Understanding the New Covid-19 Variant and Preparing for Vaccination: Insights from Covars President, Brigitte Autran

2023-08-23 15:54:34 Brigitte Autran, president of Covars, does not, however, rule out this hypothesis in the event of an “intensive” epidemic recovery. Asked about a return to wearing a compulsory mask, the president of the Committee for monitoring and anticipating health risks (Covars), Brigitte Autran, estimated that “it will be considered if we go back … Read more

Fighting Breaks Out on Last TER from Lyon to Villefranche-sur-Saône: Investigation and Police Negligence Revealed

2023-08-20 08:55:00 Thursday evening, the last TER leaves Lyon to reach Villefranche-sur-Saône. But a fight quickly breaks out in a car. In total, around fifteen people, some of whom were visibly drunk, exchanged blows in front of the dumbfounded and/or frightened eyes of the other passengers. Our colleagues report that some went to get the … Read more

Foxconn’s Multi-Billion Dollar Investments in India: Diversifying Business and Expanding Operations for Essential Components

2023-08-14 12:54:14 Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, a key supplier to Apple, said Monday it sees the opportunity to invest “several billion dollarsin India, where the company is looking to diversify its business. Foxconn – also known by its official name Hon Hai Precision Industry – is the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and assembles devices … Read more

ADNOC Announces $3.6 Billion Gas Processing Infrastructure Expansion Contract in UAE

2023-08-09 12:25:43 By Le Figaro with AFP Posted 49 minutes ago, Just Updated The contract was awarded as a joint venture between the National Petroleum Construction Company of the Emirates and the Spanish group Tecnicas Reunidas. MaxSafaniuk / stock.adobe.com UAE hydrocarbon giant ADNOC on Wednesday announced a $3.6 billion contract to expand its gas processing … Read more

Stable Dollar Against Euro: Calm Session for American Economy

2023-08-07 19:21:56 The dollar remained stable on Monday against the euro, during a calm session on the front of the American economy. Around 6:40 p.m. GMT, the greenback lost 0.02% against the euro at 1.1008 dollars for one euro. The Dollar Index which compares the greenback to a basket of major currencies grabbed 0.04% to … Read more

Spanish Industrial Production: Decline in Mining and Leather Sectors Impact Economy

2023-08-04 07:10:10 Spanish industrial production fell again in June, due to a sharp decline in activity in the mining sector and in the leather industry, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) announced on Friday. According to data adjusted for seasonal and calendar variations from the INE, production fell 1% over one month, after falling 2.1% … Read more

Private Sector in France Sees Sharp Drop in Activity, Reflecting Weaker Demand – Composite PMI Index

2023-08-03 08:55:42 By Le Figaro with AFP Just Posted, Just Updated This index stood at 46.6 in July, continuing to contract from June, when it reached 47.2. Jerome / stock.adobe.com The activity of the private sector in France experienced in July its “biggest dropin more than two and a half years, penalized by a further … Read more

​Wacken Open Air: The Biggest Metal Festival Overcomes Extreme Weather Challenges

2023-08-02 14:03:22 By Le Figaro with AFP Posted 45 minutes ago, Updated 45 minutes ago The persistent rains have transformed the 405 hectares of fields and pastures into a gigantic pool of mud. Axel Heimken / AFP 35,000 fans had to turn around so as not to get bogged down in the 400 hectares soaked … Read more