Emma Albright

Reporter

Emma Albright is half-French and half-American and has lived her whole life in France. Her mother is originally from Brittany and her father from Louisiana, US. After completing a masters in bilingual journalism (French/English) at the Sorbonne-Nouvelle, she worked for the website Worldcrunch for three years and then joined The Local in January 2026. In her free time, she enjoys going to museums, cycling, rock climbing and watching movies. Emma is the only member of staff at the The Local France who can properly pronounce the letter r in French words.

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Email: emma.albright@thelocal.com

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EU anti-waste law: New laptops sold in Europe must now use USB-C chargers

European Union

EU anti-waste law: New laptops sold in Europe must now use USB-C chargers

After standardising chargers for mobile phones, from Tuesday new computers sold in EU countries must also use the USB-C charging point, as the latest phase of EU anti-waste legislation comes into force.

Avalanche risk: How to stay safe skiing in the French Alps

Tourism

Avalanche risk: How to stay safe skiing in the French Alps

As French ski resorts prepare for the peak February season, the news of more deaths have hit the headlines - here's how to stay safe while skiing in France.

French island offers up to €10,000 to second-home owners who rent out their property

Property

French island offers up to €10,000 to second-home owners who rent out their property

Local officials on a French island are offering incentives of up to €10,000 to second-home owners who are willing to rent out their properties on a long-term lease, in order to try and overcome the housing shortage for locals.

15 art exhibitions to look forward to in France in 2026

Culture

15 art exhibitions to look forward to in France in 2026

From Robert Capa to Auguste Renoir - via Lee Miller and Louis XIV carpets - French museums are preparing their temporary exhibitions for the upcoming year.

'It's discrimination': The verdict on France's museum price hike for non-EU visitors

Reader insights

'It's discrimination': The verdict on France's museum price hike for non-EU visitors

At the start of 2026 France unveiled a new price structure for its national museums - including the Louvre and Versailles - that charges higher prices to non-EU visitors. Readers of The Local share their thoughts on this new law.