Strike in the energy sector: is there a risk of cuts at the end...
In the energy sector, several unions have announced a 48-hour strike covering the days of January 26 and 27. This strategy is part of the dynamics of the inter-union's call to maintain pressure on...
Pulling carpets, mattresses… The 6 new scams circulating at the moment
Unfortunately, scammers are still rampant across France. By May 2022, scam complaint filings had increased by almost 7%. These figures are listed by the Ministerial Statistical Service for Homeland Security, or SSMSI, as reported...
Cold calling: these companies that can call you again
The phone is ringing. You pick up, thinking the call is potentially important. But it is indeed only a telephone canvasser who wishes to inform you of the latest promotions of the moment. This...
How to Make a Mirror ?
Mirrors are a great way to make any room feel bigger, brighter, and more inviting. Whether you're looking to add a touch of glamor or just want to reflect some light in a dark...
Doctors’ strike: here’s when you can make an appointment again
No appointment possible this week. The general practitioners' strike was renewed on Monday January 2, bad news for many patients as the flu and Covid-19 epidemics continue to circulate in France. At the heart...
Telephone canvassing: 5 ways to filter a number on a landline
From advertising to abusive cold-calling, there is only one step. Many French people are harassed all day by professionals or call platforms trying to sell them a product or service. Are you satisfied with...
TESTIMONY. Divorced at 50, I take advantage of retirement to chain stories without a...
“Like wine, love gets better with age!” jokes Josette*, 74. For Planet, this retired secretary recounts how she left her husband, her home and everything that connected her to her past life to enjoy...
Drôme: Éric Foray’s skull found six years after his disappearance
Six years of research and finally a discovery. In September 2016, Éric Foray disappeared without a trace when he went to buy bread in Chatuzange-Le-Goubet, in Drôme. The 47-year-old man, with short graying hair,...
Electricity this winter: the latest announcements from RTE
The most sensitive month of winter. Since September, RTE has been warning about possible power cuts in January, normally the coldest of the year. If the network manager never said that they would arrive,...
End of the gray stamp: can we exchange them or get a refund?
Sold at just 1.14 euros, the gray stamp was the cheapest way to frank non-urgent letters and small parcels weighing less than 250 grams in mainland France. On December 31, La Poste announced the...
Glass of water scam: how crooks get into your home
No good resolutions for scammers. The year 2023 has barely begun when the first scams appear, forcing you to be ever more attentive by consulting your SMS, your emails, but also by opening your...
New Year 2023: 10 original greeting messages to send to your loved ones
Celebrating the advent of a new year or, depending on your outlook on life, the end of the past year is one of the oldest celebratory rituals. Throughout the world, cultures, societies and times,...
Tariff shield, fuel bonus… Everything that changes on January 1, 2023
The start of a new year means renewal for everyone! The good resolutions that we commit to keeping are characteristic of this feeling of a new beginning. But these changes are not only taking...
New Year: alcohol prohibited, curfew for those under 16 … These departments which have...
New Year's Eve is often reputed to be one of the most important of the year. As early as August, some people are already starting to wonder what they will do for December 31....
New Year: is it possible to be fined for nocturnal noise?
New Year's Eve is, for some, the occasion of the year to organize large-scale parties... At home. If you are a big fan of dance parties, music certainly goes hand in hand with your...
Demography: here are the 23 most populated departments of France
Has your department lost or gained inhabitants between 2014 and 2020? This is what the latest study by INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies), published this Thursday, December 29, reveals. On January...
GP strike: what to do if your doctor is absent?
10,000 health professionals are currently on strike, according to figures relayed by Soline Guillaumin, general practitioner on strike, in the columns of BFMTV. Started on Monday December 26, 2022, this social movement was launched...
Power cuts: what are the forecasts for the month of January?
The threat of load shedding still hangs over the country. For several weeks now, the French have been engaged in unprecedented energy sobriety efforts. These daily gestures were necessary first of all to protect...
Red stamp: how does La Poste intend to replace it in 2023?
The famous red stamp generally associated with registered mail, and charged until then at 1.43 euros, will disappear very soon! Indeed, La Poste was forced to consider very concretely several measures affecting the methods...
Strikes: the first forecasts for the New Year weekend
Traffic looks more disrupted than expected in stations on December 24 and 25. Nearly 200,000 travelers saw their train canceled for this Christmas weekend, following a strike by controllers. There is no hope of...
Scrabble: 62 hateful words now banned
Scrabble, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2023, is a game that continues to be the top seller every year! It is even available from 1991 in the form of official championships, which...
TESTIMONY. I was scammed on PayPal and I didn’t realize it
PayPal, the most popular dematerialized payment platform, is in a way a victim of its own success. Indeed, PayPal account scams are on the rise. The scammers will take care to imitate the logo...
How a roll of toilet paper delayed a plane flight by 26 hours
Shortages aren't just for the mainland. On Thursday, December 15, 2022, flight BY718 of the low-cost airline TUI connecting Manchester (United Kingdom) to Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), initially scheduled for a departure at 9:55 a.m.,...
Covid-19: the 13 places where wearing a mask could become compulsory again
Brigitte Autran, president of the Health Risk Monitoring and Anticipation Committee (Covars) announced the new recommendations on Monday during a press conference, as reported by BFMTV. His speech is part of a 9th wave...
Superstition: 6 words and phrases that bring bad luck
The French would be more and more superstitious, or, at least, they would believe more in the paranormal than a few years ago. According to a study by Ifop*, only 3 out of 10...
Christmas: the 10 smiles to identify to know if your loved ones liked your...
Ecstasy, surprise, embarrassment, disappointment... On the morning of December 25, there are many feelings that can be recognized at the foot of the Christmas tree. Although they are chosen with love and attention by...
Anne Hidalgo, Kylian Mbappé: who are the most present personalities in the media?
This December 17, 2022, Le Parisien unveiled the ranking of the most cited personalities in the French media in recent months. This tenth edition, carried out by the specialized firm Tagaday, integrated both "400...
Announced power cuts: will you have to deduct the hours yourself?
The message is concise, but inciting. Faced with possible cuts this winter, he begins like this: "We are told of power cuts, OK". Before giving advice to users: "But remember to check the number...
Power cuts this winter: first instructions announced
Will cut or not cut? Since the beginning of autumn, the authorities have been preparing the population for possible power cuts for next winter. The French are warned: if the energy consumption is too...
Fire in Vaulx-en-Velin: the chilling testimonies of the inhabitants
The flames wreaked havoc on Friday, December 16. At 3:12 a.m., a violent fire broke out in the town of Vaulx-en-Velin, in the Lyon suburbs. In a report published around 9 a.m., the prefecture...
SNCF strike: TGV, TER… Will you have trains for Christmas?
Will you be able to join your family by train for Christmas? SNCF announced this Wednesday, December 14 that train traffic would be "slightly disrupted" for departures during the Christmas holidays, this weekend, with...
Will death become “optional” in 2045? The opinion of an expert
Who doesn't dream of living forever? A beginning of hope is launched by a researcher from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a specialist in defined longevity and an engineer. For José Luis Cordeiro,...
Christmas: cheque, cash… How do I send money by post?
Letters to Santa Claus are not the only letters that fly as the holidays approach. Every year, many French people also send money to loved ones they cannot see for Christmas. However, so few...
Power cuts: what the 3 scenarios envisaged by RTE predict
With the tensions on the electricity network and the arrival of cold weather, power cuts are on the minds of all French people. On the government side, calls for energy sobriety have been increasingly...
Power cuts: Linky, box… Should they be restarted?
Continue its efforts. France escaped an orange Ecowatt alert on Monday, December 12, despite falling temperatures last weekend. The cold spell will continue over the next few days and the French will have to...
A photo of your house transformed into a poster to hang: a unique gift...
This place, you love it. You spent unforgettable moments there and felt strong emotions. It can be a house, recently acquired or on the contrary in your family for several years, but also a...
Power cuts: what we know about this Friday’s national test
Power cuts may well come sooner than expected. Thursday evening, December 8, a whole part of Paris found itself in the dark. While the fear of load shedding is spreading more and more across...
Murder of Lola: the revelations about Dahbia B. after the psychiatric expertise
It is a case that has moved the whole of France. On October 14, Lola, a 12-year-old schoolgirl, was found dead in the 19th arrondissement of the capital, after being tortured and raped.The main...
Christmas: 11 gifts for those nostalgic for the 70s and 80s
It's time to open presents soon. If the end-of-year celebrations create a special atmosphere and are a source of great joy for many French people, it is also a stress factor. Each year, you...
“Little French Siberia”: this village in the Doubs where it’s always cold
Since the start of winter, temperatures have continued to drop in France. If the weekend of December 10 should experience a cold episode with temperatures below 0°C over a large part of the territory,...