Basildon-en-Provence, the grey French town that is sorely tempted by infancy

Article Abstract:

The Front National, an extreme right-wing and xenophobic party, is set to see victory in the forthcoming second round of a re-run mayoral election in Vitrolles, France. The residents of the town, which was built in the 1970s on the outskirts of Marseilles and suffers high levels of poverty and social tension, feel that they have been abandoned by mainstream politicians. They do not particularly like the Front National, but feel that they have no other option. If the Front National is successful, it will be the first time that it has won a clear majority in any election.

Political activity, National Front (France)

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French author causes storm by attacking Islam

Article Abstract:

French novelist Michel Houellebecq has expressed strong criticism of Islam, which he regards as a dangerous religion. Some observers believe that this remark, and others about the Vichy regime during the second world war, are merely designed to boost sales of his third novel, 'Plateforme.'

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Novelists, Houellebecq, Michel

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A-Z of 'verlan' gives a backwards guide to life in French tower blocks

Article Abstract:

A new edition of 'Comment tu Tchatches!', a dictionary of the slang used by young people in France's suburbs, reflects the great racial and cultural diversity of these areas. Much of the slang remains incomprehensible to outsiders.

France, Youth, Language and languages, Colloquialisms

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