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SFR loses right to trademark 'texto'
THE FRENCH word texto is a part of everyday language and cannot be reserved as a trademark, a court has ruled.
Mobile phone giant SFR has been trying to sue a company in Marseille since early 2008 ov…
Thousands protest over deadly algae
SEVERAL thousand protestors gathered on the beach at Hillion in Brittany to demand action over the noxious green algae that has piled up along the Côtes-d?Armor.
Their call came as prosecutors said…
Record budget deficit announced
JOB cuts in the civil service, increasing the cost of hospital stays and reducing the amount of cash back vehicle owners receive for a car-scrapping scheme are among the measures to reduce France?s r…
UK fuel allowance -are you eligible?
British citizens who were living in the UK when they turned 60 may be able to claim winter fuel allowance even while in France.
Milk strike halted until October 5
DAIRY farmers in France have suspended their strike action for 10 days pending emergency talks in Brussels.
Thousands of producers have been protesting since September 10 about low prices, which they…
Seasonal flu vaccines ready
VACCINES against ordinary seasonal flu are out in the pharmacies today – two weeks earlier than usual.
The government is recommending people at risk should get vaccinated as soon as possible.
The ur…
Sarkozy sued over Villepin quote
FORMER prime minister Dominique de Villepin has launched legal proceedings against President Sarkozy accusing him of attempting to pervert the course of justice during the Clearstream trial.
Mr Ville…
English business fairs in Charente
Angel Traders are organising two English-speaking trade fairs in October, in Ruffec and Saint-Jean d’Angely
Bargain wine sales extend to October
A number of supermarkets and websites are extending their foire aux vins into October. Here are the key dates
New swimming pool alarm rules
New regulations for alarms in private swimming pools because current laws are not being adequately obeyed or enforced