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Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Sweden Ramps Up Defense Spending Goal to 2.6%, Past NATO Target: Sweden’s military spending is set to rise to 2.6% relative to the size of its economy by 2030 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/sweden-ramps-up-defense-spending-goal-to-2-6-past-nato-target
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Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says: Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-should-hike-military-budget-26-gdp-defence-committee-says-2024-04-26/
Swedish FA not considering VAR after clubs raise objections: Sweden's top leagues will not look to implement a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after clubs ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/swedish-fa-not-considering-var-after-clubs-raise-objections-2024-04-26/
Speech at the Sorbonne in Paris: Emmanuel Macron calls for a strong Europe: Europe must regain more respect - that was Emmanuel Macron's demand in his new speech ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/macron-rede-sorbonne-europa
'We all cheer each other on': How we made friends in Sweden: Sweden is often rated as a difficult country to make friends in. We asked those who've been there ...
thelocal.se/20240426/we-all-cheer-each-other-on-how-we-made-friends-in-sweden
5 things to know about Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge: Following the collapse of the sails on its landmark windmill, we take a look at the wild history and the ...
thelocal.fr/20240426/5-things-to-know-about-paris-iconic-moulin-rouge
Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
TotalEnergies beats expectations despite lower gas prices: French energy giant TotalEnergies posted a 22% decline in first-quarter earnings ...
reuters.com/business/energy/totalenergies-q1-net-income-falls-22-lower-gas-prices-2024-04-26/
Airport operator ADP Q1 revenue boosted by post-pandemic travel boom: French airport group ADP reported on Friday a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter ...
reuters.com/business/airport-operator-adp-q1-revenue-beats-expectations-traffic-growth-2024-04-26/
Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week: At the Port of Hyeres in France, the Singapore teen needed just one attempt to win the first-to-three ...
straitstimes.com/sport/maximilian-maeder-claims-victory-at-french-olympic-week
French music awards Les Flammes shines light on criticized 'urban music' label: The Les Flammes ceremony, to be held on Thursday evening, aims to highlight the ...
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/25/french-music-awards-les-flammes-shines-light-on-criticized-urban-music-label_6669522_30.html
What exactly is Swedish Valborg, and where are the best places to celebrate it?: The Walpurgis (Valborg) celebrations across Sweden on April 30th offer you a ...
thelocal.se/20180425/whats-on-sweden-valborg-walpurgis-celebrations-tradition
Long-time Electrolux CEO Jonas Samuelson to step down next year: Sweden's Electrolux , the world's second-biggest appliances maker, said on Thursday its CEO of ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/electrolux-ceo-jonas-samuelson-leave-2024-04-25/
Sweden to send NATO military battalion to Latvia: The Swedish government will send a small battalion to the NATO Multinational Force in Latvia as part of the co
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/sweden-to-send-nato-military-battalion-to-latvia/
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer training later this year to deepen her ...
reuters.com/world/europe/swedish-crown-princess-victoria-starts-officer-training-2024-04-25/
French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions: Just hours after Macron's Europe speech, the head of the French far-right party Jordan ...
euronews.com/2024/04/26/eu-elections-french-far-right-candidate-launches-his-campaign-but-avoids-confrontation
France, Germany agree deal to develop Europe's next generation of tanks: French and German defence ministers will sign a landmark deal in Paris on Friday that ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240425-france-germany-sign-historic-deal-to-develop-europe-s-next-generation-of-tanks
Large supermarket chain wants to cut thousands of jobs: French supermarket chain Casino plans to cut up to 3,200 jobs following its recent takeover by Czech ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/04/26/grosse-supermarktkette-will-tausende-stellen-streichen
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.: The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/business/france-michelin-wages.html
Thousands of flights canceled in France as air traffic controllers strike over pay
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/thousands-of-flights-canceled-in-france-as-air-traffic-controllers-strike-over-pay
Paris expo recounts global struggles throughout Olympics history: French culture chiefs on Friday unveiled their latest blockbuster exhibition aimed at adding a ...
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Alcohol sales disrupted in Sweden after reported ransomware attack: Sweden’s alcohol retail monopoly says 15 per cent of its sales volume has been impacted.
euronews.com/next/2024/04/25/alcohol-sales-disrupted-in-sweden-after-reported-ransomware-attack
La Belle Vie: French gestures and growing old in France: From uncovering the very French origins of the English language to common sounds and gestures French ...
thelocal.fr/20240426/la-belle-vie-french-gestures-and-growing-old-in-france
RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France: French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody ...
euronews.com/health/2024/04/26/study-finds-rsv-treatment-beyfortus-prevents-5800-infant-hospitalisations-in-france
Sanofi profit slips on generic competition and currency effects: Sanofi's first-quarter operating income fell 14.7% as currency effects and cheap competition to ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/sanofi-q1-profit-slips-generic-competition-forex-effects-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Sanofi Struggles with Profit Decline due to Competition and Currency Effects
- In the first quarter, Sanofi's operating income decreased by 14.7%, primarily due to currency effects and competitive pressures on their multiple sclerosis drug Aubagio, despite the increase in sales of the anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent.
- The company emphasized the forecast that adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 are expected to decrease by a low single-digit percentage, excluding currency fluctuations.
- During a media briefing, Finance chief Francois-Xavier Roger highlighted the impact of the decline in the Argentine Peso on first-quarter international sales.
- Since unexpectedly abandoning the 2025 margin targets last October under a plan to boost spending on drug development, CEO Paul Hudson has been working to restore investor confidence in the company's drug pipeline.
France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday ...
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Sweden to send first Nato troops abroad since joining military alliance: If parliament greenlights the mission, Sweden will next year contribute Nato troops to ...
thelocal.se/20240425/sweden-to-send-first-nato-troops-abroad-since-joining-military-alliance
US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...
politico.eu/article/us-accuses-china-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
Media: US hopes ATACMS delivery will push Germany to send Ukraine Taurus missiles
kyivindependent.com/us-hopes-atacms-will-push-germany-to-send-ukraine-taurus-missiles/
How to Season Your Food Like the French: Bill Buford on how living in France changed his perspective on black pepper.
newyorker.com/magazine/secret-ingredients/how-to-season-your-food-like-the-french
Atos says it will need more cash than expected: Struggling French IT consulting firm Atos on Thursday said a review of its 2024-2027 business plan would lead to ...
reuters.com/technology/atos-says-group-will-need-more-cash-than-expected-2024-04-25/
Nadal says he is not 100% fit ahead of Madrid debut. Spaniard still unsure about playing French Open
arabnews.com/node/2498991/sport
French national library quarantines ‘poisonous’ books: The library said handling the books – which were printed in Britain – would probably cause only minor harm ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-national-library-quarantines-poisonous-books
This neighbourhood bistro tucked off an eight-lane road exceeds expectations: Graduating from an espresso bar to a smart French restaurant, 13-year-old Gauge is ...
theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/this-neighbourhood-bistro-tucked-off-an-eight-lane-road-exceeds-expectations-20240426-p5fmro.html
BNP Paribas beat estimates as lower costs offset slump in trading: BNP Paribas beat first-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday as lower expenses and a decent ...
reuters.com/business/finance/bnp-paribas-profit-tops-estimates-lower-costs-global-banking-2024-04-25/
Top Swedish teams decide against VAR: The video assistant has long since found its way into most high-class football competitions. Swedish professional football ...
kicker.de/ausnahme-in-europas-top-30-ligen-schweden-entscheidet-sich-gegen-den-var-1019142/artikel
When Aishwarya Rai shut down French journo's questions on nudity: ‘Am I talking to my gynaec?’
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-aishwarya-rai-shut-down-french-journos-questions-on-nudity-am-i-talking-to-my-gynaec-101714126687847.html
Franco-German armaments project: "The Future of Tanks": In Paris, Boris Pistorius and French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu sign a declaration of intent for ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/verrteidigung-panzer-moderne-frankreich-deutschland-boris-pistorius-sebastien-lecornu-1.6634629
French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates as expenses decline: French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates for the first quarter (Q1) as expenses ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/25/french-lender-bnp-paribas-beats-profit-estimates-as-expenses-decline
Sweden's railway company SJ opens ticket bookings for summer season: Planning a train journey in Sweden this summer? It's now possible to book train tickets ...
thelocal.se/20240425/swedens-railway-company-sj-opens-ticket-bookings-for-summer-season
Hellenic Bank acquires CNP Cyprus for €182 mln: CNP Cyprus, the subsidiary of the French insurance giant CNP Assurances, is finally being transferred to Hellenic ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237372/hellenic-bank-acquires-cnp-cyprus-for-e182-mln/
French Expression of the Day: Les doigts dans le nez: This French expression has nothing to do with unpleasant personal habits.
thelocal.fr/20240425/french-expression-of-the-day-les-doigts-dans-le-nez
French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest: French police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest by dozens of university students in Paris ...
thelocal.fr/20240425/french-police-break-up-pro-palestinian-university-protest
Europe is 'mortal,' says French president, calls for stronger unity, sovereignty: Emmanuel Macron calls for building a Europe 'capable of showing that it is ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/europe-is-mortal-says-french-president-calls-for-stronger-unity-sovereignty-3682095
Mastering the Art of Making a Cookbook: Adam Gopnik on the editor Judith Jones, who transformed American kitchens by working with author-chefs such as Julia ...
newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/mastering-the-art-of-making-a-cookbook
Le Monde in English Misses Lofty Subscriber Goals But Remains ‘Optimistic’: The French publisher aims to reach 1 million total subscribers by 2025 aided by ...
adweek.com/media/le-monde-english-subscribers-olympics/
Brits have used inspiration from abroad to give their homes a makeover: Half of Brits have taken home décor inspiration from abroad - with Sweden, Italy ...
portsmouth.co.uk/read-this/brits-have-used-inspiration-from-abroad-to-give-their-homes-a-makeover-4606059
Eden Golan to face a ‘hurricane’ of possible antisemitism in Malmo : The international song contest will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden ...
jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-798700
Korea, Sweden to join forces for green transition : Anne Hoglund, acting Swedish ambassador to Korea, emphasized the importance of working together for net zero ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373538.html
Swedish parliament group urges 52 billion kronor hike in defence spending: A Swedish parliamentary commission on Friday recommended moves to strengthen the ...
thelocal.se/20240426/swedish-parliament-group-urges-52-billion-kronor-hike-in-defence-spending
Volvo Crashed Its Biggest SUV into Its Smallest in the Name of Safety: The Volvo Cars Safety Center in Torslanda, Sweden served as the venue where the EX90 ...
motor1.com/news/717563/volvo-ex90-ex30-crash/
Business leaders: Work permit threshold 'has no place in Swedish labour model': Sweden's main business group has attacked a proposal to exempt some jobs from ...
thelocal.se/20240425/employer-group-work-permit-threshold-has-no-place-in-swedish-labour-model
Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests: MALMO: Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest ...
arabnews.com/node/2498711/media
In the same prison in Iran, treated differently by Sweden?: "Both Djalali and Florerus were falsely accused of espionage."
brusselstimes.com/politics/1021896/in-the-same-prison-in-iran-treated-differently-by-sweden
How do strikes work in Sweden and what are your rights?: Strikes in Sweden are unusual, but what are your rights if your union is telling you to take collective ...
thelocal.se/20231031/how-do-strikes-work-in-sweden-and-what-are-your-rights
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: COPENHAGEN, April 25 (Reuters) - Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-25-swedish-crown-princess-victoria-starts-officer-training/
Stockholm, Sweden to Washington DC, USA for only €351 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Stockholm, Sweden to Washington DC, USA for only €351 roundtrip with British ...
secretflying.com/posts/stockholm-sweden-to-washington-dc-usa-for-only-e264-roundtrip/
A fresh FTSE high is not yet reason for UK enthusiasm : Recent turnaround still owes most to a steep and persistent valuation discount
ft.com/content/acfc1222-d8f7-499a-9303-c38ba964c0ef
Conversion - Hellofresh relies on ready meals instead of meal kits: According to its own information, Hellofresh was able to compensate for weak demand for meal ...
lebensmittelpraxis.de/handel-aktuell/40016-umstellung-hellofresh-setzt-auf-fertiggerichte-statt-kochboxen.html
Why isn't May 1st a public holiday in Denmark but is in Sweden and Norway?: People in Sweden and Norway have the day off on May 1st, but a large section of the ...
thelocal.no/20240424/why-is-labour-day-a-public-holiday-in-sweden-and-norway-but-not-in-denmark
Swedish striker Strömwall to the Lakers: The Rapperswil-Jona Lakers are bringing reinforcements from Sweden. Malte Strömwall, who previously played for Frölunda ...
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/schwedischer-stuermer-stroemwall-zu-den-lakers
Swedbank Sees Net Interest Income Drop in Line With Peers: Swedbank AB reported lower-than-expected net interest income in the three months through March ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/swedbank-sees-net-interest-income-drop-in-line-with-peers
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Parisians warm up for Olympics with workouts in Louvre museum: Parisians warmed up for the coming Olympics with a series of workouts inside the renowned Louvre ...
reuters.com/sports/parisians-warm-up-olympics-with-workouts-louvre-museum-2024-04-24/
French air traffic controllers call off strike, too late for mass cancelations: Unions had called for a major strike on Thursday after a breakdown of ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/24/french-air-traffic-controllers-cancel-strike_6669378_7.html
French anti-terrorism authorities arrested a 16-year-old youth after he said on social media that he wanted to die a martyr at the Olympic Games in Paris this ...
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Eurovision 2024: Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests: Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 ...
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Time for Kering’s king to consider a step back: Kering Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault was 42 when his father François, the self-made billionaire who’d ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/time-kerings-king-consider-step-back-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Time for Kering’s King to Consider a Step Back
- Francois-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, should consider bringing in fresh blood and possibly appointing a new CEO.
- In any sector other than luxury, shareholders might have already stepped in to suggest a change at the helm, but at Kering, founding families tightly control the company.
- The board of Kering should apply pressure on the chairman to at least give up the CEO role.
- Pinault should step back into the chairman's job and leave a new Kering chief the independence they will need.
Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border with new commuter scheme
euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc
France's DGAC warns of flight disruptions at French airports due to April 25 strike
reuters.com/world/europe/frances-dgac-warns-cancelled-flights-french-airports-due-strike-2024-04-24/
Nestlé subsidary Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' bacteria discovery
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/nestle-subsidary-destroys-two-million-bottles-of-water-after-fecal-bacteria-discovery
Kering shares slump after luxury company warns of H1 operating profit drop: Kering's shares slumped on Wednesday, after the French luxury goods company warned it ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/kering-shares-slump-after-luxury-company-warns-h1-operating-profit-drop-2024-04-24/
'Strategic failure': France's Raphaël Glucksmann takes aim at Macron's geopolitics
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/strategic-failure-frances-raphael-glucksmann-takes-aim-at-macrons-geopolitics/
Leading French left-wing MP Mathilde Panot investigated for pro-Palestine comments
middleeasteye.net/news/france-top-left-wing-mp-mathilde-panot-investigated-pro-palestine-comments
Why Sweden may have an alcohol shortage this weekend: If you're thinking of quitting the booze, now may be a good time, as Sweden may run low on alcohol in ...
thelocal.se/20240424/why-sweden-may-have-an-alcohol-shortage-this-weekend
France's Casino supermarket chain to axe up to 3,200 jobs: French supermarket group Casino said on Wednesday it would axe between 1,300 and 3 ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/frances-casino-supermarket-chain-to-axe-up-to-3200-jobs
Ruins from 1,000-year period — including wine cellars — found outside Paris. See them
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/world/article287947795.html
Celine Dion reveals if she will ever sing on stage again: ‘Life doesn’t give you any answers’
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287914430.html
26 Olympic fan zones planned for Paris during Games: The French capital is planning to host 26 free fanzones during this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/26-olympic-fan-zones-planned-for-paris-during-games
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
kyivindependent.com/inside-the-swedish-ammunition-plant-at-the-forefront-of-europes-push-to-ramp-up-shell-production/
Amnesty denounces 'ongoing erosion' of human rights in France: French authorities in 2023 imposed excessive and illegitimate restrictions on people’s right to ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240424-amnesty-denounces-ongoing-erosion-of-human-rights-in-france
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