Category Archives: Current Events

Why Do Some People Want to Fight?

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Henrik Blunck

One question comes to mind after the recent protests in regards to French laws banning the burkini on beaches. I have already dealt with this over on my political blog in the article entitled The Ban on Burkinis on French … Continue reading →

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Tour de France 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Henrik Blunck

Now is the time to see a lot of beautiful landscapes if you have access to watching the Tour de France cycling event on your TV. This is abolutely a great event for me, as there are times – especially … Continue reading →

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Airport Strike

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Henrik Blunck

Recently, there was a strike at the French CDG airport. Workers have a strange tendency to pick exactly the wrong moment to strike, especially given the fact that a country like France is highly dependent upon income from tourists. We … Continue reading →

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Changes When Selling Your House

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Henrik Blunck

According to a Danish magazine that deals with France it has been announced that taxation will change for those foreigners owning homes or summerhouses in France. Now, the money you earn when you sell the house will be taxated from … Continue reading →

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French VAT Rates Increasing In 2012

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Henrik Blunck

According to news tonight from TV5 Monde, the French VAT rates will be increased from 5,5 to 7-9% for restaurants and labour such as carpentry etc. Seeing this from a Danish perspective – where we pay the maximum VAT rate … Continue reading →

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