Social life
1st May: the Ministry of the Interior said it counted 121,000 demonstrators in France, while the CGT claimed that more than 210,000 people took part.
The CGT hails a significant mobilisation despite a drop in numbers compared with the previous year The CGT counted ‘more than 200,000’ demonstrators in France, ...
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At the age of 77, the famous American writer Paul Auster, known for his works such as ‘New York Trilogy’ and ‘Moon Palace’, has passed away
His family announced at the beginning of 2023 that he had been hospitalised with cancer The famous American writer Paul Auster, known for works such ...
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The traditional May Day demonstrations: what can we expect and how many people will turn out?
The unions will not be marching hand in hand on Labour Day this year, marking a return to division after last year’s united march, which ...
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Paris: at least three people died in a fire in a 2nd arrondissement flat
Three people have died following a fire in a Paris flat on the night of Monday 29 to Tuesday 30 April. A gas leak is ...
Social life
Véronique Sanson, suffering from pneumonia, is forced to cancel her concert in Nantes
The 75-year-old singer Véronique Sanson has been hospitalised with pneumonia, forcing her to cancel her concert scheduled for this Sunday at Le Zénith in Nantes, ...
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Students mobilised in support of the Palestinian cause occupied the Sorbonne, leading to the intervention of the police to evacuate the campus
Around fifty activists had taken over the building on the morning of Monday 29 April, but were forced to leave when the police intervened. Gathered ...
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The cold sets in and winter catches up with us
A cold spell is currently affecting a large part of the country. Almost all regions will experience sub-zero temperatures, snow and even freezing rain That’s ...
Social life
A mixed end to the year
With the end of the year fast approaching, preparations for the festive season are at the heart of many a family. But when exactly, and ...