France experienced an unprecedented average temperature during the first 100 days of 2024

France Experienced an Unprecedented Average Temperature during the first 100 days of 2024

The period from January 1 to April 9, 2024, which marks the first 100 days of the year, was the hottest temperature ever recorded in France. And the difference with the 2nd hottest value ever recorded for the same period is relatively marked. France has never recorded a start to the year as hot as […]

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70 years of VAT in France

70 Years of VAT: But in fact, what would France be like without Value Added Tax?

PURCHASING POWER: We’re laughing – Bruno Le Maire, doesn’t really put this option on the table The essential This Wednesday is a day of celebration for state finances: TVA is celebrating its 70th anniversary. By dint of coming across it on every street corner (and every expense), you may no longer realize it, but it […]

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Warmer temperatures across France

Temperatures will Rise from Thursday across France, up to 30°C Expected

From Thursday, temperatures will rise, sometimes up to 30°C, from Paris to Marseille via Rennes. The episode is expected to last until Sunday. Spring is still being desired, in this first half of April 2024. Some will perhaps be satisfied with an episode of great mildness which will begin this Thursday 11th April 2024. As […]

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BBC legend Sir Paul Fox who launched shows in ‘golden era of TV’ dies aged 98

BBC Legend Sir Paul Fox who Launched Shows in ‘golden era of TV’ dies aged 98

Sir Paul Fox, a TV executive who was behind several of the BBC’s most celebrated TV programmes including Dad’s Army and The Two Ronnies, has died aged 98. The broadcaster was informed of Sir Paul’s death by his family. In a statement, BBC Director General paid tribute to the former BBC1 Controller’s enduring legacy, outlining that he had a […]

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One in Four Electric cars sold in Europe, will be made in China

One in Four Electric Vehicles Sold in Europe in 2024 will be Made in China

AUTO: While the announced wave is only just beginning, “Made in China” cars should already represent 25% of electric sales in Europe this year This figure, which comes from the European Federation for Transport and the Environment, should worry the highest authorities of the Union, whose decision that only electric cars would still have the right […]

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Absenteeism increased from 4.5 to 6.2% in France

Teleworking, Absenteeism, 4-day Week… Employees say Goodbye to Friday

EMPLOYMENT: Does the disappearance of Friday reflect the lack of motivation of employees? On the last day of the week, company offices are increasingly empty. And despite teleworking, absenteeism is increasing and has real consequences on the economy. The four-day week acclaimed by 77% of French people! The result is more surprising than it seems, […]

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Average time that French people watch Videos in 2023

Television, replay, streaming… In 2023, French People Spent an Average of 4h37 per day Watching Videos

SCREENS: Television represents two-thirds of this time, notably thanks to live programs Despite the rise of video on demand, TV continues to appeal to French people, as shown by the latest figures published Thursday by Médiamétrie and in 2023, the time spent watching video content reached 4h37 per day on average for residents of France, the majority of which is in […]

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Ezstaurants in Barcelona are restricting serving single customers

In This City, Single Customers are No Longer Accepted on Restaurant Terraces

The professionals of the restaurant sector prefer to privilege the more important additions, namely those of the groups Sitting alone to eat or have a drink has become almost impossible in Barcelona ( Spain ). For several months, restaurateurs have been refusing solo customers on their terraces and favouring groups. An ordeal for the locals, even more so in this summer […]

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Interview with Emmanuel Macron

Interview with Emmanuel Macron: Borne, Riots, School, Ecology… What to Remember

RECAP: The Head of State, Emmanuel Macron was the guest of the TF1 and France 2 news from New Caledonia, where he is travelling After his speech last week during the Council of Ministers, before the new Borne government, Emmanuel Macron was the guest this Monday at 1 p.m. on the news of TF1 and France […]

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The singer Tony Bennett has died

Tony Bennett, the Last of America’s Great Singers, has Died

DISAPPEARANCE: The singer, Tony Bennett died at the age of 96. He was diagnosed in 2016 with Alzheimer’s disease. Tony Bennett, one of the greatest American singers, died on Friday, several American media announced. He was 96 years old. The singer, much loved for his warm personality and his consistency, marked the music scene for more than seven […]

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