Police border checks were set up between France and Spain from November 13th to December 13th, to control immigration during COP21 when 195 countries and nearly 150 world leaders met in Paris to discuss climate…
With the New Year fast approaching, and the uncertainty of Brexit, you may be thinking about getting your paperwork in order. As if official administration isn’t hard enough, doing it in a foreign language can sometimes…
The hottest 2015 calendar on the block! Eleven gorgeous ladies and one very brave man star in the nuddy, tastefully frozen in time amidst the wines, vines and easels of sunny France. And boy, do they…
French rail service SNCF has dropped a partnership with Airbnb following pressure from the hotel industry. The accommodation website, which describes itself as a site to ‘rent unique places to stay from local hosts in…
FNAC buys your unwanted electrical goods An eye catching building as you enter Perpignan, the FNAC stands for ‘Fédération nationale d’achats des cadres’ and is an international chain selling electronic products, books, CDs…. Once…
The future of palm trees in Perpignan centre, and around the region in general, is not looking rosy. Infested by charançons rouges (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) or red palm weevil, a whole sector of the department from…
More armed police on the streets. La police nationale may now keep their weapons with them even when off duty as long a) he or she wears a police armband for ID and b) he…
Perthus-La Jonquera Border Controls The dismantling of the police booths on the A9 motorway took place in October 2010, bringing an end to the physical border between France and Spain.France retained an administrative, police and…
Flea market – Perpignan Every year, throughout November, the flea market which takes place every Sunday opposite the Palais des Expositions moves to make place for the Foire Saint Martin. From October 24 to November…
Many foreigners in France work ’au noir’ to make ends meet. High business charges really don’t encourage registration. A new government initiative means that anybody caught and convicted of working illegally in France can now…
