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Unimpressed by D-day jeep couple
Historical re-enactors were all the rage in July Connexion – but this couple did not impress me.
Income tax can be paid in three ways
THE official deadline for the payment of taxes is September 15 but, in reality, it varies widely
Burqa is 'walking coffin' ? minister
Muslim minister Fadela Amara, head of urban estates, says she is fighting a new brand of fascism disguised as Islam.
Why do we pay for healthcare?
There are only two occasions where healthcare is completely free in France; pregnancy and poverty
You are obliged to look after parents
French law says you “owe maintenance” to parents “in need” ? even if they are in the UK
When seeing is not believing
Trompe l?oeil paintings are enjoying a revival both inside and outside the home
New controls on syndic charges
Minor building work must be included in management fees ? as hidden extra charges spiral
Sarkozy acts on bank bonuses
NICOLAS Sarkozy has confronted the chief executives of the major French banks and announced a crackdown on inflated bonuses and excessive risk-taking.
In his first major engagement since returning fr…
Woman throws thong at judge
A WOMAN who threw her thong at a judge in court has been arrested and taken into police custody.
The woman, aged in her thirties, was sitting in the public gallery at Perpignan magistrates court when…
Another driver hit with smoking fine
A DRIVER in Paris who was fined for smoking at the wheel has accused police of ?an abuse of power?.
The man was stopped on Sunday after he moved his car a few metres past a red light in the middle …