Statistics agency INSEE said the 2023 public accounts showed a fiscal shortfall of 5.5% of economic output last year, up from 4.8% the previous year – and significantly more than the government’s target of 4.9%.
France’s public sector budget deficit widened in 2023 by more than the government had planned, according to data released on Tuesday by statistics agency INSEE.More to follow…
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Titanic's wealthiest passenger's gold pocket watch sells for record-breaking €1.4 million
Other notable items in the auction included the valise holding the band leader's violin and a pocketbook documenting the Titanic’s voyages. A gold pocket watch retrieved from the body of the Titanic's wealthiest passenger has been sold for a record-breaking £1.2 million (€1.4m) to a private collector in the US. The auction took place on Saturday at Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes, … [Read More...]
Green claims wrangling, Newsletter
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Key metrics to watch for in Apple's upcoming earnings report
Apple is poised to release its earnings for Q2 fiscal year 2024 after the US market closes on 2 May. Investors will be watching for key metrics that shape its stock trajectory. Apple’s stocks underperformed most of the US tech shares this year due to weakened iPhone sales and a lack of AI advancement. Apple’s shares declined by 12% year-to-date, following Tesla’s 32% drop, making it the … [Read More...]
Tesla's Musk in China as rivals reveal new electric cars at Beijing auto show
Musk is viewed in China as a favourable contrast to the stern statements from US officials, particularly during the recent visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk met with a top government leader in the Chinese capital on Sunday, coinciding with carmakers showcasing their latest electric vehicles at the Beijing auto show.During a meeting with Musk, … [Read More...]
Europe has to set aside the pesticides row and turn toward sustainable agricultural solutions
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The stakes are too high, the issues too intricate, and the world too dependent on us taking the right actions for us to work in silos, or isolation — or worse, for us to stand divided, Olivier de Matos writes. As we try to strike a balance … [Read More...]
Will Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez announce his resignation?
Pedro Sánchez is set to announce on Monday whether he will resign, following investigations into suspected influence peddling and corruption involving his wife. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suspended his schedule to consider resigning, a decision he has pondered for five days. The possibility of his resignation has divided the country, with an announcement expected today.The … [Read More...]
Hilton welcomes first Curio Collection by Hilton property in Thailand
Located in the heart of Bangkok's prime Sukhumvit shopping district, KROMO, Curio Collection by Hilton marks Hilton's inaugural project with SC Asset Corporation PCL. Leading global hospitality company Hilton(NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of an agreement with SC Asset Corporation PCL to introduce KROMO, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the lifestyle brand's debut in Thailand and the brand's … [Read More...]
Omar Sy: Too much individualism in France fueling rise of far-right
During interviews promoting his new book "Viens, on se parle", the French actor has spoken out about the ills of the far-right in France, how to address it, and how it can be difficult to be Black in French society. French actor Omar Sy, the star of the hit Netflix series Lupin and recently appointed jury member at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has said France must rebuild a sense of the … [Read More...]
CF-Hotels Initiative Reiterates TAT’s Push Towards Sustainable Tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites hotel operators and tourists to be a part of its ‘CF-Hotels’ initiative to help reduce the impacts of climate change. The www.cf-hotels.com online platform has been created to enable hotel and lodging operators to create a database of environmental inventory (energy, water, waste and greenhouse gases) and … [Read More...]
S HOTELS & RESORTS MAKES PROGRESS WITH LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, is proud to announce that its acclaimed beachfront properties in Thailand and the Maldives have successfully achieved Green Globe™ Certification for the second consecutive year. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read More...]