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Latest Articles
French Medical Consultants Found Guilty of €180m Fraud
Seven professional associations, representing the cream of France’s medical consultants, have been found guilty of organising illegal consultation charges, at an estimated cost of €180 million to patients.
15 May 2008
Big Decrease in New Housing Starts in France for 2008
The number of new individual housing starts in France dropped by 19% in the first quarter of the year, whilst new planning consents were also down by 15.8%, in comparison with the same period in 2007.
15 May 2008
Radar Blackspots in France
France has over a thousand radars on its roads and motorists are being caught out most frequently in some of the unlikeliest places.
01 May 2008
Ryanair-Bergerac Contract May Not Be Legal
French Government auditors have questioned the legality of the contract between Ryanair and Bergerac airport.
01 May 2008
France Tough Immigration Policies
A recent study points to the restrictive nature of French immigration policy, making it one of the toughest amongst the countries of ‘Old Europe’.
01 May 2008
Six New Taxes Introduced in France in the Past Year
Six new taxes have been introduced in France in the past year, with new taxes currently under discussion.
01 May 2008
Your French Income Tax Return 2008
With income tax returns now being sent out, we go through some of the main points you need to consider in completing the return.
01 May 2008
New Road Signs Lead to Confusion
Well, they say a picture paints a thousand words, and we suspect that is very likely to be the case with the new road signs the Government has introduced, as drivers try to work out what they mean.
15 Apr 2008
Capital Gains for Those Selling Their French Home
What French capital gains tax do you pay if you decide to sell a second home in France?
15 Apr 2008
French Rural Chemists Under Threat
With imminent changes to the availability of non-prescription drugs in France, and with pressure from the European Union to open up the profession, the future of rural chemists looks uncertain.
15 Apr 2008
French House Prices Drop By 1.9%
House prices went down by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2008, but a crash is unlikely, say French estate agents.
15 Apr 2008
Blowing in the Wind - Wind Turbines in France
The French Government have set a target of 10% of electricity consumption from wind turbines by 2020, but with growing opposition to the plans there are many who are sceptical the target will be achieved.
15 Apr 2008
Four French Banks Suspected of Collusion Over Mortgage Rates
Four French banks are suspected of colluding to fix mortgage rates, in an investigation being undertaken by the French trading standards authority.
01 Apr 2008
Patients to Pay More for Health Care
French patients are going to have to pay more for health care services, as the French Government seeks to stem the rise in the health budget deficit.
01 Apr 2008
Where Do the Rich Live in France?
The former Mayoral stronghold of President Sarkozy is the richest place in France, and Parisian districts dominate the top twenty places.
01 Apr 2008
Accounting for the French Small Business
As a small business owner in France you can reduce your tax bill by being affiliated to an accredited business accounting centre.
01 Apr 2008
French Small Producers Win ‘Camembert War’
Small producers seeking to retain the use of unpasteurised milk in the production of authentic Camembert have won a significant victory.
01 Apr 2008
Clause Suspensive - Conditional Clauses in Property Sale Contracts
What are 'conditional clauses' in a French property sale contract?
01 Apr 2008
Mayors Doubtful About Securing Septic Tank Compliance
The French Government has insisted on a programme of inspection and upgrading of all septic tank sewage systems, but local mayors have recently expressed doubts that either can be achieved.
18 Mar 2008
Low Cost Regional Air Traffic Rises by 20% in 2007
Low-cost airlines continue to generate the growth in passsenger traffic to airports in France, whilst Air France decides to cut some internal routes because of competition from the TGV.
18 Mar 2008
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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