Backers of proposed airport to north-west of French city seek eviction of farmers in case that has become symbolic for French environmentalistsMore than 1000 protesters thronged the entrance to a court in Nantes on Wednesday as a hearing began that could evict the final 11 families living along the route of a proposed airport.
Aéroport du Grand Ouest (AGO),a subsidiary of Vinci Airports, is requesting fines of up to 1000 per person per day against hold-out farmers, and as well as the seizure of farm properties and animals.
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Source: theguardian.com