FLASH: President Macron to deploy soldiers to keep order during yellow vest protests. French President Emmanuel Macron, 41 anni, announced that soldiers will be deployed across the country to help maintain security during yellow vest protests planned this weekend. Mr. Macron said the military will secure government buildings and other sites to allow police forces […]
French ‘yellow vests’ are protesting for a 16th weekend running in Paris and other cities to show they are still mobilized against the Macron government’s economic policies they see as favoring the rich. In Paris, protesters gathered Saturday at the Arc de Triomphe monument as a march was planned through the well-off western neighborhoods of […]
French yellow vest protest organizers are trying to tamp down violence and anti-Semitism in the movement’s ranks as they launch a 15th straight weekend of demonstrations. Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at the Arc de Triomphe monument for a march through prime Paris neighborhoods to protest President Macron’s government policies they see as favoring the […]
FLASH: French police fired tear gas to disperse protesters who threw projectiles and set bins on fire in Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux on Saturday, as the 14th straight weekend of “yellow vest” protests took a violent turn Saturday afternoon. The failed socialist EU experiment under siege French far-right leader Marine Le Pen feels she is […]
A French yellow vest protester’s hand was ripped apart Saturday during violent clashes in Paris as demonstrators tried to storm the French National Assembly in a 13th week runnning of unrest. Police said the injured protester lost 4 fingers as police swooped in to stop protesters from breaching the parliament’s exterior. Police could not confirm […]
French President Emmanuel Macron, 40 anni, appears to be clawing back support as he works to quell the yellow vest protest movement with a national political debate. Recent polls by Ifop, BVA and Harris Interactive institutes show Macron’s approval ratings rising – from 23 to 31% in December to 31 to 35% now. But President […]
France’s ‘yellow vest’ protesters are taking to the streets to keep pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron’s government, for the 12th weekend running of demonstrations. Multiple protests are planned Saturday in Paris and other cities to denounce Mr. Macron’s economic policies, seen by critics as favoring the rich. This week, demonstrators in the French capital […]
Thousands of demonstrators will take to the streets across France this weekend in protest at French President Emmanuel Macron’s policies. More than 2 months after starting their revolt over fuel tax increases, ‘yellow vest‘ protesters remain mobilized and have called for an 11th weekend running of protests. About 100,000 people protested last weekend, around the […]
Hundreds of protesters inspired by France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ movement are rallying in Britain, drawing attention to government austerity programs that have hit the poor hard. Wearing yellow vests with slogans such as “Britain is Broken” written on the back, the demonstrators marched in London to demand that politicians pay attention to their plight rather than […]
Hundreds of protesters are breathing new life into France’s apparently waning ‘yellow vest’ movement with marches in Paris and gatherings in other cities, in the 1st demonstration of the new year. Authorities warn that they will not tolerate illegal acts. French security forces fired tear gas and flash-balls after a march through central Paris went […]
At least three people have been killed and 12 others injured in a shooting incident in the northeastern French city of Strasbourg, close to one of the oldest and biggest Christmas markets in Europe. The suspect had engaged police in a shootout before fleeing the scene and is still on the run. According to some […]
Shops shuttered in the run-up to Christmas, chaos on the roads: France’s “yellow vest” protests are dealing a blow to the economy which the finance minister says is no less than a “catastrophe”. As riots flared in Paris on Saturday, Livio Forte, a tourist from New York, could only watch on as police trucks lined […]
Macron No Where to be Seen as Violent Protests Loom in France The Big Q: When will he resign? As anti-government protests rage through France and Paris locks down, fearing new riots, the man whose presidency has unleashed the anger is nowhere to be seen. French President Emmanuel Macron, 40 anni, has stayed out of […]
French Student Unrest Gathers Momentum French student protests intensified Tuesday, with various incidents around the country of demonstrators setting buildings on fire, and of violent clashes with police. Over the course of this week, students have gradually started to get involved in the so-called “yellow vests” protests against President Emmanuel Macron, 40 anni. Local authorities […]
Macron’s Government Staggering, as Riots Engulf Paris State of insurrection as fuel tax riots engulf central Paris Rioters ran wild across central Paris Saturday, torching cars and buildings, looting shops, smashing windows and clashing with police in the worst unrest in more than 10 years, posing a dire challenge to Emmanuel Macron’s flagging Presidency. The […]
Louvre Abu Dhabi Attracted 1-M Visitors in 1st Year The art museum is reported to be unveiling the world’s most expensive painting for its anniversary celebrations Art museum Louvre Abu Dhabi welcomed more than a million visitors in its 1st year, its owners said Saturday. UAE residents made up 40% of the visitors at the […]
Florida to Recount of Votes in its Races for the US Senate and Governor Florida will hold a machine recount of votes in its races for the US Senate and Governor, with results due by 3:00p (2000 GMT) on Thursday, 15 November, its Secretary of State said Saturday. The 2 contests, along with those for […]
Iran says it is Selling all of the Crude Oil it Needs to Despite US Sanctions $OIL, $USO Tuesday, Iran said it had so far been able to sell as much Crude Oil as it needs despite US pressure, but it urged European countries opposed to US sanctions to do more to shield Iran. Monday, […]
When ‘On the Road’ Eat Well, Be Well Life’s regular schedules do not align with traveling, as the stress and upside down hours play havoc with our body. So, forget about fitting in regular workout between museum tours and activities. But, hang on, we can still eat well even when we are on the road, […]
BREXIT Deal Getting Closer A European Union (EU) chief says the chances of Britain and the bloc striking a BREXT deal are rising, amid reports the two sides are moving closer on the fraught issue of the Irish border. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker told Austrian newspapers in comments published Saturday that “the rapprochement potential […]
The French government on Monday unveiled billions of euros in tax relief for businesses alongside further budget cuts, as President Emmanuel Macron struggles to deliver more jobs and higher growth as promised. The former investment banker’s poll ratings have dived in recent weeks as growth has slowed despite a series of reforms presented as unavoidable […]
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Gr1) The 4-year-old Recoletos (Whipper) won his second Group 1, Sunday, September 9 at ParisLongchamp in the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Gr1). Second in the QIPCO Prix du Jockey Club (Gr1) at 3, Recoletos was bred by the Spanish Hinojosa family, whose stud is based in Normandy. Before his […]
Coffee Around the World Since coffee beans were discovered in Kaffa, Ethiopia, to its popularization in Yemen, where it got its start as a brewed beverage, coffee has become the most celebrated social drink in the world. Whether you prefer a cup of strong black, a diary-infused local specialty, or a spicy creation, coffee drinkers […]
France’s Socialist Experiment Has Collapsed Its Economy “This is going to be a real bloodbath for the state and the public services,” French President Emmanuel Macron’s government must tackle social spending in the next wave of its reforms even though France will face a weaker growth outlook in next year. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said […]
Great Weekend for Godolphin in France and UK G2 Prix du Calvados at Deauville France Beyond Reason successfully stepped up in class to land an impressive victory in the seven-furlong G2 Prix du Calvados at Deauville France, on Saturday, 18 August. The two-year-old filly, with William Buick in the saddle, made all the running for […]
France: #DarleySeries Sees Europe’s Best 2yos The toast of Europe’s new generation is meeting in Deauville in the Darley Prix Morny (Gr1), final leg of the #DarleySeries. Nine 2-year-old colts and fillies have been confirmed on the 6 furlongs straight course. Naturally there are the winners of the two previous #DarleySeries, namely Signora Cabello (Camacho), […]
The Most Beautiful Mediterranean Islands A holiday on the Mediterranean Sea features islands of romance, classic European culture, exotic food, and picturesque beaches. Italy, Greece, and France dominate the Med, but you may be surprised at the other islands that can offer a vacation just as luxurious. Below you will find the 5 very beautiful […]
Car, Gun, Money: Scandal over Macron’s ex-Aide Grips France Alexandre Benalla never held the nuclear codes. Alexandre Benalla never lived in a 300-sqm apartment Alexandre Benalla was never my lover,” The fancy car, the luxury address, the gun. How and why a security aide to French President Emmanuel Macron , 40 anni, obtained them are […]
France Racing: Deauville Barrière The Deauville Barrière meeting begins this weekend with two high class cards including a Group 1 and three Group 3 events. On Sunday, the Prix Rothschild (Gr1) opens the ball of the five Groups 1 run every Summer in Deauville. A mile race open to fillies and mares aged 3yo and […]
President Trump Congratulated France for World Cup Victory France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final to claim its 2nd World Cup victory. Us President Donald Trump offered his congratulations to France, and … to the event’s hostRussian President Vladimir Putin. Donald J. Trump ✔@realDonaldTrump Congratulations to France, who played extraordinary soccer, on winning the 2018 World Cup. […]
Galileo and Coolmore Continue Global Dominance Victory in the G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud for Waldgeist (4c Galileo-Waldlerche, by Monsun) headed a haul of three European Group-race wins for the incredible Galileo on Sunday. The progressive four-year-old provided trainer Andre Fabre with an amazing eighth success in the Saint-Cloud showpiece when holding off the high-class […]
President Trump Set to Destroy the Crumbling European Union Recently, US President Donald Trump proposed French President Emmanuel Macron leave the European Union, suggesting he would get a better bilateral trade deal for France in return European officials told reporters the President approached the subject during a private meeting at the White House with President Macron […]
France: ARQANA August Yearling Sale Further underlining the quality of a selection that hails from the top French and European nurseries, this year has seen a plethora of exciting performances from previous graduates, not least 2016 sales topper MAGIC WAND who captured the Gr.2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot last week in dazzling style. She […]
‘Peu’ Macron Now Trying His Hands at Destroying Europe Emmanuel Macron said populism is spreading across the continent “like leprosy” sparking fury from Italy’s new anti-establishment government as cracks within the EU deepen. French President Emmanuel Macron has launched an astonishing attack on the populist, nationalist, and traditionally conservative political parties rising in Europe, angering […]
F1: France Welcomes the Gran Prix Back to Provence $RACE France returns to the F1 calendar for 1st time since Y 2008; Sunday’s race race starts to avoid World Cup conflict. F1 itself has always carried a strong French flavor, as it hosted the 1st-ever Gran Prix in Y 1906 and ‘gran prix’ means ‘grand […]
F1: Sebastian Vettel, “Ferrari Confident for F1 Triple Header” $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) favorites for French GP this weekend, and next and next. Thus starts 5 Grands Prix in the next 6 weeks, the busiest time for F 1 in Y 2018, kicking off with a return to France for the 1st time in 10 years. Sebastian […]
24 Hours of Le Mans: Results for 2018 $TM, $RACE, $F, $VLKAY Qualifying results placed the 2 Toyota TS050 Hybrids on the Pole and #2 starting positions for the race, which began Saturday at 9:00a EDT and ended Sunday at the same time with the same 2 cars on Top the field.The 2018 running of the 24 Hours of […]
Socialist EU Cracked, Crumbling from Inside Europe has relied on the US for protection and economic support, and now The Trump Administration has sanctioned the single currency bloc for refusing to level playing field on trade and unfair trade practices Friday, US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on European steel and aluminum, dismissing Europe’s pleas, […]
“Floods of People” Protest Policies of French President Dozens of French labor unions, left-wing political parties and civil rights groups are calling for “floods of people” at demonstrations opposing the pro-business policies of French President Emmanuel Macron. Thousands of protesters were gathering in Paris Saturday for an afternoon march being held under tight security. Marches […]
German Firms Aligning With US on Iran Nuclear Exit, Macron in the Cold $VLKAY, $SIEGY, $BASFY, $EADSY Just a bit ago US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell faced backlash for a tweet calling on German companies to cut ties with Iran, a new report says the nation’s countries are starting to cut ties after President Trump announced […]
Sanctions Notwithstanding, Trade Flourishing with Russia Thursday, the WS-J reported that trading in the West with Russia has skyrocketed despite economic sanctions. The US and the largest nations in the EU, including France and Germany have recorded exports to, and imports from, Russia surging in Y 2017 after 3 years of decline according to the […]
Muslim Refugee Burned Holocaust Survivor to Death in Paris A man was arrested after the body of an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor was found in her incinerated Paris apartment with 11 stab wounds. French-Jewish groups are calling on police to find out if the crime was anti-Semitic. Authorities have refused to name the suspect but there […]
Bitcoin Fell to $9,500 On Regulatory Concerns $BTCUSD, $CBOE Wednesday, Bitcoin fell to $9,500, that is 1/2 its value from its peak price, on investors fears regulators could clamp down on the cryptocurrency. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at: 11,159.9951, -95.00, or -0.84%, as of 9:45p GMT, the market is open. The price of Bitcoin, the world’s biggest […]
Travel Warning: Paris is a Dangerous City Macron has failed France The levels of drug-related crime in parts of the Paris Metro have seemingly spiralled so out-of-control that train drivers are refusing to stop at certain stations. The Unsa RATP union, which represents the Paris Metro and bus network, has sent a letter to Gerard […]
Sweden is set to release a modern version of a 1940s guide on how to cope with war, with the creators citing the threats of climate change and terrorist attacks, according to local media. The government originally distributed the ‘Om kriget kommer’ (If War Comes) booklet to Swedes at the height of World War II […]
Terrorism Plagues Europe Germany German intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maassen has said that the security services are facing a record numer of Islamists. The news comes as world leaders announce the defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, potentially prompting an exodus of fighters. The number of Islamist sympathizers is at an “an all-time high”, Maassen, […]
Europe Suffers as Cultural Marxism at the EU Intensifies The European Union is a “disaster” and a “danger” for Europe that has no place in its future, leaders of European parties said at a gathering in Prague. They also vowed to develop cooperation outside the EU structures. “Because we love Europe, we accuse the EU […]
France’s Macron Takes Europe’s Center Stage, Germany’s Merkel Stumbles He has a big head and bigger ideas French President Emmanuel Macron, 39 anni, looks like the best hope to salvage a unified Europe, as Britain drifts away and Germany get mired. The role of Knight in shining armor is one Macron relishes, whether he’s standing […]
Gold Leaf From Napoleon’s Coronation Crown Sold at Auction A Golden laurel leaf cut from the crown of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in Y 1804 was auctioned in France Sunday. The 10-gram decoration, worth less than $500 if melted down for its metal, was expected to fetch around 300X that, auctioneer Jean-Pierre Osenat said. But it […]
Merkel Will Bring a New Wave of Refugees Europe may face a second wave of migration as the situation in refugee camps in Africa and the Middle East is only getting worse, the head of the UN World Food Programme said. He added there is a clear link between hunger and migration. Living conditions, mostly […]
Refugees Destroy Sweden Remember when Trump said look at Sweden, well lets take a look. The number of such crimes as sexual assault or mugging has reached its highest level in Sweden over more than a decade, a governmental survey says. The major increase in the crime rates comes in the years following the refugee […]
The French parliament has approved a new controversial anti-terrorism law, replacing the soon-to-expire two-year state of emergency. The new legislation has prompted fears it will severely limit civil liberties. The French are being punished for the crimes of the Muslim Immigrants that the Government brought to the Nation. Macron should have moved to stop the […]
Dubai’s DP World Unit, IGY Marinas to Build Superyacht Marina Project The project in France will offer 12 Superyacht berths for the world’s largest vessels Dubai port operator DP World’s subsidiary P&O Marinas and international marina operator and developer IGY Marinas have announced a new Superyacht marina project in the South of France. The project […]
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp at Chantilly, France Ribchester consolidated his position as Europe’s top miler by gaining a fourth G1 victory in the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp at Chantilly, France, on Sunday, September 10. The four-year-old Iffraaj colt, unlucky in the G1 Sussex Stakes on his previous start, made no mistake this time. […]
US President Donald Trump Completes His 25th Week in The Oval Office President Donald Trump has challenged all who cherish freedom to work together to confront the forces that threaten to undermine our democratic values, erase the bonds of culture, faith, and the tradition that make us who we are. This President declared to all […]
Germany, France Know They Must Maintain Good Relations With USA Maintaining healthy ties with President Donald Trump is a MUST despite clear differences of opinion, the leaders of France and Germany said Thursday following their Summit meeting. President Trump is in Paris, at President Emmanuel Macron’s invitation, to mark the centennial of the arrival of […]
Refugee Crisis to Worsen in Europe Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed. According to ‘Mixed Migration Trends in Libya: […]
Le Mans: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Privateer Returns for its 13th Race $RACE Risi Competizione returns to Le Mans with its 13th entry over 8 years for the 85th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans, June 17-18, 2017 at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. The formidable driver line-up includes Ferrari factory sports car […]
ISIS Attack in Paris As Ramadan drags on the West is getting bogged down in terrorist attacks, cliche responses and nothing is changing. Europe, the UK, Australia and the USA have to have a close took at Islam in their country and start arresting people, deporting them or sending them to jail. People will not […]
Macron Lied About Russian Hacking As many suspected Macron’s outlandish claims on the eve of the French election that he had been hacked were blatant lies. French investigators have found no traces of a Russian hacking group in the attack on President Emmanuel Macron’s election campaign, in which thousands of emails were leaked, the head […]
Macron Hates the Truth Much like his friends Angela Merkel, Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton, French President Emmanuel Macron is all love, peace and happiness until it comes to the truth, then he has a problem. Macron amplified this anti–Russian hysteria sweeping mainstream media directly blamed RT and Sputnik as propaganda agents, with of course […]
Germany is Already Feeling the Pain of President Trump’s Rebuke A funny thing, the Merkel/Hussein Obama Berlin rally was an arrogant mistake on their part. Germany a nation rebuilt by American taxpayers Monday is railing against US President Donald Trump, slamming his “short-sighted” policies that have “weakened the West” and hurt European interests worldwide. The […]
Macron Insults USA and Russia Macron preaches globalization but made 2 dramatic insults to major nations, Russia and America. Russia Macron’s campaign repeatedly accused Russia of interference in the election, claiming that Russian hackers attempted to gain access to its data, and impede the work of its website. A trove of communication purportedly from Macron’s […]
Cannes is a ‘Destination’ Police Expand Security for Film Festival “Cannes is a destination, people expect a certain experience.”– Mayor David Lisnard The city will deploy a new anti-drone system, as well as an expanded security perimeter throughout the city after several headline-grabbing terror attacks in France. In a show of force ahead of the Cannes […]
What Happen In The French Elections… How could Marine Le Pen have lost in a landslide? Why, after the Brits chose Brexit, and Americans chose Trump, did the Dutch fail Wilders, and the French fail Le Pen? How could a country that has been hit by several major terrorist attacks in recent years, and that […]
EU Takes Control of France Pro-EU Socialist Macron has won the French election delivering control of the once great country to the EU. In Junckers own words, this is how the EU is run: “We decide on something, leave it lying around, and wait and see what happens. If no one kicks up a fuss, […]
France is Divided, It Will Take a Long Time to Fix After 10 yrs of slow growth, rising unemployment and dwindling competitiveness, France elected a President Sunday who says he has a plan to pull the country out of its economic malaise. Emmanuel Macron, 39 anni, a former investment banker who quit the government of […]
EUR Rallies on Macron Presidential Victory $EURUSD EUR rallied to $1.1023 from $1.0998 in early Asia-Pacific Forex trading Monday after pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron, 39 anni, won the French Presidency, scoring a victory over far-right rival Marine Le Pen. The single currency reached its highest mark since November on Mr. Macron’s win, but the gains […]
Emmanuel Macron the Oedipus of World Politics The story of Oedipus is the subject of Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus Rex, which was followed by Oedipus at Colonus and then Antigone. Together, these plays make up Sophocles’ three Theban plays. Oedipus represents two enduring themes of Greek myth and drama: the flawed nature of humanity and an […]
France’s Presidential Election Finishes Sunday France’s Presidential election finishes Sunday with the Winner-Takes-All runoff vote between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. The intense, suspenseful and surprising campaign saw Prime Ministers and Presidents losing out in early voting and 2 outsiders capturing the public’s support. Below is a list of the events leading up to […]
Emmanuel Macron is a Spoiled Brat While mainstream media is heaping praise on Emmanuel Macron many people feel his behavior during and after the debate shows him for what he is, a Spoiled Brat. he is so bad, so liberal and so socialistic he even earned the praise of the worst President in America’s history,Barack […]
Merkel Backs Macron in Kiss of Death Move The last thing any European politician would want is the blessing of the most hated leader in decades, Angela Merkel, but that is exactly what the socialist-liberal Macron was burdened with today. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that Emmanuel Macron would make a “strong president” […]
As the candidates prepare to influence the electorate ahead of the May 7 second round vote, a survey by Harris Interactive released Wednesday, showed that 61 percent of voters thought Le Pen had started the final stretch of campaigning well. According to Bloomberg, some 52 percent thought Macron had done badly in his second round […]
Stupidity Not Islam is the Problem The anti-islamic rhetoric increases after every terror attack but the reality is the biggest issue in the western world with Islam is not the religion but the stupidity of politicians and governments. ISIS, Al Qaeda, Al Nusra etc were born out of Western stupidity, funded out of western stupidity […]
Is Emmanuel Macron The Man that Will Destroy France? Emmanuel Macron by his own admission a Social Liberal, he is a former Rothschild employee and failed miserably as Economy Minister of France, now he might be President. The French establishment and leading EU politicians, including Francois Hollande and Federica Mogherini, have rushed to praise Emmanuel […]
Islam Has Already Taken England and France Last week we heard an open call to let the riots begin, there is no love and peace, only hate and intolerance “There are plenty of private Muslim schools and madrasas in this city. They pretend that they all preach tolerance, love and peace, but that isn’t true. […]
Only Le Pen Can Save France Marine le Pen has called on the French government to immediately reinstate the country’s borders and expel foreign nationals being monitored by intelligence services in the aftermath of yesterday’s terrorist attack in Paris. “I call upon this ephemeral government, worn out by inaction, for immediate restoration of our national […]
Another Muslim Terrorist Attack in Paris One police officer has been killed and two were seriously injured in a shooting incident in central Paris, the French Interior Ministry has said. President Francois Hollande said the shooting was of “terrorist nature” as Islamic State claimed responsibility. The shooting took place on the central boulevard of Champs […]
The British Heading to France, by Hot Air Balloon Dozens of brightly colored hot-air balloons soared over the White Cliffs of Dover Friday in an attempt at the largest mass balloon crossing of the English Channel. The flotilla of about 100 balloons took off just after dawn into uncharacteristically blue skies, heading for Calais. Guinness […]
France’s Le Pen Voices Anti-Islam Stance Ahead of Election With only 3 weeks before the 1st round of France’s Presidential election, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is working to galvanize voters with anti-Islam declarations that is 1 of her trademarks. Ms. Le Pen addressed thousands of supporters Sunday in the southwest French city of Bordeaux, […]
France: Le Pen Demands Border Controls After London Terror Attack FLASH Update: Islamic State was responsible for an attack outside Britain’s parliament which left 4 people dead the group’s Amaq news agency said Thursday. “The perpetrator of the attacks yesterday in front of the British parliament in London is an Islamic State soldier and he carried […]
Socialist Pope Condemns ‘Populism’ as Driving Fear of Immigrants Tuesday, Papa Francis called for a radical change of attitude towards immigrants, saying they should be welcomed with dignity and denouncing the “populist rhetoric” he said is fueling fear and selfishness in rich countries. The Pope, who has championed the cause of migrants since taking office in […]
Anti-terrorism Forces Arrested Several People Southern France Anti-terrorism forces arrested several people Friday in southern France, including a girl, 16 anni, and uncovered a makeshift laboratory with the explosive TATP and other ingredients for fabricating a bomb. France’s top security official said the raid thwarted an “imminent attack.” A police official said the teenager had […]
Marine Le Pen is expected to become the frontrunner in the first round of the elections in late April, according to a recent poll by international Ifop research firm cited by RIA Novosti. Marine Le Pen has blasted globalisation and Islamic fundamentalism in the closing speech of a two-day National Front (NF) party conference, calling […]
A machete-wielding man who cried out “Allahu Akbar” launched an attack on security forces in the area of the Louvre in the French capital, police said. The attacker, who was shot and wounded by a soldier, is now suspected of terrorist motives. The attacker is believed to have acted alone. Two machetes have been found […]
France’s Le Pen Supports Donald Trump’s Travel Ban Marine Le Pen, France’s National Front leader, came out in support of US President Donald Trump’s travel ban condemned by some other Western European leaders. “I think that most of the reactions are in bad faith,” Ms. Le Pen said in a TV interview. “It is a […]
France on High Alert for Christmas New Year ISIS Attack France has been on high alert since January of 2015, when it was hit by a series of Islamic State-linked terrorist attacks. The biggest loss of life took place in November of 2015, when at least 130 people were killed and 368 injured in coordinated […]
The World’s Top 100 Restaurants Includes 100 in China It was revealed Monday that 100 restaurants in China are qualified among the world’s Top 1000 restaurants, while 113 restaurants in France and 116 restaurants in Japan are also on the list, according to the 2nd edition of the French gastronomic classification “La Liste”, which was […]
The Agricultural Output of the EU Falling The agriculture output in the 28-member European Union (EU) declined in Y 2015 due to notable fall in animal production, Eurostat, the bloc’s statistical office said Monday. The economic accounts for agriculture show that total agricultural output in the EU stood at EUR 411.2-B (US$435.9) at basic prices […]
Frenchman Finds Trove of Gold in His House A Frenchman who inherited a house in Normandy from a dead relative has stumbled upon 220 lbs of Gold coins and bars hidden away in places throughout his new home, which are worth about $3.7-M. “There were 5,000 gold pieces, 2 bars of 12 kilos and 37 […]
US Citizens Warned of Overseas Holiday Travel Risk The US State Department issued a travel alert late Monday for Europe, warning of US citizens of “heightened risk of terrorist attacks… particularly during the holiday season.” “US citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on 20 February, the […]
There is ‘Gloom & Doom’ in the Eurozone Business Sector While the Eurozone economy has proved resilient to multiple uncertainties such as Brexit, Key business surveys in Europe’s 2 biggest economies, Germany and France has poured a bucket of cold water on the rising optimism. The Ifo Business Climate Index, which is a highly-regarded early […]
Tesla Model S (NASDAQ:TSLA) Catches Fire in France, Burns to Ground $TSLA A Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) EV (electric vehicle) caught fire during a promotional tour in southwest France, and those aboard escaped unharmed. A brand new Tesla Model S abruptly caught fire while prospective buyers were test-driving it as part of a event organized by the […]
ISIS Attack in France 1 Dead A Priest had his throat slit in the latest attack in France. The attack took place during morning mass at the Saint-Etienne parish church, south of Rouen in Normandy. Five people were initially taken hostage. The attack is the latest in a string of deadly assaults in Europe, including […]
Donald Trump Expands His Ban On Muslims Entering the US “We are going to be very tough, I want extreme vetting on everybody entering the country.” This is the wake of the mother of the Boston bombers message to America: “Allah is the greatest. His decisions are the greatest. Inshaallah to him we belong and […]
Stocks Markets “Brush Off” Geo-Turmoil $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX European stocks pared losses and US futures rebounded after a terror attack in France killed dozens of people, and the bloody military coup in Turkey the latest display of market resilience in keeping with recent history. Over the past 15 years, financial-market reactions to terror have […]
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the World’s most Prestigious Endurance Race $F, $RACE, $GM When it comes to racing events there are many that lay claim to being great tests of endurance: a Formula 1 Grand Prix is set to place the drivers under terrible strain involving a couple of hours of high […]
Ferrari’s GTC4Lusso Premières at the Grand Palais, Paris $RACE The Grand Palais in Paris is the setting for the Ferrari GTC4Lusso to make its debut in France. The new V12 4-seater, 4 wheel drive with 4-wheel steering, has over 200 journalists attending the premiere Tuesday afternoon on the opening day of the Tour Auto Optic 2000 […]
GCC Investment In French Riviera Properties Up 30% Falling prices and steady fixed interest rates have encouraged regional investment Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) investors in the French Riviera have increased 30% in the past year, encouraged by low prices and fixed interest rates, according to a luxury real estate investment firm. Michael Zingraf Real Estate […]