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France's PM wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for indebted economy
Arab Times
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July 16, 2025
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou unveils plans for next year's budget on July 15 in Paris. (AP) PARIS, July 16, (AP): France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar -...
French PM seeks holiday cuts to patch up budget
Baltic News Network
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July 16, 2025
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed scrapping two public holidays as part of an austerity plan for the 2026 budget, saying it would cut spending and increase defense spending, the BBC reported. Bayrou is calling for the cancellation...
France unveils 2026 budget plan: €44billion cuts and possible holiday reduction
The Connexion
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July 16, 2025
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has outlined his controversial plans for the 2026 budget that include €43.8 billion in spending cuts and public spending freezes. The widespread measures include keeping public spending at current levels,...
Tourist in Spain warned he 'could have died' after touching snake for photo
Daily Express
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July 16, 2025
Adventurous holidaymakers are often keen to immerse themselves in local culture, whether that's by trekking through the wilderness to spot exotic wildlife or meandering through bustling cities to admire historic architecture and visit museums. We...
Top Things to do around Albi, Occitanie, France
The Travel Magazine
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July 16, 2025
7 Around 100km north-east of Toulouse, Albi stands on the banks of the river Tarn, its UNESCO-listed cathedral visible for miles around. The red brick buildings have a warm glow, even on dull days, but the green of the river banks and surrounding...
France Proposes Axing Two Public Holidays to Tackle Deficit
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed scrapping two national holidays, part of a drastic effort to repair public finances that’s set to unleash a parliamentary backlash in the fall. Most Read from Bloomberg The premier put...
Ryanair | Fire on new strikes by French air traffic controllers and Ursula von “Derlayed-Again”
Tornos News
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July 16, 2025
Ryanair launched fresh criticism of the French authorities and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, today, Wednesday 16 July, on the occasion of yet another strike by French air traffic controllers (ATC). The company...
Tourist in Spain who 'grabbed' snake for a photo warned he 'could have died'
Belfast Live
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July 16, 2025
Zahna Eklund Social News Reporter 07:00, 16 Jul 2025 If you like adventuring when you're on holiday, you'll know all about going on walks and getting lost in the local culture. Maybe you like going on hikes and looking at the wildlife, or perhaps...
Cabinet reviews outcomes of Amir’s visit to France
Kuwait Times
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July 16, 2025
KUWAIT: The Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting Tuesday morning at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Following the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for...
France's PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix public finances
Japan Today
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July 15, 2025
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed scrapping two public holidays and freezing most public spending as part of a 43.8 billion euro ($50.88 billion) budget squeeze he outlined on Tuesday. Bayrou's plan involves freezing welfare spending...
Israeli tourists harassed, outed abroad
Ynet
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July 16, 2025
In recent months, Israeli travelers in Muslim-majority countries, particularly Indonesia, have become targets of pro-Palestinian groups on social media. These groups, with tens of thousands of followers, share the travelers’ names and locations,...
French Class Shares Thoughts on Cheyenne Pit Stop on the Way to Vegas
Your Wyoming Link
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A group of French students traveling through the United States made a stop in Cheyenne as part of a class trip and shared their thoughts on the city and their experience in America. Celeste and Maghis, two classmates on the trip, reflected on how...
France’s military pigeons a reminder of a brave past
Taipei Times
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July 14, 2025
These days, French military pigeon number 193-529 is no longer needed to carry tiny messages during wartime communication blackouts. However, the racing bird serves as a reminder of the brave service of its predecessors in World Wars I and II, and...
French prime minister calls for scrapping of two public holidays in austerity budget
The Local - France
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July 15, 2025
French prime minister François Bayrou has called on the French to "work more" and abolish two public holidays, while outlining the 'austerity' budget that will attempt to get a grip on the country's ballooning deficit. The PM on Tuesday afternoon...
France's PM aims to lower deficit to 4.6% of GDP by next year
The Local - France
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July 15, 2025
France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday unveiled his 2026 budget proposal to slash public spending while also increasing defence expenses - including axing two public holidays. France is under pressure to bring its public deficit under...
FACTBOX Public holidays across the world
ARY News
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July 16, 2025
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday proposed to cut two public holidays to drive economic growth as part of a plan to overhaul the country’s debt-laden finances. The headline-grabbing proposal stirred outcry in the European Union’s...
France's Macron calls for major hike in defence spending, ci...
Modern Ghana
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President Emmanuel Macron has called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II. "We are living a pivotal moment," Macron said on Sunday in...
France's PM wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money
ABC News - New York
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July 15, 2025
PARIS -- France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar — possibly Easter Monday and the day marking the Allied victory over the Nazis — to save money in next year’s budget....
Holidaymakers head to the Costa del Sol for natural beauty, authentic charm and A-rated, sustainable second homes
LondonlovesProperty
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July 15, 2025
The thriving Costa del Sol is delighting holidaymakers with its incredible natural beauty, picturesque towns and villages and exceptional quality of life – so much so, that many are choosing not just to visit the region, but to buy a second home...
From the Riviera to Hilltop Villages: 10 Must-See Places in the South of France
Travelbinger
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July 16, 2025
The South of France doesn’t just offer vacation destinations, it offers a masterclass in the art of living well. This is where the Mediterranean sun transforms everything it touches into pure gold, where medieval villages perch impossibly on...