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Strikes in France in September 2025 and how you may be impacted
Major action is expected with a nationwide civil protest movement and calls for a ‘general strike’
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Why eight cities in France are banning tuna in school canteens
‘We want the healthiest food possible for our children’
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French weekend weather forecast August 30 - 31: Mixed conditions
Storms are expected in the south-west
Buses are now all free in Calais
Calais is the latest city to make buses free, coming after Dunkirk, Niort, Aubagne and around 30 other French towns.

Users will still have to get a ticket – at no charge – before boarding to help the authorities measure passenger numbers. People who have already bought tickets or have an annual card will be reimbursed.
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