for healthcare they receive in another Member... Read more →
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The France Show draws in the crowds
VISITOR numbers at The France Show were significantly up on 2010, with a total audience of 17,400 over the three days (January 14 to 16). Publisher, Archant, said visitors and exhibitors preferred this year's new and improved layout, with the market area and Flavours of France theatre, featuring cookery demonstrations... Read more →
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BBC News - Nicolas Sarkozy slip puts French Alsace 'in Germany'
French President Nicolas Sarkozy made a gaffe while addressing a group of farmers in a French border region, saying he was "in Germany". via www.bbc.co.uk Read more →
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BBC Sport - Eric Cantona takes New York Cosmos director job
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has been appointed director of soccer at United States club New York Cosmos... ...Cantona's new club have neither a team nor a stadium yet, but hope to play in various tournaments and exhibitions. via news.bbc.co.uk Read more →
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Moving to France with Courage and Croissants
THERE are many books and websites offering advice on having a phone installed or getting the electricity turned on when moving to France. But what about the psychological challenges and changes you are likely to face, just what do you have to do to make a success of starting anew... Read more →
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