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Book flights now or face price rises if Middle East conflict continues, says easyJet boss
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (763+ words) Travellers who know their summer plans should book flights now to avoid price rises related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says Kenton Jarvis, easyJet's CEO. He said price increases are only weeks away if the situation does…...
Macron gives speech about Middle East conflict on French TV
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (1221+ words) France is to increase its military presence in the Middle East due to the current conflict in the region, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed last night (March 3). The president addressed the nation in a televised speech, the first public speech…...
France 'total blockade' call for September 10: how much support does it have?
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (1102+ words) French unions, protest groups, and several political parties are showing increasing support for the online call for a nationwide "shutdown" on September 10. This mysterious social media movement, known under the banners of Bloquons tout (block everything) and mobilisation10septembre (rally10september), claims it was…...
Toulouse exhibition celebrates the elegance of French air travel
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1169+ words) France has long been a pioneer in the field of aviation: from the Montgolfier brothers" balloon flight and the exploits of pioneer Roland Garros, to the innovations of Airbus." Now, a two-year exhibition at L"Envol des Pionniers aims to…...
Repairs on dry stone wall in France: Must stones be bought or can they be picked up?
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (923+ words) Discover the legal requirements and sourcing options for repairing dry stone walls in France, including planning permissions and where to buy stones legally. Reader Question: Where can I find old stone to fix a dry stone wall? Can I just…...