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French Competitor to Google Earth
France has established a potential competitor to Google Earth, the web based mapping product that produces satellite and aerial images of the planet.
20 Feb 2007
Row over French Unemployment Figures
The French National Statistical Office has postponed publication of jobless figures until after the presidential elections. The decision has provoked a major row between politicians of left and right, with reports that the figures due to be reported were higher than the government's own figures.
20 Feb 2007
Is France still a Country of Love?
They say that French is the language of love but not, it seems, for everyone, according to a recent survey of singles in France.
20 Feb 2007
Housing Demand in France to 2020
A major study into the future demand for housing in France has concluded that there is a need for around 500,000 new homes a year up to 2020.
20 Feb 2007
Buying Off-Plan Property in France
We are pleased today to announce the launch of our on-line guide to buying property 'off-plan' in France.
20 Feb 2007
Financial Help for Starting a New Business in France
If you are thinking of relocating to France and you propose to set up your own business, then you may be able to get relief on the payment of heavy social security contributions.
01 Feb 2007
French Household Insurance Rules to Change
The French Government has announced that it is to introduce major changes to the system of household insurance for natural disasters, such as major storms, flooding and ground movement.
01 Feb 2007
French Local Property Tax Increase
Local property taxes in France are rising steeply and there are large variations in the amount payable across the country.
01 Feb 2007
France Voted Best Place to Live
France has been voted the best country in the world to live, for the second year running, according to the US based magazine International Living.
01 Feb 2007
Popular French Figure Dies
Abbé Pierre, one of the most popular figures in France, and often referred to as someone who embodied the conscience of the country, has died at the age of 94 years.
01 Feb 2007
Easyjet and Ryanair battle French Labour laws
Low-cost airlines Easyjet and Ryanair have been involved in running battles with the French authorities over the application of French labour laws to their flight crews, with a case now pending in the European Court.
01 Feb 2007
What the French Think About…
A round-up of some recent French poll findings in which the French say what they think about their health service, French builders, work and life, schools and their 'social model'.
17 Jan 2007
French Bank Condemned for Unfair Contract
The French bank Société Générale has been found guilty in the French courts of including unfair clauses in the terms of its contract for a bank account and bank card.
17 Jan 2007
French Wood Prices Go Up in Smoke
Expats accustomed to sitting out a cold French winter in front of their wood burner, face large increases in their fuel bill this year.
17 Jan 2007
French-property.com Launches Online Guides to France
We are pleased today to announce the launch of the French-property.com Guides - a major new and FREE on-line resource about buying property and living in France.
17 Jan 2007
Find Out About Your Commune
The French Government have placed on-line the results of the 2004/5 national census, with an analysis of the results by 'commune' and by metropolitan area.
17 Jan 2007
French House Prices Continue to Slow
House prices in France rose last year by 7.1%, according to the annual review of the market carried out by the French estate agents professional body, FNAIM. The increase was the lowest for several years and, over the two year period 2005/6, prices have risen at half the rate of the years 2003 and 2004.
17 Jan 2007
Divorce European Style
Women seeking a divorce from their spouse are being advised to do so in London, whilst for men a divorce in Paris would be a cheaper option.
17 Jan 2007
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