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Halal Supermarket in France Told to Sell Pork and Alcohol or Face Closure
A halal supermarket in France has been ordered to start selling pork and alcohol or face being shut down.
Good Price discount store in north-west Paris has been accused of breaching the conditions of its lease by not acting as a general food store, the local housing authority has claimed.
It argues that the local community in Colombes are not being served properly at the shop if no pork or alcohol products are sold there.
[...] The shop is allegedly prioritising a certain group within society which breaches the country's principles, the authority said.
Source: Metro
Cannes Bans "Burkinis" Over Suspected Link to Radical Islamism
The mayor of Cannes in southern France has banned full-body swimsuits known as "burkinis" from the beach, citing public order concerns.
David Lisnard said they are a "symbol of Islamic extremism" and might spark scuffles, as France is the target of Islamist attacks.
France is on high alert following a series of incidents including July's truck attack in nearby Nice.
Anyone caught flouting the new rule could face a fine of €38 (£33). They will first be asked to change into another swimming costume or leave the beach.
Source: BBC News
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Sunday August 14 2016, @05:29AM
California ≠ US ≠ Europe ≠ France ≠ Islam
It is to be expected that all of us "filter" the news, trying to relate it to our own lives and experiences. But, this is France under discussion, and it has little in common with Southern California. France is more different from California than Arkansas, or Maryland.
(Score: 2) by HiThere on Sunday August 14 2016, @03:26PM
E.g., France is very particular about food. It's my understanding that they have refused to allow McDonalds in.
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(Score: 2) by Aiwendil on Sunday August 14 2016, @10:30PM
First McD in france opened in the 1970s (seems like there is an argument if it was in -72 or -79), currently are some 1300 McD's in france (McD's second biggest market in 2012)
But yeah - they are adapted to the local culture (just like in every country) and their focus seems to be more on "enjoy the food" than elsewhere.
(Score: 2) by HiThere on Monday August 15 2016, @12:16AM
Thank you. I guess I just remember one particular moment in that argument...the point where it hit the news.
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(Score: 2) by gidds on Tuesday August 16 2016, @12:06PM
Please hand in your geek card, and then STW for
"Royale with cheese" [google.com].
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