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Presidential race in full swing
February 22, 2012 9:52 am-
Former Limoges airport director arrestedIn a story that’s reading more and more like a Hollywood film script, Jean-Philippe Gaillard, the exposed ex-director of Limoges airport, was arrested Friday Feb 17 at his gated home for a judgement dating back...on February 21, 2012 11:36 am -
Birth defect virus reaches Poitou-Charentes flocksIf the wildly oscillating winter temperatures and snow weren’t enough, Poitou-Charentes farmers now have to contend with the Schmallenberg virus, which causes birth defects in cattle, sheep and goats, and can...on February 16, 2012 4:15 pm -
Historic ruling against MonsantoA Charentais farmer has won his case against the global biochemical giant, Monsanto, after a Lyon court ruled he was poisoned by the weed killer Lasso after inhaling fumes in 2004.on February 16, 2012 9:20 am
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France backs breathalyzers across the EU
February 13, 2012 5:19 pm-
SeaFrance crossings replacement announcedAs expected, LDLines and DFDS will launch a replacement Calais-Dover service following the enforced liquidation of state-owned SeaFrance earlier this year.on February 11, 2012 12:58 pm -
Drama as taxpayer shoots himself at tax officeStaff at a tax centre have been offered counselling after an angry and distraught taxpayer shot and killed himself outside their office.on January 29, 2012 4:16 pm -
French government defiant despite loss of triple A credit ratingThe loss of France’s coveted AAA credit rating with agency Standard & Poor’s has ignited political debate within the country as well as further afield across Europe.on January 14, 2012 11:06 pm
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VAT in France to rise to 21.2 percent
January 30, 2012 10:15 am-
France’s new economic blueprint?François Hollande’s top economics advisor talks about his vision of the future for this country.on December 19, 2011 1:15 am -
How will you be affected by the latest tax increase proposals?The government is currently considering various tax increases as part of its austerity measures, writes Bill Blevins, managing director, Blevins Franks.on December 6, 2011 12:30 am -
VAT up on restaurants and renovation workPrime minister François Fillon has unveiled proposals which he says amount to the toughest austerity measures since the end of the Second World War.on December 1, 2011 5:19 pm
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Welcome to the Poitou-Charente’s first hypercave
September 28, 2011 9:29 pm-
Make mine a lobster! The Duhomard apéritif from ThouarsThe Thouarsais are proud of an apéritif inspired by a blague eighty years ago…on August 10, 2011 2:33 pm -
P’tit Train of Île d’Oléron – chips with every trainWhat happens to all that oil your frites are cooked in? If you’re on Île d’Oléron, finds Rebecca Lawn, it becomes fuel to drive the island’s major tourist attraction…on August 10, 2011 2:24 pm -
Glossary of Poitou-Charentes food and drinkAn explanation of the terms you are likely to come across when shopping for food and drink in Poitou-Charentes. Plus a bit of help when buying bread and ordering a steak!on May 29, 2011 4:43 pm
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Presidential race in full swing
With the first round of the presidential election only two months away on April 22, all the major runners have announced their candidature and their campaigns are in full swing.
Former Limoges airport director arrested
In a story that’s reading more and more like a Hollywood film script, Jean-Philippe Gaillard, the exposed ex-director of Limoges airport, was arrested Friday Feb 17 at his gated home for a judgement dating back to May 2008
Birth defect virus reaches Poitou-Charentes flocks
If the wildly oscillating winter temperatures and snow weren’t enough, Poitou-Charentes farmers now have to contend with the Schmallenberg virus, which causes birth defects in cattle, sheep and goats, and can result in 20 per cent flock mortality rate.
Historic ruling against Monsanto
A Charentais farmer has won his case against the global biochemical giant, Monsanto, after a Lyon court ruled he was poisoned by the weed killer Lasso after inhaling fumes in 2004.
France backs breathalyzers across the EU
Here’s something to take your breath away. If the French government gets its way, within a decade, every car in the EU could be fitted with a device to prevent it from starting if you fail a breath test, and even a device to control its speed.
SeaFrance crossings replacement announced
As expected, LDLines and DFDS will launch a replacement Calais-Dover service following the enforced liquidation of state-owned SeaFrance earlier this year.
Schools and travel disrupted across the region
Tens of thousands of schoolchildren across the region are staying home again today as school buses across the Poitou-Charentes have been suspended for a second day running.
Concrete block ‘thrown from bridge’ on A10
A car passenger has described how he saw a large concrete block fall from a bridge on the A 10 and hit the car he was travelling in.
VAT in France to rise to 21.2 percent
President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced plans to raise the main rate of VAT (or TVA in French) by 1.6 percent.
Drama as taxpayer shoots himself at tax office
Staff at a tax centre have been offered counselling after an angry and distraught taxpayer shot and killed himself outside their office.
