May 1st - The inter-union in France is intending to make today May 1st and labour day, a “massive” demonstration against the pension reform in France. The last united movement with the eight main unions dates back to 2009 and was during the financial crisis. Demonstrations are planned throughout France and it has been reported that this morning Extinction Rebellion activists covered the Louis Vuitton Foundation in paint. According to a journalist present on the spot the move was intended as an action "against the rich", in solidarity with the workers of May 1st.
Five suspects have been arrested after an armed robbery this afternoon in Lyon
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In Paris, left-wing and far-right MPs have joined forces to pass a new measure against tax optimisation by multinational corporations, during the firs...
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A ceremony took place in Nice this morning to mark the fifth anniversary of the attack at the Notre-Dame Basilica ...
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Income from fixed speed cameras in France fell by €76 million in 2024, dropping to €889 million from €965 million in 2023. The fall comes after many c...
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There’s been a large increase in unemployment in France. Just over 3.2 million people were completely unemployed in the third quarter...
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