Back to school

Back to school - As school children across France return to school today several teaching unions have announced plans for strike action in September, against the reforms to education. Changes include compulsory education from the age of 3 and the reform of the baccalaureate which will see the end of sections such as L, ES and S. 12.4 million schoolchildren, college and high school students and their teachers will be affected by the reforms.

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Evening Update Thursday 7th August 2025

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Banque Havilland Monaco rebrands as Moncrief Private Bank after acquisition

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07/08/2025

Monaco bans electric scooters and bikes for under-14s in major road safety shake-up

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Update on wildfire in France

A devastating wildfire in southern France has burned through more than 16,000 hectares of vegetation in the Aude region, an area larger than the city ... Update on wildfire in France Read More

07/08/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 7th August 2025

A devastating wildfire in southern France has destroyed over 15,000 hectares, making it the country’s worst blaze since 1949. French Prime Minister Fr... French and Riviera News Thursday 7th August 2025 Read More

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