Chaos at Paris Charles de Gaulle: 181 flight delays and 21 cancellations snarl global connections
Belgian rail strike from 8 March to hit Eurostar and French flight routings, warns French press
After 11-month closure, Issy RER-C station reopens—restoring a vital link to Paris business districts
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Paris activates anti-pollution travel pass and lists weekend transport works for 8 March
Île-de-France activated its €4 unlimited-travel ‘forfait antipollution’ on 8 March as fine-particle levels spiked. The same day sees multiple planned RER and Metro works plus road closures for the Women’s Day march and Paris Half-Marathon, meaning travellers should expect detours and longer journey times.
France to Raise Immigration and Naturalisation Fees on 1 May 2026
A decree implementing France’s 2026 Budget Law will sharply raise most immigration and citizenship fees on 1 May 2026. First-time residence permits will cost €300 and naturalisation tax-stamps jump from €55 to €255. Employers should fast-track filings and adjust mobility budgets to absorb the increases.
French Foreign Ministry Issues Region-Wide Security Advisory for Nationals in Middle East
France has updated its crisis guidance for citizens in Israel, the Gulf and surrounding states, advising registration on the Fil d’Ariane system and minimising movement amid regional hostilities. Employers must confirm that expatriates have received the instructions to remain compliant with French duty-of-care rules.