This marks the second time in a year that Baltic Sea infrastructure — which includes communications cables and energy pipelines such as Nord Stream — has been damaged, raising concerns over security and sabotage. Another telecom cable in the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Sweden’s Gotland Island was damaged Sunday morning, telecom company Telia Lietuva, … Read more
Chez les écolos, “on réfléchit très sérieusement à quitter Twitter, mais nous n’avons pas encore passé le cap”, confie une députée. “On ne va pas drainer seuls un changement des pratiques”, ajoute un conseiller du groupe à l’Assemblée. Il est urgent d’attendre. “Aucun mouvement de migration massif en dehors de X ne pourra s’effectuer sans … Read more
Brazilian officials held a bilateral meeting with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Fávaro told reporters on Monday: “The deal would be very good for Brazil and the EU,” and added: “We have never been so near to finalizing this deal.” Scholz argued that delays would harm … Read more
A diamond necklace linked to the dramatic downfall of France’s Queen Marie Antoinette has sold for an astonishing $4.81 million (R92.5 million). The historic piece contains about 500 diamonds. It far exceeded its pre-sale estimate at Sotheby’s auction house in Geneva on Wednesday night. MARIE ANTOINETTE’S NECKLACE The necklace, adorned with two tassels of sparkling … Read more
“I will say this simply, we cannot ask our farmers in Europe … to change their practices, to not use certain products and develop quality farming and, at the same time, open our markets to massive imports,” he said. The French president is on a whirlwind tour of South America that takes him to Argentina, … Read more
“Under Abascal’s leadership, the party aims to solidify this alternative majority, challenging the traditional coalition behind the [center-right] European People’s Party and the socialist bloc” in the European Parliament, the party said in a statement. “Abascal’s presidency, backed by his strong relationships with other parties and leaders across the Americas, is expected to significantly enhance … Read more
FOODIE fanatics and champagne champions stop your holiday search now. When in Reims, you’ll find delicious gourmet feasts on glamorous French streets. Bon voyage! 6 Tour the sumptuously decorated Villa Demoiselle 6 Step inside the gothic Reims Cathedral GET FIZZY WITH IT In a city known for champagne, you must treat yourself to a glass, … Read more
Vitaliy Aheyev from Ukraine was discharged from the army after being shot in the stomach and the leg in the war with Russia and spending 10 months in captivity. After six years in the military, the 24-year-old needed a new job. Learning how to cook seemed a good choice, and if he could train under … Read more
In its statement, the ESJ Paris said it was looking to “build a new project” and “strengthen its position as a benchmark in journalism education, particularly for economic [journalism].” The ESJ Paris is not part of a group of journalism schools which are recognized by the country’s professional body and is not included in yearly … Read more
RSF’s case came as U.K. newspaper The Guardian announced on Wednesday that it was leaving the “toxic” platform, citing Musk’s influence in the U.S. election and because of “often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism.” Spanish daily newspaper La Vanguardia also quit X, saying Thursday that X … Read more
