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Food allergies spread in France
09/05/2012 - On-the-spot France

Food allergies spread in France

Among other delights, French cuisine is celebrated for its delectable pastries and fabulous cheeses.

Behavioural therapy gains ground in France
03/04/2012 - On-the-spot France

Behavioural therapy gains ground in France

France remains one of the most depressed nations in the world, according to surveys. The country is also one of the world's biggest consumers of anti-depressants.

Euthanasia debate enters presidential campaign
30/03/2012 - On-the-spot France

Euthanasia debate enters presidential campaign

How far would you go to relieve your pain and suffering? Assisted suicide has become a central part of debates in this year's French presidential campaign.

24/03/2012 - France

Protesters call on candidates to change euthanasia laws

A French organisation led up to 2,000 members in protest in Paris on Saturday, to fight for the right to die in dignity. The group is calling for changes to French laws to legalise euthanasia.

Spotlight on mental health care in France
20/03/2012 - On-the-spot France

Spotlight on mental health care in France

As the presidential elections approach in France, many activists are hoping to bring issues that have been brewing for months, or even years to the fore.

Queer week in Paris
07/03/2012 - On-the-spot France

Queer week in Paris

Queer Week is underway here in Paris, with four days of conferences and film projections to discuss the queer movement - little known in France.

The haggling over Halal meat
06/03/2012 - On-the-spot France

The haggling over Halal meat

Halal meat has become a controversial topic in France.

Living in France, working in Switzerland
01/03/2012 - On-the-spot France

Living in France, working in Switzerland

Frontaliers are people who cross the border everyday, between Switzerland and France. Benefits include higher salaries on the Swiss side and lower daily costs in France.

Catholics campaign to close sex shop near school
22/02/2012 - On-the-spot France

Catholics campaign to close sex shop near school

In early February, a Paris-based shop selling sex toys was taken to court by two Catholic groups. Its manager is accused of selling pornography too close to a primary school.

Deceptively creative Paris exhibition
18/02/2012 - Culture in France

Deceptively creative Paris exhibition

Paris's Arts Décoratifs museum is putting the trompe l'oeil art technique on show.

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