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French shopkeepers told to strengthen security ahead of weekend protests
Authorities promise ‘massive’ security operation as Lyon moves to ban protests
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Will weekend protests affect rural areas of France?
New demonstrations planned for October 24
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France’s October 17 protests: clashes with police, looting and arson attacks eclipse protestors' voices
550,000 attend protests with 1,800 arrested, Interior Ministry says
Tourists avoid France and gilets jaunes
Gilets jaunes protests and the violence televised worldwide have been blamed for a fall in tourists in the first quarter of 2019 – with visits down 4.8%.
Paris hotels saw 4.6% less business but figures France-wide were also down 2.5%.
