State of emergency declared in parts of France after flooding

[ad_1] The regions of Pas-de-Calais and Haute-Savoie have been particularly badly affected, with thousands forced to evacuate and many still without electricity or heating. ADVERTISEMENT Parts of eastern and northern…

Macron pledges €50 million for flood victims in Pas-de-Calais

[ad_1] Emmanuel Macron has paid a visit to the Pas-de-Calais region on Tuesday, in which he promised a €50 million “support fund” for the department’s local authorities. ADVERTISEMENT The region…

Calais is Brexit-ready, but many businesses are not – French customs

[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – Many European businesses have yet to anticipate the new red tape that will be compulsory to trade with Britain after Jan. 1, the head of French…

P&O Ferries spends €260m on hybrid ships that can’t be charged up

[ad_1] P&O Ferries has splashed out more than €260 million on hybrid ships that can’t be charged at their French or UK ports. The two new superferries are supposed to…