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The French 35 hour week

Nicola Harrington — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:32:08 +0000

Many European laws are regularly and openly flouted by the French, but not the law on the 35 hour working week. The French also don’t appear to like shift work.

Dustbin collections at 8pm once a fortnight? Can they still remain within the law?

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Medical Operations in France – what to expect

Rachel Gallard — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:42:00 +0000

There are forms to fill in, and advice to follow, before being admitted into a French hospital for an operation.

Find out what to expect if you are going into hospital for an operation in France

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What to do before an operation in France

Rachel Gallard — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:17:00 +0000

If you are going to have an operation under anaesthetic in France, the surgeon will ask you to organise a meeting with an anaesthetist prior to the operation. There will be forms to complete and appointments to make too.

Find out about the form filling and procedure before going into hospital for an operation in France

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La Vie Communale

Nicola Harrington — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:30:58 +0000

In January every household in France receives a newsletter from their local mayor, along with disclosure of the communal budget. Everything is disclosed.

Read about communal newsletters, including one 3,400 euro expenditure... on a photocopier!

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Do dogs rank higher than children?

Nicola Harrington — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:06:53 +0000

Nicola has received a reminder that her dog needs a vaccination. It's odd that she doesn't get reminders for her children to be vaccinated.

Why do pets get vaccination reminders? Are they more highly regarded than children in France?

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