Strike action

Strike action - A recent survey published on Thursday has shown that the current strike action by emergency services in France is massively supported, with 9 out of 10 French people in favour of the movement. The strike action has been in protest to poor working conditions and lack of resources with 36% of health professionals in the hospital sector suffering poor health in recent months as a result.

 

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French and Riviera News Friday 9th May 2025

A Polish man in his forties has been hospitalized in Valence after enduring a harrowing journey between two TGV carriages from Paris. ... French and Riviera News Friday 9th May 2025 Read More

09/05/2025

Weather Forecast - Friday 9th May 2025

Cloudy with sunny intervals. Light rain is forecast for the Var region with moderate to strong winds. Highs of 17 degrees in Monaco and Saint-Tropez, ... Weather Forecast - Friday 9th May 2025 Read More

09/05/2025

Habemus Papam

White smoe Is billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel meaning A new pope has just been chosen! 133 cardinals have gathered in the Sistine cha... Habemus Papam Read More

08/05/2025

Evening Update Thursday 8th May 2025

No new pope has been elected yet, as black smoke signalled another inconclusive vote during the conclave in the morning of Thursday the 8th of May. ... Evening Update Thursday 8th May 2025 Read More

08/05/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 8th May 2025

Unions at the SNCF have announced new strike action for June 4th, 5th, and 11th, following ongoing disruptions to train services in France during the ... French and Riviera News Thursday 8th May 2025 Read More

08/05/2025