Tag: France
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Dozens of migrants rescued in Channel at weekend
By Emma Wallis The French coast guard rescued 64 migrants in the Channel at the weekend who were attempting to cross the stretch of water towards the UK. The migrants, […]
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Dynamic Mariner-20 begins
According to a press release published by the NATO website on September 25, 2020, seven NATO Allies have started the NATO naval military exercise Dynamic Mariner-20 (DYMR20) off the coast […]
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Cocaine Worth €1.5m Seized At Rosslare Port From Car Travelling From Cherbourg
March 09: Cocaine with an estimated street value of more than €1.5 million has been seized by customs officers at Rosslare Europort, Co Wexford, Ireland. Two men in their 20s were arrested by […]
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Le Havre Extends Compensation Measures Following Port Strikes
March 03: Shipping lines and shippers are being compensated to the tune of €6M for days lost to the ports morts (“dead ports”) strikes which took place to protest against […]
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Strikes to Continue in France Throughout March
March 02: Union workers in France have called for several nationwide strikes during March, to protest the government’s passage of controversial pension reforms. Protests are likely throughout the country and […]
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Port Strikes Expected To Continue This Week
February 03: According to uncorroborated local social media, the following port strikes are organized for this week, as part of the ongoing protests in France: Dunkirk: Lockmen striking Feb 06 […]
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French Carrier Spots Turkish Frigate Escorting Arms Shipment to Libya
January 31: The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle this week spotted a Turkish frigate escorting a cargo ship carrying armoured vehicles to Libya, pan-Arab daily Asharq al-Awsat quoted French […]