Education. Secondary schools and colleges: government returns to ‘cutting’ overtime

Education.  Secondary schools and colleges: government returns to 'cutting' overtime

On Wednesday, the government decided to cancel the controversial “reduction” of overtime in secondary schools and universities originally planned until the end of the school year, a measure that was supposed to allow budget savings in the national education system. “The Minister of National Education and Youth has issued instructions that from tomorrow (Thursday) the … Read more

Education. Secondary schools and colleges: government returns to ‘cutting’ overtime

Education.  Secondary schools and colleges: government returns to 'cutting' overtime

On Wednesday, the government decided to cancel the controversial “reduction” of overtime in secondary schools and universities originally planned until the end of the school year, a measure that was supposed to allow budget savings in the national education system. “The Minister of National Education and Youth has issued instructions that from tomorrow (Thursday) the … Read more

Work. In Saint-Louis, a forum for setting up or taking over a business

Work.  In Saint-Louis, a forum for setting up or taking over a business

The second year of the forum dedicated to creating or taking over a business, jointly organized by the Saint-Louis agglomeration (SLA) and France Travail Saint-Louis, brought together about 80 candidates who want to start a business. They were able to attend two conferences, one focused on micro-enterprises, organized by Urssaf, and the other on the … Read more

Dannemarie. Dannemarie: seven axes to become a beacon of territory

Dannemarie.  Dannemarie: seven axes to become a beacon of territory

“”Small Towns of Tomorrow” (PVD) when it came out I thought it was pretty average. » Prefect Thierry Queffélec, with his usual sincerity, qualified this system, the winner of which was the municipality, before the gathering of officials at the signing of the contract for the Territorial Revitalization Operation (ORT) within the PVD. program. “But … Read more

Distressing images of Great Barrier Reef hit by worst-ever bleaching episode (PHOTOS)

Distressing images of Great Barrier Reef hit by worst-ever bleaching episode (PHOTOS)

This new episode of massive bleaching, reported in March, is the fifth in eight years due to rising water temperatures. This decline threatens the survival of coral reefs in all four corners of the world, including the Great Barrier Reef, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also warned on Monday. The Great Barrier … Read more

Transavia: cabin baggage now costs money

Transavia: cabin baggage now costs money

Transavia is changing its cabin baggage policy from 3 April 2024: in addition to cabin baggage, which will remain included in all its prices, cabin baggage becomes chargeable through a new option. Baggage, seat selection, food, entertainment: many services previously included in the ticket price have become chargeable on airplanes, as some airlines owe their … Read more

Vaucluse. CPME closer to its business leaders in a difficult context

Vaucluse.  CPME closer to its business leaders in a difficult context

CPME, the Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises*, had a dynamic 2023 with the continued support of its members in an uncertain economic context. Its general meeting took place on 14 March at the Pathé Cap Sud cinema in Avignon, in the presence of almost 350 economic agents from the department and elected representatives. An … Read more

Rhone Valley. Vienne Condrieu tourism: new features of the season revealed

Rhone Valley.  Vienne Condrieu tourism: new features of the season revealed

“We had a very good year in 2023, we hope to continue this trend for this season,” says Olivier Sanejouand, director of the Vienne Condrieu Aglomération tourist office. The number of tourist nights increased last year in the territory, driven by the Jazz à Vienne festival, which saw a record attendance of 230,000 people, but … Read more

Mountain. Stations demand accountability… To the Court of Auditors!

Mountain.  Stations demand accountability... To the Court of Auditors!

The shocking conclusions, which were taken as gospel at the end of a highly publicized press conference, fired up ski lift operators. On the eve of the winter holidays, the wise men of rue Cambon, bringing together five regional accounting chambers, pointed to “an economic model that is running out of breath, permanently affected by … Read more

Risoul. “This Season Gives Everyone Confidence”

Risoul.  "This Season Gives Everyone Confidence"

After the February school holidays, it’s time for the first assessment for Christian André, director of the Risoul tourist office. “The first thing is the season, which shows that the return of the White Forest has a positive effect. Last year, without the connection to Vars, despite the snow, we saw a drop of 20%, … Read more