France protests: What to expect on October 17th
Student protests, cost-of-living demos, airline strikes and even the possible return of the Gilet Jaunes - here's what to expect in France on Saturday, October 17th.
Student protests, cost-of-living demos, airline strikes and even the possible return of the Gilet Jaunes - here's what to expect in France on Saturday, October 17th.
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A third person was grazed in the shooting in the southern town of Aubagne near Marseille and the lives of the principal and teacher were not in danger, police said....
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Russia's statements come as French President Emmanuel Macron has called into question an 'energy ceasefire' announced by Donald Trump.
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The suspected perpetrator, a 14-year-old, fired several shots with a hunting rifle inside the school. There did not appear to be a link with high school protests that have rocked France in recent weeks....
News
France has begun proceedings to dissolve the association founded by French far-right antisemitic essayist Alain Soral, whose ideology has been cited as an influence on numerous far-right leaders....
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France is among the European countries where BYD is considering opening a plant. According to vice-president Stella Li, "France is on the shortlist".
Local
Fontaines D.C. bring synths and psychedelia with their latest album 'Dopamine Chamber' while a new exhibition near Paris explores all things cute. Here's what to look out for this week....
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The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615 and draws its name from the red outfits that orphans wore at a hospital near the market until 1772....
government
French politician and European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann was pelted with flour outside a bar in Paris on Sunday evening, shortly after winning the social-democratic left’s primary for the 2027 presidential election with more than 66% of the vote....
business
French economist Nicolas Bouzou says France's economic growth is not "strong" enough to sustain the country's welfare state.
safety
A fire "completely destroyed" Paris's historic Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges overnight Monday, authorities said. The cause of the fire that swept through the capital's oldest covered food market remains unknown....
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The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges had been operating since the 17th century. By morning, the fire was under control, according to authorities.
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A fire has destroyed the French capital’s oldest covered food market, a popular street food venue that has existed in the same space since 1615, authorities said on Monday....
