Paris raises tourist-tax tariffs from 1 January 2026 in bid to fund transport and 2028 Olympics legacy
France Lowers Salary Floor for ‘Talent – Qualified Employee’ Permit to €39,582
Channel Tunnel Power Failure Cripples Eurostar and LeShuttle on Peak Travel Day
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France Deploys 90,000 Police—and 10,000 in Paris—Amid New-Year Security High Alert
On 31 December France placed 90,000 police—including 10,000 in Paris—on duty for New-Year’s Eve amid an elevated terrorism risk. Travellers can expect bag bans, ID checks, selective station closures and road diversions, requiring mobility planners to build extra time and documentation into evening movements.
French Visa Application Centres in Russia Closed on 31 December
All French visa centres in Russia are closed on 31 December, halting both new applications and passport pick-ups until 2 January. The shutdown complicates last-minute business travel plans and will push demand into the already busy first weeks of 2026.