Banking: PEL savings account interest rate reduced to 1.75% from January 2025
From 1st January 2025, the new interest rate of Plan Épargne Logement (PEL) savings accounts in France will be 1.75%, compared to 2.25% for PELs opened during 2024.
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20 Mandatory Health Checkups for Children in France: Updates for 2025
In France, children are required to undergo 20 mandatory medical examinations from birth until the age of 16 to ensure proper health and development. Starting January 1, 2025, this schedule will be updated.
Doctor Consultation Fees in France to Increase from December 2024
Starting December 22, 2024, the cost of a standard visit to a general practitioner in France will increase from €26.50 to €30.
New Paris-Brussels OUIGO Train service from 10€: Schedule, Tickets and other details
A new OUIGO train service between Paris and Brussels is starting on December 19, 2024. The service will connect the two capitals in France and Belgium.
New Paris-Berlin high-speed train service: Schedule, Tickets and other details
The highly anticipated high-speed TGV train between Paris and Berlin is finally here! Starting on this Monday, December 16, 2024 a new direct rail service will connect the two capitals in 8 hours