Traveling to France during protests: what you need to know

Traveling to France during protests: what you need to know

Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about opening destinations, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. Paris CNN — Winter is over and the thoughts of many travelers will turn to the most classic of spring destinations: … Read more

Protests against pension reform in France turn violent after national day of action

Protests against pension reform in France turn violent after national day of action

Paris CNN — More than a million people took to the streets across France on Thursday, with protests turning violent in some areas as protesters expressed fury over proposed pension reforms. Clashes between groups of protesters and police erupted after workers staged a nationwide strike throughout Thursday, with outbreaks in Paris and regional capitals. French … Read more

National strike planned by the unions after the adoption without a vote of the pension reform

National strike planned by the unions after the adoption without a vote of the pension reform

Paris CNN — Powerful French unions are coming out in force for a nationwide strike on Thursday to reject a controversial pension age reform that the government pushed through parliament last week without a vote. Although sporadic and at times unruly protests have sprung up in Paris and other cities across France since the bill … Read more