Notre-Dame Cathedral reconstruction a ‘success’, specialist says

The reconstruction of France’s world-famous landmark – Notre-Dame Cathedral – appears to be a “success” as the now restored medieval edifice was unveiled during President Macron’s visit Friday, lecturer in liberal arts at Queen Mary University of London Andrew Smith told FRANCE 24 “A cathedral takes 200 years to build and this, in five years, … Read more

Senegal president says France should close army bases in country

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye told AFP Thursday that France should close its military bases in the West African state as it prepared to mark the 80th anniversary of a notorious colonial slaughter. Faye said that France’s President Emmanuel Macron had admitted that his country’s troops were responsible for a “massacre” of Senegalese soldiers in … Read more

Chad’s decision to end defense agreement with France a ‘surprise’ and ‘humiliation’

Chad’s government on Thursday announced that it is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation’s sovereignty. As one of the last countries in the region in which France maintained a large military presence, Chad’s decision came as a “surprise” and a “humiliation”, FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman said, … Read more

A word, Sue Appleton!

Anyone can digitize. Or? In the podcast, digital coach Sue Appleton explains how much effort retailers have to put into e-commerce and marketing and reveals tips for the Christmas season. The post A word, Sue Appleton! first appeared on schuhcourier. Source link

Russia recognizes bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as property

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that modifies the tax regime for mining and trading bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies, officially converting them into property under the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. This law, which was approved this week by the State Duma and the Federation Council, public officially on Friday, November 29, marking … Read more

Anti-Semitic incidents in Berlin rise sharply – DW – 11/28/2024

The number of anti-Semitic incidents in Berlin during the first six months of 2024 has already surpassed the total for the whole of last year, according to a new report published on Thursday. Germany’s Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS) documented 1,383 incidents in the German capital, averaging seven to … Read more

Samsonite opens store in Cologne

The new Samsonite store in a listed building combines historic architecture with modern design and offers a diverse range of travel and lifestyle products. Samsonite presents its range on around 150 square meters. Customers can also personalize suitcase tags individually. “With the opening of our store in Cologne, we are setting a special highlight in … Read more