'I can't take it anymore' - shopkeepers' protest fears
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The Place de la République has struggled to regain normalcy since October 17. As a new day of mobilization prepares for Thursday, an optician describes the persistence of a damaged image of the neighborhood.
"I can't take it anymore with the protests": in Paris, shopkeepers fear a new complicated week
The Place de la République has struggled to regain normalcy since October 17. As a new day of mobilization prepares for Thursday, an optician describes the persistence of a damaged image of the neighborhood.
As in many downtown areas in France, merchants in the République neighborhood in Paris complain of a drop in foot traffic. Between curfews, metro stations closed on Saturdays for safety, and images of clashes that have spread worldwide, the situation has become so tense that some now prefer to keep their stores closed all weekend. They also have to consider the protest scheduled for Thursday, November 5.
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