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Protests at a third of lycées in France, blockades now at ten universities
More than 2,500 arrests have been made and hundreds injured
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Applying for French nationality: 200 readers share their experiences
Waiting times, unexpected hurdles and what readers wish they had known
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French police use adapted radar to catch speeding cyclists
Bicycles are classified as vehicles and must follow road rules
French Sécu targeting lies and fraud
Staff at the Sécu Sécurité Sociale are to be trained to detect benefit cheats in an attempt to cut a fraud bill estimated at €590million – or even higher.
Health, family and retirement benefits staff will all be trained in techniques to spot claimants trying to hide previous statements or avoid questions.
These include tips on assessing body language as well as checking verbal and written statements. The budget for the training is €750,000.
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