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workers protested pension reform in france

Mar 7, 2023

A nationwide demonstration was held in France to protest the government's planned alterations on the pension system that aim to delay the retirement age from 62 to 64, until 2030. Nearly a million demonstrators, consisting of workers in all…

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macron’s guard harshly intervenes in protest

Feb 27, 2023

After the International Agriculture Fair, the guards of French President Emmanuel Macron harshly intervened in a woman's attempt to protest against Macron. The protester, who wanted to protest against him for climate change and his…

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Eiffel Tower Lit in Ukrainian Colors on War Anniversary

Feb 24, 2023

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag to show support for the Ukrainian people. Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, expressed her…

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air pollution levels increase in France

Feb 20, 2023

Particulate pollution levels have been reported to have significantly increased in various French regions. The prefects of many French departments have chosen to restrict traffic to the least polluting vehicles and the top…

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Man commits suicide, causes panic amongst public in Paris

Feb 19, 2023

A man committed suicide by jumping from the top floor of the La Defense shopping mall in Paris, France. Following the incident, people nearby started to run away in panic. Authorities reported that the rumble of the man's fall sounded like…

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French Parliament holds minute of silence for victims of earthquake in Türkiye

Feb 8, 2023

Upon the call of the Speaker of the Assembly, Yael Braun-Pivet, the deputies of the French National Assembly held a moment of silence for those who lost their lives in the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria. Speaking…

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French Unions Call for More Strikes over Pension Reform

Feb 1, 2023

French unions have called for two more days of strikes on Feb 7 and 11 in an effort to force the government to reconsider its pension reform plan. The French Interior Ministry reported over 1.2 million people took to the streets across…

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retirement age regulation protested in France, 30 detained in Paris

Feb 1, 2023

Although the protests that were held throughout about 200 French cities and towns against the pension reform to gradually increase the retirement age from 62 to 64 were peaceful in overall, occasional clashes broke out between police and…

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Bakers takes to streets in France

Jan 24, 2023

While reactions towards the pension reform in France continues, bakers, who state having a difficult time due to increased electricity and raw material prices, compulsory premiums and taxes, gathered in the Place de la Nation in the capital…

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French people protests new regulation decision on retirement age

Jan 22, 2023

After the announcement of a regulation that would raise the retirement age to 64, French people took to the streets to demand the government retract the decision. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the French far-left Party of Unyielding…

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