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French wine generates 440,000 jobs, €6.4 billion in taxes and 1.4 GDP points Jobs

French wine generates 440,000 jobs, €6.4 billion in taxes and 1.4 GDP points

T his is one “innovative way to allow the French wine industry’s contribution to the economy and actual size to be viewed objectively”, claims Deloitte in a study commissioned by trade organisations Vin & Société and the national board of appellation and PGI marketing boards to quantify the sector’s direct, indirect and induced business […]

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Kylian Mbappe next club odds: Real Madrid remain favourites  for PSG superstar Gambling

Kylian Mbappe next club odds: Real Madrid remain favourites for PSG superstar

Real Madrid are the odds on favourites to sign Kylian Mbappe after the forward informed PSG of his desire to leave Paris at the end of the season. News of the Frenchman’s impending departure broke yesterday, though the move has be hinted at for a while now, and the odds of a move to the […]

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French Business Club of Kampala Visits Jumia Fulfilment Centre to Explore Future of E-commerce – SoftPower News Bussiness

French Business Club of Kampala Visits Jumia Fulfilment Centre to Explore Future of E-commerce – SoftPower News

Kampala, February 15, 2024 – Jumia Uganda in collaboration with the French Business Club of Kampala (Club D’affaires de Kampala), embarked on an enlightening journey into the world of e-commerce with an exclusive visit to the Jumia Uganda Fulfillment Center. The visit provided members of the French Business Club of Kampala with a unique opportunity […]

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Staycity takes Wilde aparthotel brand to France Travel

Staycity takes Wilde aparthotel brand to France

Aparthotel operator Staycity Group will debut its premium Wilde brand in France with a new property set to open in Bordeaux. The 113-unit property is currently under development and scheduled to open in 2026 as part of an ‘urban haute couture’ development in Bordeaux’s Canopia district. The 70,000-sqm development will consist of commercial, leisure and residential space […]

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British farmers plan more French-style tractor protests this weekend Fashion

British farmers plan more French-style tractor protests this weekend

Farmers unhappy at low supermarket prices and cheap food imports from post-Brexit trade deals have vowed to renew their French-style protests with tractors this weekend. Demonstrations modelled on those across the Channel in recent months have sprung up in the UK, most notably in Wales and southern England. On Thursday, Andrew Gibson, a farmer in […]

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This IT company worth Rs 2220 crore, with more than 100,000 employees, is on the path of… Bussiness

This IT company worth Rs 2220 crore, with more than 100,000 employees, is on the path of…

With falling share prices, and looming debt, the company faces an uncertain future. Let’s delve into what led to the downfall of the firm. Once named as a powerhouse in the French business arena, Atos finds itself at a critical juncture as its fortunes take a nosedive. With falling share prices, and looming debt, the […]

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French rail strike to wreck half-term return for thousands of British families Travel

French rail strike to wreck half-term return for thousands of British families

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Thousands of train staff working for SNCF (French Railways) will go on strike through the weekend, causing chaos for millions of passengers – including British families returning from half-term holidays in France. Chefs de bord (train […]

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‘The Taste of Things’ Consulting Chef Pierre Gagnaire on Why Cooking Is More Than Seduction: ‘It’s Much Deeper Than That’ Entertainment

‘The Taste of Things’ Consulting Chef Pierre Gagnaire on Why Cooking Is More Than Seduction: ‘It’s Much Deeper Than That’

In the months since it has premiered at Cannes, “The Taste of Things,” a lushly romantic love letter to French cooking, has quickly been anointed one of the best food-focused movies ever made. The film, now playing in selected theaters, revolves around the romance between Juliette Binoche‘s Eugénie and wealthy gourmet Dodin Bouffant, played by […]

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Ben Mendelsohn is Christian Dior in The New Look, a TV show about high fashion’s dark stains from WWII Fashion

Ben Mendelsohn is Christian Dior in The New Look, a TV show about high fashion’s dark stains from WWII

Ben Mendelsohn may be among Australia’s most respected actors, best known for his rough, villainous roles. A man of refined fashion he is not. Fast facts about The New Look What: Glamorous/harrowing drama about French designers Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, living in Nazi-occupied Paris. Starring: Ben Mendelsohn, Juliette Binoche, John Malkovich, Maisie Williams and Glenn […]

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Au moins un mort après des tirs pendant la parade des Chiefs à Kansas City NFL

Au moins un mort après des tirs pendant la parade des Chiefs à Kansas City

Plusieurs personnes, au moins neuf, ont été touchées par des tirs à l’arme à feu lors de la parade des Chiefs à Kansas City (USA, Missouri) pour fêter leur victoire au Super Bowl. La police a interpellé deux personnes armées après les tirs ayant eu lieu près du parking de la gare Union Station de […]

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