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A man has been arrested for allegedly making "threats of an attack" on board a TGV train. The train was stopped by police at a TGV station in the Moselle department while on route from Colmar to Paris. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin praised the police involved in making the arrest and said that the "Travel Protect" system "proves its effectiveness every day for the safety of French people in transport".
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Further strike action is planned for next Tuesday 7th February, as transport, energy and public services in France are once again expected to be affected.
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur Regional Health Agency has said that after nine weeks of the influenza epidemic, the virus remains in strong circulation in the region
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Météo France has forecast a drop in temperatures from Sunday February 5th with two possible scenarios "moderate cold" and "extreme cold".
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The body of Sihem, who disappeared on January 25th in the Gard has been found.
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A new Elabe poll published on Wednesday has shown that two out of three French people approve of the mobilisation against the pension reform and want it to continue.
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Eight of the largest French unions have called for two more days of industrial action on Tuesday 7 February and Saturday 11 February
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The finance law for 2023 has introduced some changes concerning the property tax in France.
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Due to the National Elections here in Monaco which will take place in the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum, today Wednesday February 1st, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday February 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m., free parking will be granted in the Grimaldi Forum car park.
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Founded in 1986 the International University of Monaco is holding its Open Day this Saturday 4th February. Located in the Principality of Monaco the University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business specialized in finance, marketing, sport business management and international management.
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A man in his fifties has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being crushed by a heavy branch on a building site in Eze this Wednesday morning.
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As with the first of every month in France today February 1st, will see several changes from an increase in motorway tolls to an end of some covid rules.
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Demonstrations have been held across France in protest at proposed pension reforms. According to unions, about 25,000 demonstrators were present in Nice, a number that the police put at 7,000.
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There are fresh concerns ahead of changes to covid rules from tomorrow February 1st.
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The first phase of registration at the ticket office for the Paris Games will end today Tuesday January 31st at 6pm, ahead of a draw which will allow the next purchase of tickets from February 13th.
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Due to national strike action in France today Tuesday 31st January, against the government’s pension reform, most Paris metro and suburban rail services will be severely restricted, while intercity travel will be badly disrupted with just one high speed train in three running. Minor disruptions are expected on Eurostar train services.
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Strikes are set to affect train services across France starting this evening. A national day of industrial action is scheduled for tomorrow, which will affect not only train services but other sectors including education and airline travel
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A batch of smoked salmon sold at E.Leclerc supermarkets has been recalled due to the possible presence of listeria bacteria.
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A 48-year-old Dutch national and father of five has been handed a year’s prison sentence in Monaco after being found in possession of fake bank notes.
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Louis Ducruet, a regular guest on Riviera Radio's Full English Breakfast show has announced the preparation of an exhibition devoted to Napoleon in Monaco, in collaboration with French businessman, media man and one of the greatest collectors of objects related to Napoleon I, Pierre-Jean Chalençon.
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According to the latest figures by IMSEE, the Real Estate Observatory 2022 report available online has shown that after a two year low in the context of the health crisis, the real estate market in the Principality is clearly on the rise in 2022.
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Ski resorts are confident that there will be plenty of snow for the February half term holidays. After a Christmas which saw rather mild temperatures and lack of snow, recent snowfall has been warmly welcomed at the region’s resorts.
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Vinci Autoroutes has announced a new measure on motorway tolls in France with a new rate for short journeys.
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France is bracing itself for another day of national strike action against the pension reform tomorrow Tuesday 31st January. Unions have announced more industrial action from tomorrow and through into February.
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