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James Harrington
James is a freelance journalist who moved from northern England to southwest France in May 2009. He has been a regular contributor to The Local France since 2020.
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What you should know about the EU's change in banking security
An additional real-time security measure that comes into force on Thursday across the Eurozone puts the onus on users to ensure bank details of financial transfer recipients is accurate.
Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe
Airline passengers across Europe may face decreased compensation rights for delayed and cancelled flights, after the EU Council controversially agreed to raise thresholds for airline compensation.
New night train service will connect Marseille and Rome
France's international night train service has been steadily expanding and another new route will be added to the mix this summer - Marseille to Rome.
Cross-border driving fines set for return after EU-UK 'reset'
British motorists caught speeding in Europe – and European drivers caught in the UK – may soon receive an unwelcome surprise on their return home following the recent "reset deal" between the EU and the UK.
Will Europe's high-speed ‘Metro-style’ rail network really happen?
A Copenhagen-based think tank has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a 21st-century integrated pan-European ‘Metro-style’ rail network by 2040. But how realistic is it?
EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers
Under current European Union regulations any airline passenger whose flight is delayed by three hours or more is entitled to compensation – but that may be about to change.
Mont Blanc tunnel set to reopen after three months
The Mont Blanc tunnel, which runs between France and Italy, reopens on Monday after being closed to all traffic for 15 weeks for renovations.
Why does the European parliament move between Strasbourg and Brussels?
Ahead of the European elections in June, we explain why MEPs and their staff shuttle between Brussels and Strasbourg several times a year, and why the French city was chosen as an EU seat.
How Brits living in Europe can register to vote for UK election
The UK will head to the polls on July 4th, but many overseas voters will need to re-register if they want to make their voice heard. Keep track of the details and key dates below.
How will the EU's 'Covid passports' work for travellers?
The European Parliament and the 27 member states reached agreement this week on a digital Covid certificate that should pave the way for frictionless summer travel across the European Union. But what will the passes mean for tourists and visitors in practice?