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Ryanair rules out fuel surcharge as airlines respond to rising costs
Wizz Air is cutting capacity, while Air France has raised fares to offset fuel costs
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Gironde wildfire: commune devastated by blaze takes legal action
Hundreds of residents have completed testimonies of this summer’s record fires, with first ‘collective complaint’ filed this week
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Three swimmers die in separate incidents within 24 hours in Hérault
Victims all found unconscious in coastal waters, as authorities caution swimmers about powerful currents and reduced lifeguard coverage
Voluntary donations reach €7.5 billion
Statistics show immense increase over 10 years
Voluntary giving in France has risen 70% in 10 years with €7.5 billion being donated to associations in 2015 (the last year with full figures) – and generous private individuals making 60% of all donations.
Research by the Fondation de France found 60% of donations were reclaimed against income tax with a 66% tax reduction meaning a €10 donation actually only costs €3.40.
