Amid the wave of job losses in the global financial industry, France’s third-biggest listed bank Societe Generale has announced to slash about 900 jobs at its Paris headquarters through voluntary departures. French banking group Societe Generale said the move has been taken as part of a cost-cutting programme. The planned cut represents less than 2% […]
Read MorePas si mal, la France ? Selon l’enquête réalisée par la Mission French Tech en appui avec le CSA, 77 % des dirigeants de startups interrogés estiment qu’il est facile d’entreprendre dans notre pays. Sans surprise, et surtout en ce moment (le sondage a été réalisé entre le 25 septembre et le 9 octobre 2023), […]
Read MoreIreland boss Andy Farrell wants his team to be courageous when they take on France in the Six Nations opener tonight. France are the pre-tournament favourites despite their Rugby World Cup disappointment last year. “We all realise it’s a huge game. It’s mouth-watering, isn’t it?” said Farrell. “It will be a great game to watch, […]
Read MoreBernard Arnault used to be known for buying luxury brands. Now, his favorite pastime is snapping up buildings – the latest of which is a historic Paris mansion near the Opera Garnier. Hotel Soltykoff, Paris Luxury behemoth LVMH, where Arnault is chairman, CEO and controlling shareholder, acquired the Hotel Soltykoff at 10 rue Volney, located […]
Read MoreSix Nations betting tips: France v Ireland 2pts France to win by 1-5 points at 5/1 (Coral, Ladbrokes) 2pts France try to be the first scoring play at 4/1 (bet365) 2pts first half to be highest scoring at 11/10 (Sky Bet) 1pt Peato Mauvaka to be the player of the match at 33/1 (William Hill) […]
Read MoreThink of how some of the Irish greats have used France games to put their names up in lights. Brian O’Driscoll’s hat-trick in 2000, Sexton’s drop-goal in 2018. Friday can be Crowley’s turn to come of age on French soil. Even if they’ve never played in Marseille before, this Ireland team know how to win […]
Read MoreFrance vs Ireland predictions The 2024 Six Nations begins in some style at Marseille’s atmospheric Stade Velodrome, where the last two champions, Ireland and France, will square off on Friday night (8pm, ITV1). After crashing out of the Riugby World Cup at the quarter-finals stage as host, Les Bleus have backed existing head coach Fabien […]
Read MoreFrench fashion label A.P.C. has made its beauty debut with a skin care and fragrance collection called ‘Self Care’. It includes a lip balm, hand cream and body lotion formulated with sunflower seed oil and shea butter. Priced from €12 to €60, the unisex line also includes a hand wash, shower […]
Read MoreFrench entertainment giant Canal+ wants to take control of MultiChoice, making an offer on Thursday to buy all remaining shares it does not own of the DStv owner. In a letter to the MultiChoice board, Canal+ confirmed it would offer shareholders a cash payment of R105 per MultiChoice ordinary share, a premium of 40% to […]
Read MoreA strong-looking Ireland bidding for unprecedented back-to-back Grand Slams expect a “war of attrition” when they kick this season’s Six Nations Championship off against France in Marseille on Friday. HT Image Europe’s showpiece competition has tended to throw up some real arm wrestles in recent years and the showdown at the Stade Velodrome between two […]
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