France affected by severe winter drought

France affected by severe winter drought

France is facing its driest winter since 1959, with the country recording the longest winter drought since record-keeping began. The drought has been caused by a winter heat wave that has gripped Europe, causing snow to melt prematurely in the...
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In France, more than one million people protested against pension reform

In France, more than one million people protested against pension reform

A reform of France’s pension system raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, has led to a second round of coordinated strikes. On Tuesday, a record number of people, 1,27 million, took it to the streets across France to...
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Macron pension reform: France enters second day of strike

Macron pension reform: France enters second day of strike

A strike over planned pension reforms that paralysed France on Thursday has entered its second day. Several unions, including rail and metro workers, voted to extend the strike action, meaning another day of major disruptions to key services. It comes...
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Extended protest movements in France

Extended protest movements in France

The Place de la Republique in Paris was evacuated by the police earlier today, after vehement protests extended in other 60 cities The Nuit Debout movement, inspired by the 2011 Indignados movement in Spain, resulted as a consequence of the...
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