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More bank branches in France are closing
Some 3% of branches are shutting every year, reports banking union
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French passport beats US and UK for global access
Rankings measure visa-free access to foreign countries
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Ranking shows which cities in France are suffering the most, and least, from traffic jams
Most congested French city is not Paris
Polluting cruise liner in Marseille fined
A cruise liner captain and his bosses have been fined €100,000 for polluting the air in Marseille by using heavy-sulphur oil.
The fine on the skipper of the Azura and US owner Carnival is the first such court case in France. It comes after heavy local criticism of poor air quality with plumes of black smoke seen over the port area.
