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French air traffic-control strike (14–16 May 2026) set to ground thousands of flights
The SNCTA has called a nationwide strike from 14–16 May 2026, covering every French air-traffic-control unit. Coming at the start of the Ascension long-weekend, the walk-out could cancel up to 70 % of flights and snarl immigration queues. Multinationals need contingency plans—rerouting via rail or alternative hubs and reviewing visa-overstay risks under the new EES.
Free Mobile unleashes unlimited data roaming in 135 countries for €29.99
From 14 May 2026, Free’s flagship mobile plan offers unlimited data in 135 countries for the same €29.99 monthly fee, slashing roaming costs for French business travellers and expatriates. The flat-rate, eSIM-ready offer outpaces rival operators and gives mobility managers a simple, predictable connectivity option for staff on overseas assignment.
France and Côte d’Ivoire sign fast-track visa pact for short academic missions
Signed in Abidjan on 14 May 2026, a new bilateral accord promises five-day Schengen visa processing and multi-entry privileges for Ivorian academics travelling to France on short missions. The fast-track scheme should unblock joint research projects and offers multinationals sponsoring university collaborations a more predictable mobility timeline.