French Alps avalanche
A British skier was among four people killed by an avalanche in the French Alps today, local authorities have said.
The skiers were in a group of seven people who were skiing off piste in the popular Val d’Isère region. Two of the victims were French and another was Swedish.
Categories: Sport Tags: avalanche, Backcountry skiing, Disaster/Accident, Meteorology, Rescue equipment, Safety, Snow, Val-d'Isère, Weather
In Response to the Cold
“Cold” waves are episodes of cold weather characterized by their persistence (at least two days), their intensity and geographic scope. To allow everyone to adapt its movements and activities, weather France offers detailed meteorological vigilance card.
Categories: Living in France Tags: Asthma, Common cold, Disaster/Accident, Environment, Frostbite, Injuries, Medical emergencies, Medicine, Mountaineering, Weather
Anthrax Polluted Heroin Alarms France
The French health ministry released an alert on Tuesday just after eight individuals died and seven became ill in two European countries through using heroin contaminated with anthrax.
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Categories: News Tags: Anthrax, Disaster/Accident, Environment, France, General Directorate for Health, Germany, Heroin, Law/Crime, Livestock, Scotland, substance, Zoonoses
Drinking and Dancing in France
Business leader welcome the new regulations that allows discotheques across France to stay open until 7:00 am, saying that this will liven up Paris and other French cities.
The regulations attempt to harmonise closing hours for bars throughout France and reduce the number of party goers who drive from one premise to the next looking for another place so as to dance the night away.
Categories: News Tags: Alcoholic beverage, Business leader, Didier Chenet, Disaster/Accident, Discothèque, France, Hospitality/Recreation, Nightclubs, Nightlife, Paris, Politics