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THE FRENCH RIVIERA'S ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWS MAGAZINE
THE FRENCH RIVIERA'S ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWS MAGAZINE

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The latest local and international news and information for expats in France, the French Riviera and the Côte d’Azur.
Everything you need to know about running the 2023 Paris marathon
The Local
Everything you need to know about running the 2023 Paris marathon Up 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.
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PODCAST: Why French protests turn so violent and is France a good country for women?
The Local
PODCAST: Why French protests turn so violent and is France a good country for women? The Talking France podcast is back with an episode looking at the recent outbreaks of violence in French cities and why it seems that protest so often takes a violent turn in France, as well as practical jokes, tips on settling in and whether France is a good country for Read More
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What changes in France in April 2023?
The Local
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.
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France extends medical cannabis trial for a year
The Local
France extends medical cannabis trial for a year The trial of medical cannabis in France has been extended until March 2024, the government has announced.
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Will pension strikes affect the Easter holidays in France?
The Local
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?
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Foire aux vins: How to find bargains on high quality wine in France
The Local
Foire aux vins: How to find bargains on high quality wine in France In France, spring is an ideal time to stock up on high-quality French wine, as supermarkets, cavistes, and websites alike get ready for the Foire aux vins.
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France drops Covid-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare workers
The Local
France drops Covid-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare workers Eighteen months after it was introduced, France is to drop an obligation for healthcare professionals to be vaccinated against Covid, and will allow unvaccinated staff to return to work.
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Four movies and a festival: Unmissable French cinema with English subtitles
The Local
Four movies and a festival: Unmissable French cinema with English subtitles Cinema club Lost in Frenchlation is showing several French films with English subtitles this month. Here's what's coming up in Paris and beyond.
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Black Bloc: Who are the black-clad figures who hog the headlines at French protests?
The Local
Black Bloc: Who are the black-clad figures who hog the headlines at French protests? They feature in some of the most dramatic images from French demos - smashing windows, torching bins and confronting police. But who are the 'Black Bloc'?
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Airports across France to cancel scores of weekend flights as strikes rumble on
The Local
Airports across France to cancel scores of weekend flights as strikes rumble on Many flights operating out of French airports like Paris-Orly, Toulouse, Nantes and Bordeaux will be cancelled over the weekend due to ongoing strike action by air traffic controllers.
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France's hardline CGT union elects first woman chief since 1895
The Local
France's hardline CGT union elects first woman chief since 1895 France's CGT trade union federation on Friday elected surprise candidate Sophie Binet as secretary general, making her the first woman to hold the post since the body's creation in 1895.
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French expression of the day: Ta mère
The Local
French expression of the day: Ta mère This is a common French expression, but one we recommend you know, rather than show.
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France's CGT union elects first female boss amid fierce pensions dispute
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
France's CGT union elects first female boss amid fierce pensions dispute As 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.
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French unions to meet with government over pension reform
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
French unions to meet with government over pension reform Nearly 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
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Immigrants now make up 10 percent of France's population, says statistics agency
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
Immigrants now make up 10 percent of France's population, says statistics agency A tenth of people living in France in 2021 were born foreigners, national statistics agency INSEE said on Thursday, in its first study on immigration in a decade.
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France women’s team taps veteran coach Hervé Renard ahead of World Cup
Latest news reports on FRANCE, French politics and culture - France 24
France women’s team taps veteran coach Hervé Renard ahead of World Cup Herve Renard has been named France women's coach until 2024 and will lead the team at this year's World Cup, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday.
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Macron rolls out water-saving plan as record drought saps resources
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Macron rolls out water-saving plan as record drought saps resources French 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 arson
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Nantes cathedral volunteer sentenced to prison for arson The 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.
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Macron takes to the hills for long view on better water management
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Macron takes to the hills for long view on better water management French President Emmanuel Macron will be in the French Alps on Thursday to present a plan to improve water management, a resource threatened by droughts and global warming.
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Mid-April date for Constitutional Council verdict on pension reform
The economic issues and policy in France - RFI
Mid-April date for Constitutional Council verdict on pension reform France'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.
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