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Working on the black in France – the risks

Madeleine McMullin 02/07/2026 4 Comments

The risks of working on the black and employing unregistered workers in France, including casual workers like cleaners, babysitters,….

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Barcelona is beautiful but…

Kate 30/06/2026 6 Comments

P-O Life readers share their experiences of crime in Barcelona and share some tips on how to stay safe

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Things you might need to know: Stay safe in Spain

Kate 29/06/2026 3 Comments

Useful info to stay safe on the roads in Spain.

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Driving to Spain? Read These Tourist Scam Warnings First

Kate 28/06/2026 1 Comment

We are very lucky here in the P-O to be able to pop over into Spain at the drop of a hat. However, it’s never a bad idea to re-read some of the letters and comments sent in from our readers and take a few precautions before heading south..

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Reservation Hijack Scam: How Criminals Are Hijacking Travel Reservations

Kate 27/06/2026 0 Comments

The Reservation Hijack Scam

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Travelling to France in 2026? Here Are the Changes Catching Visitors Out

Kate 23/06/2026 0 Comments

Traveling to France? What you need to know before you set off.

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Summer Sales 2026 Pyrenees-Orientales & France

Kate 22/06/2026 0 Comments

Bargain hunters can soon look forward to four weeks of discounts as the Summer Sales 2026 get underway across the Pyrénées-Orientales.

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Apps That Help You Navigate Life in France

Robyn 16/06/2026 2 Comments

Apps That Help You Navigate Life in France Moving to France comes with plenty of rewards, but also a fair amount of paperwork, appointments, train bookings and administrative mysteries. Fortunately, there are a number of…

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How to Scrap a Car in France Legally and Free of Charge

Kate 29/05/2026 0 Comments

Scrapping a car in France is usually free and straightforward.

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Warning in France: New Leboncoin Scam Targets Bank Accounts

Kate 28/05/2026 0 Comments

This New Leboncoin Scam in France Could Empty Your Bank Account

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