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New civic tests for foreigners in France launch amid criticism
Applicants for some types of residency cards must now take 45-minute test
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Workers in France can take 17-day break using only eight days of leave in 2026
Favourable calendar for public holidays makes extended May break possible, with five guaranteed long weekends throughout year
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David Hockney among France’s New Year honours list
Former Normandy resident awarded second grade of honour
No to shopping ‘city’ outside Paris
Plans to build the world’s largest shopping centre, with 280 hectares of outlets and an amusement park, on the outskirts of Paris have been rejected.
The EuropaCity plan posed environmental issues, a court ruled.
The mayor of Gonesse, who hoped the project would be in place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, is appealing.
