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Tourists shy away from France in shadow of attacks
New figures show that France is still struggling to attract tourists.
Life in Jordan: 'Undiscovered treasure'
What's it like to live in Jordan? The Local spoke with American Wendy Guyot, who moved to Amman last year, to find out.
Jewish man stabbed in Strasbourg knife attack
A man wearing a Jewish kippah has been injured in a knife attack in Strasbourg, but police are reportedly ruling out terrorism.
French kissing, French fries, French bulldogs... but are they actually French?
A 57-year-old man who lives with his parents has been ordered to leave home, after hitting his elderly mother for not ironing his shirts fast enough.
6 reasons expats use TransferWise to send money
There are a lot of money transfer services out there. How do you know which is the best one for your international transfers?
France seizes 2,000 'dead and dehydrated' seahorses
Fire on French tourist island sees 1,500 evacuated
Some 60 firefighters were called in to extinguish the blaze on the island of Oléron this morning.
Body of missing French tourist found in Nepal
UPDATED: The 35-year-old French woman went missing in Nepal last week.
5 reasons to try dating in Paris with The Inner Circle
Is Paris really the city of love? Or just for summer flings? Either way, The Inner Circle dating app can help match you with the perfect Parisian. Go ahead, give it a try.
'Burqini bans will only divide France more'
As yet another town in France moves to ban the burqini, experts argue that such decisions will actually worsen France's relationship with Islam.
Weird facts you didn't know about the French language
Impress your French friends with this obscure knowledge about their language.
Why expats choose international health insurance
Having taken the huge step in life to relocate to a new country, it’s important to secure peace of mind in as many aspects of your new life as possible; and ensuring that healthcare will be available for you and your family is a must.
'To boycott France is to surrender to terrorists'
Readers send out a rallying call for visitors to France not to give in to terrorists by cancelling their trips.
21 photos to make you want to come to France right now
Tourists are deserting France after the string of terror attacks, but these 21 photos might help bring them back. Spread the word.
Summer checklist: Fourteen great travel ideas for France
Why you should attend an international job fair
If you want to work internationally, why would you waste your time at a domestic job fair? Bilingual People tells The Local about its international (and even virtual) recruitment fairs – and why job-seekers travel across Europe to attend.
Forty-six percent of red and orange traffic lights are ignored across the country - but which city is worst?
Ratatouille: Here's how to make the delish dish from southern France.
The far-right presidential candidate has kicked off his election campaign with an interview in which he supports a ban on burkas in Austria, as well as blocking Turkey's proposed EU membership.
Swiss knifeman and victim die: police
UPDATED: A 34-year-old woman who was injured in an attack by a knifeman on a Swiss train has died in hospital, police say. The attacker, a 27-year-old Swiss man, also died on Sunday, they said.
Why Jordan is the ‘Different’ East
It’s time to stop lumping Jordan together with other travel destinations in the ‘Middle’ East – it’s different in more ways than you might think.
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has been on the attack against Chancellor Angela Merkel once again. The lies he told about Germany show how dangerous he is.
UPDATED: A 29-year-old man will face charges of attempted murder and rape in an attack on a female jogger.
Some Spanish words are so good at perfectly describing a feeling, experience or person you have to wonder why the English language hasn't adopted them yet.