Several French unions continue to stage a campaign of nationwide strikes and demonstrations against pending labor reforms. The protest movement has affected nearly every sector of the French economy; disruptions have been especially pronounced in the transport and energy industries. Workers regularly take to the streets in cities across France …

France will host the European Soccer Championship (Euro 2016) from June 10 – July 10. Authorities will carry out systematic frisking around the areas and ban open-air screenings and gatherings outside of the fan zones. The French state will mobilize 73,000 police officers and gendarmes for Euro 2016 and redeploy …

Ramadan commences on or around June 6 and ends on July 5. Use discretion when drinking, eating, and smoking in public between sunrise and sunset.