Sarah Elzas

16/02/2012 - Report: France

France says final farewell to franc

The end of the franc has come. If you have any old notes hidden away, rush to the Banque de France right away. Friday 17 February 2012 is the last day they can be exchanged for euros.

13/02/2012 - On-the-spot France

Last days of the franc

This is the last week to change your francs! The French currency has been out of circulation since 1999, when the euro was introduced.

11/02/2012 - France

Sarkozy set to announce presidential reelection candidacy early

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on the verge of announcing his candidacy in April's presidential election.

08/02/2012 - On-the-spot France

Accessibility for everyone in France

Seven years ago, France passed a law requiring all public buildings to be accessible to everyone, including those with physical impediments, by 2015.

06/02/2012 - On-the-spot France

Drive to feed pets of the homeless

Sunday marked the end of a week-long operation to gather food for the pets of homeless people.

01/02/2012 - US - France

Mitt Romney's dirty secret - he speaks French!

The frontrunner to become the US Republican Party’s presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, has been coming under fire from his opponents for not being conservative enough.

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31/01/2012 - On-the-spot France

Speaking French a liability in US politics?

Today, Florida sees the fourth vote in the US Republican Party primaries. Frontrunner Mitt Romney faces a challenge from former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, who positions himself ...

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