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French pensioners set to feel pinch under belt-tightening budget

French pensioners will be among those expected to contribute to balancing the government's books, according to the 2027 draft budget unveiled on Thursday. Pensions exceeding 1,260 euros per month will be partially frozen and the cap on the 10% income tax deduction will be lowered, measures that received mixed reactions from pensioners.

French pensioners set to feel pinch under belt-tightening budget

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Ambassador to UAE says flydubai incident didn't weaken Israel-Emirati relations - interview

“Of course there is concern," Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Yossi Shelley told The Jerusalem Post, adding that the incident showed the strength of the Abraham Accords.

  • Ambassador Yossi Shelley stated the attack on flydubai flight did not weaken Israel-UAE relations.
  • Emirati officials and public received him warmly following September 30 incident.
  • Shelley advocated for stricter screening of flight crews due to political tensions.

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