Browsing Category
french economy
Analysis: Costly winter ahead as electricity prices in Europe rise
FRANKFURT / LONDON / PARIS September 10 (Reuters) - Record hike in energy prices that pushed electricity costs in Europe to multi-year highs is unlikely to ease before year-end , which portends an expensive winter heating season for…
Can businesses in France refuse cash payments because of the Covid?
Reader's Question: I have seen a lot of places requesting card payments purely because of Covid. Can businesses in France refuse cash payments?The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in card payments in France, but customers should…
France bans entry to unvaccinated Americans
(CNN) - France has become the last European country - and the most important tourist destination - to remove the United States from its list of safe travel, following EU recommendations following a peak in Covid in the United States . A…
Would you have a COVID-19 booster shot if offered to you?
A new Ipsos survey reveals that a majority of fully vaccinated adults in 13 countries would get a COVID-19 vaccine booster if offered to them.
However, a majority also believe that priority should be given to people…
Which products are affected and why?
Reports of drug shortages in France have increased sixfold since 2016, with more than a hundred different drugs affected. Some of the most commonly reported shortages are in drugs used to treat high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease…
EU ministers stress need for EU fiscal rules
European Union finance ministers said today that changes to EU fiscal rules, currently under review, should support investment in the post-pandemic economy and allow a more realistic path to reduce the huge public debt.
Finance…
Investors digest ECB slowdown and economic data
LONDON - European markets were cautiously higher on Friday, following their global counterparts as sentiment rebounded after a turbulent week.The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.25% by mid-afternoon, but is still on course to end the week…
Eduardo Camavinga: Who is Real Madrid’s £ 27million French prodigy?
In April 2019, Camavinga became Rennes' youngest debutant at 16 years and four monthsIt takes a special talent to stand out as a young player in France considering it's the country's most successful era to produce stars in a generation -…
Shang-Chi’s box office glory, iPhone notch watch, and running out of stuff
Image of the week: Spiderman returnsWhen it comes to climbing the Total Tower in the Parisian business district of La Défense, the “French Spiderman” Alain Robert (59) is a bit of a regular. On this…
Holiday industry on course for recovery as tourists return to southern Europe
Travel and leisure industry updatesSign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about travel and entertainment industry news.
The heavy skies over Spain's Balearic Islands herald good economic news for southern Europe -…