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Leboncoin: Everything you need to know about France's ... - The …
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Le Bon Coin, which literally translates as 'the good corner', is similar to the Craigslist in that it allows people to list and consult classified advertisements online.. As such, you will find ...
English-language jobs in france - The Local
WEBFind one you love. Find your next English-language job in France on The Local Jobs. With jobs for foreigners in every sector from teaching and translation to engineering, IT and customer service ...
Everything you need to know about setting up a bank account in …
WEBMar 23, 2021 · If that doesn’t work, French residents can take a refusal letter from the bank (lettre de refus) and ask Banque de France to force a bank to open an account for you by registering a Droit au ...
What you need to know about France's new animal rights law
WEBNov 18, 2021 · The maximum penalty is now five years in prison and a €75,000 fine. The new law also makes it a crime to deliberately kill pets or otherwise tamed animals. However, judges may decide to punish ...
Death and taxes: What you need to know about estate planning in …
WEBSep 18, 2023 · Other relatives, including cousins, are taxed at a flat rate of 55 percent, while all other heirs are taxed at the flat rate of 60 percent. So for example if you left a sibling €16,932 the first ...
EXPLAINED: Does France really have a hijab ban? - The Local
WEBSep 30, 2022 · No, France does not have a ban on hijabs in public spaces. However, the rules differ when it comes to headscarves and full-face coverings and this can be confusing because both the full-face veil ...
Paris population: Why are people fleeing the French capital?
WEBDec 30, 2022 · Between 2014, when the capital had a population of 2.22 million people, and 2020 - when 2.14 million people called it home - an average of 12,400 people left the capital every year.
Explained: What is the law in France on prostitution - The Local
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Buying sex is illegal, punishable by a fine of up to €1,500, rising to €3,750 for repeat offenders. This applies whatever the situation - street prostitution, in a brothel or massage parlour ...
EXPLAINED: What does laïcité (secularism) really mean in France?
WEBNov 23, 2020 · Often at the centre of heated debates, France's state secularism is not always clearly understood by either its proponents or critics. Here's a look at what "laïcité" really means.