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How to get French citizenship – the 2024 requirements - The …
2024年5月15日 · If you have lived in France for more than five years you can apply for naturalisation by decree.. This lengthy process involves gathering and filing various documents, having them translated into French by a sworn translator (traducteur assermenté) if they are in another language (such as your birth certificate and parents’ birth certificates), paying a €55 fee, attending an interview ...
Understanding France's Low-Emission Zones and Crit'Air Stickers
2025年1月3日 · Minor changes in new zones. Despite new ZFEs being introduced in around 30 areas, in many little has changed. In most cities, it is only vehicles that are not classified under the Crit'Air sticker system (petrol and diesel vehicles first registered prior to January 1, 1997, two-wheeled vehicles first registered prior to January 1, 2000) that are restricted in the new ZFEs.
Calendar: French school holidays for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
2024年5月16日 · The winter break ended on January 6 for children and teachers in public schools in all regions of France, however the next holidays follow a more complex calendar.
2024 bank holiday dates in France and how they are celebrated
2024年5月11日 · Bank or public holidays are known as jours fériés in France, and they tend to be a mix of Christian festivals and more recent traditions.. Workers typically have the right to a day off on statutory holiday days in France without being penalised or required to make up the time.
France celebrates a century of naturism
2024年11月7日 · Naturists are keen to point out that the activity has more to do with connecting with nature than simply shedding clothes. “It is a way of healing and feeding your body, of taking in your surroundings and being aware of what is around you, not just getting a tan without lines,” said Karel Oliviero, policy officer for the Fédération des Espaces Naturistes.
France Faces Major Disruptions: Strikes by Pilots, Rail Workers, and ...
2024年11月12日 · Read more: French pilots set to strike over plans to raise flight ticket taxes Farmers – who have already been protesting locally in the south of France – will intensify their demonstrations, bringing them to a national level, on Friday (November 15).. Anger over the precarious situation of farmers, a lack of development on promises made after strikes earlier this year, EU regulations and ...
Familiar faces return in France’s new government: who is who
2024年12月24日 · Read more: Which two French prime ministers of the Fifth Republic also served as president? Gérald Darmanin was named minister of justice rather than Xavier Bertrand, from the right Les Républicains party. The Rassemblement National (RN) party was opposed to the appointment of Mr Bertrand due to his anti far-right wing stance - Mr Bayrou needs RN support to avoid a motion de censure.
Apply Now: France's 2024 Energy Voucher Deadline Approaching …
2024年12月19日 · You must have a reference tax income (revenu fiscal de référence that can be found on your tax statement) per consumption unit (CU) of less than €11,000 for your household, the same threshold as for the 2023 voucher.This applies to income declared on the 2023 tax return (for the 2022 calendar year). You can use the government simulator to check eligibility by entering your numéro fiscal.
Streaming sites to legally watch films for free in France
2023年11月27日 · The price of a number of popular streaming services – chief amongst them Netflix – recently increased, meaning that from November people are paying more for their packages.