The bleak outlook for the French nuclear industry
The long-awaited World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2022 focuses on French nuclear power plants. Sad observation and gloomy outlook.
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The construction industry, a permanent (r)evolution
New ecological requirements, new ways of working, new materials… The building and public works sector is evolving at the same time as society’s expectations by revolutionizing all its methods and tools. Here is an overview of the efforts made by this rapidly changing sector.
Macron entangled in the energy crisis
“We have prepared for a scenario of complete cut-off of Russian gas,” said Emmanuel Macron at a press conference, but he calls on the French to change their behavior and advocates energy sobriety. Not very reassuring !
The economy : a gloomy future
The sanctions against Russia are now turning against those who initiated them. The soaring price of gas and electricity is likely to cause real riots in France. As in the UK and probably elsewhere.
A single train + plane ticket: it’s new… in Germany !
On August 1, Deutsche Bahn will become the first railway company to join a group of airlines.
Anti-Russian sanctions bankrupt Europe’s largest condom maker
German condom manufacturer CPR GmbH has declared insolvency, blaming sanctions against Russia. 25% of condoms produced by CPR are sold to Russia.
Economy-Social : Autumn will be very hot
“The appeal” of the three major French energy companies in the JDD of this Sunday, June 26, 2022 is disturbing. Because, they say, the upcoming price hike “threatens our social and political cohesion”. How politely these things are said!
An economic and financial hurricane is coming
Viewpoint- The head of America’s largest bank warns of an impending economic “hurricane” caused by an increasingly belligerent Federal Reserve, rising inflationary pressures and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
L Alsace celebrates its Fan Day on June 24, 2022
For its 5thᵉ edition and as every year, the international event of ALSACE FAN DAY will take place on June 24. From Canada to Japan, from Sweden to Australia, as in all of Alsace, Alsatians from all over the world celebrate their identity and values on this day… while partying!
Bees can detect Covid-19
After a little training, our honeybees can be as effective as a PCR test in identifying SARS-CoV-2. Explanation.
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Ukraine : France sells arms to Kiev
While Macron asks Putin to “continue the evacuation” of the Azovstal steel plant and pleads for a cease-fire, the French military-industrial complex sells arms to Kiev !
End of paper receipts : France stands out in Europe
Every purchase needs a receipt! Yes, except that in France, as of January 1, 2023, the printing of cash register or bank card receipts will no longer be systematic.