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Strikes and protests in January 2026 and how you may be affected
Doctors, rail staff, and farmers are all taking action
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Good news as lower electricity bills confirmed in France
The change is not a ‘revolution’ but will give some purchasing power back, minister says
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French ski resorts report excellent Christmas despite less snow than last year
Bookings are up and non-snow related activities are also on the rise
Residents’ air plea
Clean-air groups in Marseille have demanded action over fumes from ferries and the increasing number of cruise liners using Marseille.
Tests showed port residents face fine particle air pollution 100 times that of rest of the city and, as ships use heavy oil, increased sulphur dioxide.
Air quality agency Airpaca said it has been preparing long-term tests to start later this year ahead of talks with councils and shipping firms.
