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Only a four day week for most schools
Earlier this week schoolchildren returned to classes but not all was gloom for primary and junior secondary children as the tradition of Saturday morning classes has been scrapped...
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Avoid delays - Go by train to France
Avoid the headaches of checking in, passport control, bag scanning and everything else that goes along with catching a flight, and take the when travelling shorter distances...
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Air Share scheme perfect for overseas property
An affordable executive aircraft ownership scheme in the UK will banish the tedious prospect of air travel on commercial airlines. This is great news for those who own overseas properties in Europe...
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Ryanair launches two new routes to France
Cheap flight operator Ryanair seems determined to squeeze its competitors as it gets ready to launch two new routes to France towards the end of this year...
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Bic Phones!
Bic, of biro and disposable razor fame, has teamed up with mobile phone provider Orange to launch the Bic phone.
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Fat Burning
A report suggesting a tax on unhealthy food to stem obesity has been put to the health minister for consideration.
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Les soldes aren’t selling
After a disappointing summer sale period, the Loi de Modernisation de l’Economie, passed in August 2008, is changing the ruling on when retailers can mark down their stock.
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Military shutdown
83 of the country’s military units will close...
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Most expensive property in the world
A villa outside Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Riviera is to become the most expensive property in the world when it sells for a rumoured £397 million.
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Oysters at risk
A mild winter followed by a wet spring has exposed French oysters to a killer virus according to L’Ifremer, the French marine research institute.
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easyJet cut winter flights
easyJet have announced it is to cut winter flights in an attempt to offset rising fuel costs.
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Electric Cars in Paris
Following the success of the bike-sharing scheme, Vélib’, in Paris, the French capital is considering piloting a similar scheme but this time with electric cars...
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France’s top 50 personalities
Tennis star turned musician Yannick Noah has topped newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche’s twice-yearly poll of France’s top 50 personalities for the second time running.
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The end of the 35-hour working week
A decade ago, Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin introduced the 35-hour working week to cut unemployment; a little over one year into his mandate, President Sarkozy’s conservative government has passed a law that allows companies to sidestep the flagship ruling in an attempt to kick-start the economy...
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Latest news: France August 2008
All the latest news from France: August 2008...
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Latest news France: the green agenda
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Latest News France: health-care
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Latest Weather in France
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Only a four day week for most schools
Earlier this week schoolchildren returned to classes but not all was gloom for primary and junior secondary children as the tradition of Saturday morning classes has been scrapped...
READ MORE »
Avoid delays - Go by train to France
Avoid the headaches of checking in, passport control, bag scanning and everything else that goes along with catching a flight, and take the when travelling shorter distances...
READ MORE »
Air Share scheme perfect for overseas property
An affordable executive aircraft ownership scheme in the UK will banish the tedious prospect of air travel on commercial airlines. This is great news for those who own overseas properties in Europe...
READ MORE »
Living in France Blog - Life in rural France
Blog about life in rural France.. both the ups and the downs!
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