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French Pupils Resume School Blockades as Protests Escalate

French Pupils Resume School Blockades as Protests Escalate

French pupils resumed school blockades on Monday, reigniting protests over poor school conditions and the high cost of living. Dozens of high schoo...

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Winter City Break in Europe: Share Your Top Tip and Win

Winter City Break in Europe: Share Your Top Tip and Win

A winter city break in Europe can be magical, with festive markets, cozy cafes, and snowy streets. The Guardian is asking readers to share their to...

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France Protests Turn Violent: Police Clash With Masked Rioters

France Protests Turn Violent: Police Clash With Masked Rioters

France protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services turned violent in Paris, Marseille, and other cities as police clashed wi...

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France Deploys 70,000 Police as Protests Threaten Nationwide Unrest

France Deploys 70,000 Police as Protests Threaten Nationwide Unrest

France has deployed 70,000 police officers across the country as it braces for a third weekend of nationwide protests, with around 150 demonstratio...

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Welsh Tapestry Rivals Bayeux: Last French Invasion of Britain

Welsh Tapestry Rivals Bayeux: Last French Invasion of Britain

The Welsh tapestry that rivals Bayeux has become a subject of fascination, as it depicts the last French invasion of Britain at Fishguard. This rem...

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Spontaneous Travel in France: Why a Map Beats Algorithms

Spontaneous Travel in France: Why a Map Beats Algorithms

Spontaneous travel in France is the antidote to algorithm-driven vacations. In a world where every trip is optimized by ratings and reviews, one co...

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Melting Glaciers in Dolomites Reveal WWI Munitions Cache

Melting Glaciers in Dolomites Reveal WWI Munitions Cache

Melting glaciers in the Dolomites have revealed a significant cache of unexploded WWI munitions, including Italian artillery shells and French mort...

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France's Retirement Timebomb: Why Crisis Will Continue

France's Retirement Timebomb: Why Crisis Will Continue

France's retirement timebomb is at the heart of the country's recurring political crises, as modest attempts to raise the retirement age provoke vi...

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Serbia's Student Revolution: From Protest to Political Power

Serbia's Student Revolution: From Protest to Political Power

Serbia's student revolution has moved from principled protest to political power, as a leaderless movement of young people resoundingly defeated Al...

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Solo Skiing in Les Deux Alpes: A Joyous Group Trip in France

Solo Skiing in Les Deux Alpes: A Joyous Group Trip in France

Solo skiing in Les Deux Alpes, France, offers a unique way to hit the slopes without feeling alone. A recent group trip with Friendship Travel turn...

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French Police Use UK-Funded 4x4s to Charge Student Protesters

French Police Use UK-Funded 4x4s to Charge Student Protesters

French police have used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge at student protesters during the school protests that have swept the country, sparking outrage and an official investigation. The incident, which...

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France Backs UK Inclusion in Made in Europe Legislation
France Backs UK Inclusion in Made in Europe Legislation
France has dropped its opposition to the UK being included in the EUā€™s ā€œMade in Europeā€ legislation, marking a significant shift in French politics and EU trade dynamics. This move,... Read more...
France Class Action: Youth Protests Over Education System
France Class Action: Youth Protests Over Education System
France class action protests have erupted across the country as tens of thousands of students take to the streets over the state of high school education. The movement, sparked by... Read more...
Mont Blanc Loses Over a Metre in Height: Roof of Europe Shrinks
Mont Blanc Loses Over a Metre in Height: Roof of Europe Shrinks
Mont Blanc, often called the 'roof of Europe', has lost more than a metre of height in just one year, according to a team of French surveyors. The iconic peak... Read more...
France Student Protests: Anger Over Crumbling Schools and Futures
France Student Protests: Anger Over Crumbling Schools and Futures
France's student protests have erupted across the country, with over 160,000 demonstrators taking to the streets this week alone. While the immediate triggers are crumbling classrooms and missing teachers, the... Read more...
Etias Visa Waiver Delay: UK Travellers Warned Against Fake Sites
Etias Visa Waiver Delay: UK Travellers Warned Against Fake Sites
UK travellers are being warned not to apply for the delayed Etias visa waiver, as more than 150 unofficial websites are already offering the service despite the system being suspended.... Read more...
Paris Fire Destroys Historic MarchƩ des Enfants Rouges Market
Paris Fire Destroys Historic MarchƩ des Enfants Rouges Market
A devastating fire has destroyed the MarchƩ des Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered market in Paris, located in the Marais district. The blaze broke out early Wednesday morning, causing extensive... Read more...
French Student Protests vs British Apathy: Cultural Divide
French Student Protests vs British Apathy: Cultural Divide
French student protests have once again captured global attention, with thousands of lycƩens taking to the streets in recent weeks. In contrast, British students, despite facing similar grievances, remain notably... Read more...
French Centre Left Faces Existential Battle Against Far Right
French Centre Left Faces Existential Battle Against Far Right
Raphaƫl Glucksmann, the newly chosen social democrat candidate for the French presidency, has called on the centre left to wage an "existential battle" to prevent Marine Le Pen's far right... Read more...
Best Spa Towns in Europe for a Restorative Autumn Break
Best Spa Towns in Europe for a Restorative Autumn Break
Discover the best spa towns in Europe for a restorative autumn break, where healing waters and historic charm offer the ultimate wellness escape. As the leaves turn and the crowds... Read more...
France School Vandalism Crisis: Teens Trashing Primary Schools
France School Vandalism Crisis: Teens Trashing Primary Schools
France school vandalism has become a disturbing trend as teenagers violently trash their former primary schools, viewing them as unworthy of respect. In a shocking incident in June 2024, two... Read more...
Paris Suburb School Protests Expose Deep Education Inequality
Paris Suburb School Protests Expose Deep Education Inequality
School protesters in a Paris suburb are demanding urgent action as education inequality in France reaches crisis levels. Hundreds of thousands took to the streets across the country this week... Read more...
France Debt Crisis: Protests vs Fiscal Restraint Dilemma
France Debt Crisis: Protests vs Fiscal Restraint Dilemma
France's debt crisis has become a focal point of global concern as protesters demand increased spending while financial markets insist on fiscal restraint. Eight years after the gilets jaunes (yellow... Read more...

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