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French are told they 'don't work enough' as minister launches crackdown on Le Sickie to stop country slipping into bankruptcy
Daily Mail
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July 23, 2025
By SABRINA PENTY Published: 05:23 EDT, 23 July 2025 | Updated: 05:29 EDT, 23 July 2025 Workers in France have been told to stop being in denial and accept that they 'do not work enough' as the government aims to clampdown on soaring levels of...
UNIMEV signs new ‘Business Tourism and Events’ sector contract with French government
EN
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July 25, 2025
French events industry association UNIMEV has welcomed the signing of the ‘Business Tourism and Events’ sector contract between the state, local authorities and partners in the events sector. During the Interministerial Committee for Tourism...
Spit, don’t swallow: And what else a cycling holiday in Bordeaux taught me
The Times
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I’m a cyclist. Not a Lycra-wearing, hand-signalling cyclist, more of an urban approximation, so when the opportunity came up to velo my way through the peaceful rhythms of rural Bordeaux and its wineries, I was saddling up quicker than you can say...
Te Papa named TripAdvisor's top tourist attraction in New Zealand, top 1% worldwide
Infonews NZ
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Te Papa has been recognised in the Tripadvisor 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards, cementing its position as a world-class cultural destination. Te Papa is awarded the following accolades: #1 attraction in New Zealand in the TripAdvisor Traveller’s...
On Brevard's menu: Celebrate French cuisine; more on dementia-friendly dining
Florida Today
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Quel dommage! We didn’t mean to ignore la fête nationale July 14, but then, things French go on, always. The Space Coast has its share of restaurants that are resolutely French. Choices include: Café Margaux, 220 Brevard Ave., Cocoa: Alex...
'There Was One More MP': CBI Cites Vijay Mallya To Oppose Karti Chidambaram's Travel Plea
News18
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July 25, 2025
Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 18:43 IST CBI said that the agency has genuine concerns, which is why it prefers that Chidambaram seek permission each time he wants to travel Congress MP Karti Chidambaram during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in...
The Labour-led cities where tourist tax could be imposed
The i paper
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July 25, 2025
Labour's mayors remain in discussions with the Government and say the idea has not been formally rejected by the Treasury Labour’s mayors are in discussion with the Government over a tourist tax which they hope could raise millions of pounds in...
How France’s 2026 draft budget could affect you – in detail
The Connexion
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July 25, 2025
Prime Minister Francoise Bayrou wants to bring down France's soaring budget deficit LE PICTORIUM Alamy Stock Photo Many residents could end up paying more tax and face higher healthcare costs under the first proposals for the 2026 budget, aimed at...
Jewish holiday camp accuses Spanish airline of 'brutality' after 44 children were removed from jet for 'unruly' behaviour and teacher arrested - as parents condemn 'anti-semitic act'
Daily Mail
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July 25, 2025
The expulsion of dozens of teenage passengers from a jet in Spain amid reports they were endangering the safety of the flight has sparked a row, with the carrier coming under fire for alleged anti-Semitism. The holiday camp the children were...
French anger looms as PM proposes holiday cuts
The Spectator Australia
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July 17, 2025
Banning the baguette, perhaps? Or making it compulsory to eat a sandwich at your desk at lunchtime? If you think hard enough, it is possible to imagine reform that would create more anger in France. Even so, Prime Minister François Bayrou’s plan...
What is chikungunya? Symptoms and travel advice as cases rise in France
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 25, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
France defends move to recognise Palestinian state
Yahoo News
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France defended its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood amid domestic and international criticism on Friday, including against the charge that the move plays into the hands of militant group Hamas. President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday...
Foreign Office issue travel advice for Brits going to Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal
Daily Star
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July 25, 2025
Andrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer 12:44, 25 Jul 2025Updated 12:56, 25 Jul 2025 As the school holidays kick off, families across the UK are itching for a dose of sunshine to brighten up the last few weeks of summer. But with the unpredictable...
King and Queen's mystery holiday abroad revealed
Daily Express
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July 25, 2025
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have been taking some well-deserved time off this month, and now their secret holiday spot has been revealed, according to reports. The Danish royals have been absent from royal duties since July 8, with the...
Thailand-Cambodia Tension: Should Travellers Cancel Their Trip? Dos & Don’ts, Spots To Avoid
News18
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July 25, 2025
Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 14:48 IST Thailand-Cambodia Tension: Clashes broke out between the two countries early on Thursday along a disputed area abutting an ancient temple Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the Big Buddha in Thailand's Phuket are...
Extra Bank Holiday chances as governement breaks silence on Euro winning day off
Daily Star
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July 25, 2025
In a surprising twist, the government has responded to the clamour for a new Bank Holiday on Monday, July 28, following the Euro 2025 final between England and Spain, marking a potential reversal from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The Lionesses...
A whirlwind in Paris for Chesco’s Gold Medal winning rowers Best, Mead
Daily Local - Pennsylvania
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July 25, 2025
KENNETT SQUARE – If made into a motion picture, it would probably be entitled ‘The Sarasota Pact.’ It is not a Hollywood thriller, however. It was a very real meeting in a Florida restaurant where the members of Team USA’s Coxless Men’s Four...
French cities impose curfew on children after drug violence
The Nation
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July 23, 2025
PARIS - A number of French cities have imposed night-time curfews on young people following a spate of violence linked to drug trafficking. Nîmes in the south was the latest to bring in measures, which authorities said were meant to prevent under...
Countdown as Scots could be turned away from France, Spain and Greece
Glasgow Live
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July 25, 2025
Scottish holidaymakers heading to France, Spain and other popular destinations could soon be denied entry without a travel permit. Post-Brexit rules mean that anyone travelling on a British passport will need this document before travelling to any...
Swiss retailers squeezed by shopping tourism
Le News
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July 25, 2025
Swiss retail endured a bruising first half of 2025. Sales between January and June fell by an estimated 1.9% compared with the same period last year, according to the Swiss Retail Federation, which analysed debit and credit card transactions....