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Rungis International Market - Rungis

Black truffles are on display in the poultry hall at the International Wholesale Food Market (MIN) in Rungis, near Paris, France, 10 December 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Rungis

Black truffles are on display in the poultry hall at the International Wholesale Food Market (MIN) in Rungis, near Paris, France, 10 December 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Rungis

Black truffles are on display in the poultry hall at the International Wholesale Food Market (MIN) in Rungis, near Paris, France, 10 December 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Rungis

Black truffles are on display in the poultry hall at the International Wholesale Food Market (MIN) in Rungis, near Paris, France, 10 December 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Rungis

Black truffles are on display in the poultry hall at the International Wholesale Food Market (MIN) in Rungis, near Paris, France, 10 December 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES

(240501) -- HAMA, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A booth selling truffles is seen in the central province of Hama, Syria, April 17, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: To make a living, Syrians risk lives to collect truffles" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

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Syrians brave landmines to harvest truffles amidst soaring prices

STORY: Syrians brave landmines to harvest truffles amidst soaring prices SHOOTING TIME: recent footages DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers gathering truffles 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED AL FARAJ, Vegetable merchant 3. various of farmers gathering truffles 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDULLAH AL-NUAIMAN, Farmer 5. various of farmers gathering truffles 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-MOHAMMED, Farmer STORYLINE: In the vast expanse of the Syrian desert, where the scars of war still linger, a risky yet lucrative enterprise emerged several years ago and is still attracting people to risk their lives for the sake of making money out of it: the harvest of truffles. Despite the dangers posed by undetected landmines and warnings from authorities, Syrians are risking their lives to gather these prized delicacies, driven by the promise of profit in a region where economic opportunities are scarce. In the countryside of Salamiyah region

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CHINA-YUNNAN-YONGREN-BLACK TRUFFLES (CN)

(240314) -- YONGREN, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows staff members sorting black truffles at a local company in Yongren County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Big fortune sprouting from small fungus" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-YONGREN-BLACK TRUFFLES (CN)

(240314) -- YONGREN, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows black truffles in Yongren County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Big fortune sprouting from small fungus" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-YONGREN-BLACK TRUFFLES (CN)

(240314) -- YONGREN, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows black truffle products produced by a local company in Yongren County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Big fortune sprouting from small fungus" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-YONGREN-BLACK TRUFFLES (CN)

(240314) -- YONGREN, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows villagers picking black truffles in Yongren County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Big fortune sprouting from small fungus" (Xinhua)

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Claire Raulin, prefect of Lot, inaugurated the traditional truffle market of Lalbenque, known as "ban de la truffle" organized by the association of truffle growers of the canton of Lalbenque and the Causses du Quercy. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Claire Raulin, prefect of Lot, inaugurated the traditional truffle market of Lalbenque, known as "ban de la truffle" organized by the association of truffle growers of the canton of Lalbenque and the Causses du Quercy. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Jean-Pierre Alaux, journalist, writer and mayor of Albas, present at the first truffle market of the season. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Claire Raulin, prefect of Lot, inaugurated the traditional truffle market of Lalbenque, known as "ban de la truffle" organized by the association of truffle growers of the canton of Lalbenque and the Causses du Quercy. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Claire Raulin, prefect of Lot, inaugurated the traditional truffle market of Lalbenque, known as "ban de la truffle" organized by the association of truffle growers of the canton of Lalbenque and the Causses du Quercy. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Claire Raulin, prefect of Lot, inaugurated the traditional truffle market of Lalbenque, known as "ban de la truffle" organized by the association of truffle growers of the canton of Lalbenque and the Causses du Quercy. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Claire Raulin, prefect of Lot, inaugurated the traditional truffle market of Lalbenque, known as "ban de la truffle" organized by the association of truffle growers of the canton of Lalbenque and the Causses du Quercy. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Claire Raulin, prefect of Lot, inaugurated the traditional truffle market of Lalbenque, known as "ban de la truffle" organized by the association of truffle growers of the canton of Lalbenque and the Causses du Quercy. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Raphael Daubet, senator of Lot (Occitanie), present at the first truffle market of the season on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Jean-Pierre Alaux, journalist, writer and mayor of Albas, present at the first truffle market of the season. December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truffle Market - Lalbenque

Truffle market in Lalbenque, France on December 5, 2023. The Pays de Lalbenque is the main production center for Quercy black truffles. Its truffle market is classified as a Remarkable Site of Taste. In the 1900s, the Lot produced more than 200 tonnes of truffles. Today, its production varies between 3 and 10 tonnes. The main markets are those of Lalbenque and Limogne. That of Lalbenque is the largest in the South-West. It takes place every Tuesday during the winter months. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows black truffles at the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows white truffles at the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows white truffles at the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows white truffles at the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rungis International Market - Southern Paris

This photograph shows black truffles at the Rungis International Market, in Rungis southern suburb of Paris on December 6, 2023. The Rungis International Market (Marche International de Rungis) is the principal market of Paris, mainly for food and horticultural products, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the second largest wholesale food market in the world after Central de Abasto, located in Mexico city. From its origins in the 10th century to the mid-20th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. That became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. Rungis was selected because of its easy access by rail and highway and its proximity to Orly International Airport. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Truffle hunters search for truffles in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truffle hunter shows truffles in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truffle hunter shows truffles in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truffle hunter shows a truffle in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Truffle hunters search for truffles in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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Syrian truffle hunters risk lives to make much-needed cash

STORY: Syrian truffle hunters risk lives to make much-needed cash DATELINE: May 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: HAMA, Syria CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various inside the truffles market in Hama city 2. various of woman collecting the truffles in Hama countryside 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL AZIZ AL-OQAB, Local resident 4. various of truffles market 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NAZZAL AL-ADAB Nazzal, Local resident STORYLINE: Many Syrians, who are grappling with poverty after enduring 12 years of conflict, are risking their lives to collect truffles for the lucrative profit they bring. Searching for truffles has become extremely dangerous in the country. IS militants have repeatedly preyed on the fungus hunters while landmine blasts have also killed many. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL AZIZ AL-OQAB, Local resident "Regional countries consume large quantities of this mushroom, and in Syria, there is difficulty in making a living. So, people started looking for ways to make money and discovered that coll

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CHOCOLAT

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