Everything you need to know about running the 2023 Paris marathonUp to 45,000 people, including thousands from abroad, will run, jog, even stumble through the streets of Paris on Sunday April 2nd for the city's annual marathon. Here's what to expect, including a new route.
What changes in France in April 2023?From Easter holidays and practical jokes to spring festivals, a referendum on E-scooters and the final decision on controversial pension reform - here's what is happening in France in April.
We gave up £1 from the EU in exchange for 2p from the CPTPP deal. Oh, and that 2p is over a decade, not all at once. The stench of Tory desperation is detectable from here. https://t.co/V477Oy5v0Q The Riviera Reporter Retweeted
Will pension strikes affect the Easter holidays in France?France is in the grip of a long-running battle over pension reform that has seen periodic strikes, large demos and occasional acts of violence in the big cities - so will this be over by the time the Easter holidays start?
France's CGT union elects first female boss amid fierce pensions disputeAs protests against pensions reform continue, France's second biggest trade union – the hardline CGT – on Friday elected its first ever woman leader. Sophie Binet, 41, emerged as the surprise pick to replace outgoing secretary general Philippe Martinez following a long night of deliberations.
French unions to meet with government over pension reformNearly all of France’s trade unions have agreed to meet with French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne next week, though the government has said it will not change its position on its contested pension reform. The changes have not been implemented, pending a decision by the Constitutional council on 14 April. Read More
Macron rolls out water-saving plan as record drought saps resourcesFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a water crisis plan for sharing, reusing and saving an historically abundant resource that's grown increasingly scarce as the country rushes to limit the impacts of an enduring drought.
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Nantes cathedral volunteer sentenced to prison for arsonThe parish volunteer who started a fire that severely damaged the 15th Century Gothic cathedral in the western French city of Nantes in 2020 has been sentenced to four years in prison for arson.
Brexit. We exit the EU - high standards, quality, right next door, we have a say - to join a smaller trade deal with low standards on the other side of the planet, & no say. The definition of stupidity. The Riviera Reporter Retweeted
🚨🇫🇷ALERTE INFO - Après 20 jours de grève des éboueurs du secteur public à #Paris, le mouvement s'étend au secteur privé qui a décidé de se joindre à la grève dès ce dimanche soir dans 5 arrondissements qui n'avaient pas encore été affectés par le mouvement. (📸@AnonymeCitoyen) https://t.co/3g8wM02eVo The Riviera Reporter Retweeted
Mid-April date for Constitutional Council verdict on pension reformFrance's legislative watchdog, the Constitutional Council, announced on Wednesday that it will render its verdict on 14 April on controversial pension reform legislation, which has led to often violent demonstrations since the beginning of the year.