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Three charged with taking bribes to provide false French tests for residency cards
The charges relate to the test de connaissance du français. It is thought that more than 250 applicants could be involved in a region of west France
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DHL strike hits Christmas deliveries in France
‘All packages will be delivered even if they are a little late’, says DHL spokesperson
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French firm aims to cut food waste through 'upcycling'
Waste is taken from restaurants and turned into new products
2017 Bac exam – key dates
For the third time in a row the Bac final exams will be held over two different calendar weeks – as a note for students and parents here are the key dates.
The first written exams in this year’s Bac will be on Thursday June 15 in the morning, and the last exam will be on Tuesday June 21 or Wednesday June 22, depending on which Bac options are taken.
The results will be out on Wednesday July 5 and the orals for those with borderline results (8 or 9, ie. less than the pass mark of 10) will be on July 6-7.
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