Major Delays on TGV Sud-Est Line: Annecy to Paris Train Breakdown Causes Disruptions

Major Delays on TGV Sud-Est Line: Annecy to Paris Train Breakdown Causes Disruptions

Many delays were noted on the TGV Sud-Est line on Thursday, after the breakdown of a high-speed train from Annecy to Paris. The breakdown took place near Lyon, at Miribel in Ain. Results: several lines were impacted by delays ranging from a few minutes to almost 4 hours. Many TGVs to Paris, on the south-eastern … Read more

Darkening Business Climate in France: August 2023 Update

Darkening Business Climate in France: August 2023 Update

In August 2023, the business climate in France is darkening according to the latest INSEE barometer. Located at 99, the indicator calculated from the responses of business leaders in the main market sectors, loses one point. “It thus falls just below its long-term average (100), the lowest since April 2021. This decline is explained in … Read more

Teenager wounded by bullets in Marseille: Vital prognosis engaged

Teenager wounded by bullets in Marseille: Vital prognosis engaged

By Le Figaro with AFP Posted yesterday at 23:24, Updated yesterday at 23:25 The vital prognosis of the minor hit by a bullet is engaged. THOMAS COEX / AFP A 14-year-old teenager, whose vital prognosis is engaged, was wounded by bullets on Tuesday evening August 22 in a district in the south of Marseille, learned … Read more

Escape from Nîmes Detention Center: Six People Wanted, No Terrorist Profile

Escape from Nîmes Detention Center: Six People Wanted, No Terrorist Profile

Six people, who do not present “terrorist or disturbing profile“, escaped in the night from Saturday to Sunday from the administrative detention center of Nîmes (Gard) after the voluntary outbreak of fires within it, according to the parquet floor of Nîmes on Sunday. “Six people are wanted for taking advantage of the confusion generated by … Read more

Police Evacuate Migrant Camp in Strasbourg for Fourth Time, Offering Accommodation Solutions

Police Evacuate Migrant Camp in Strasbourg for Fourth Time, Offering Accommodation Solutions

By Le Figaro with AFP Posted 1 hour ago, Updated 33 minutes ago Police officers search for migrants during the evacuation of a makeshift camp located in front of the town hall of Strasbourg, in the east of France, on December 6, 2022. PATRICK HERTZOG / AFP A migrant camp, already dismantled three times in … Read more

Sharp Decline in Manufacturing Activity in New York Surprises Analysts

Sharp Decline in Manufacturing Activity in New York Surprises Analysts

By Le Figaro with AFP Published on 08/15/2023 at 15:06, Updated on 08/15/2023 at 16:03 Analysts were rather expecting a slight increase. TTstudio – stock.adobe.com Manufacturing activity in the highly industrialized region of New York fell sharply in August compared to the previous month, taking analysts by surprise who had expected a slight increase. The … Read more

US Federal Reserve Member Neel Kashkari Talks Rising Interest Rates and Inflation Outlook

US Federal Reserve Member Neel Kashkari Talks Rising Interest Rates and Inflation Outlook

It is too early to declare victory and end the cycle of rising interest rates, a member of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) said on Tuesday, while acknowledging that inflation was now moving in the right direction. “I’m not ready to announce that we’re done but I see positive signsMinneapolis branch president Neel Kashkari said … Read more

Taiwanese Vice President’s Visit to US Angers China and Raises Tensions

Taiwanese Vice President’s Visit to US Angers China and Raises Tensions

By Le Figaro with AFP Posted 1 hour ago, Updated 1 hour ago William Lai arriving to attend the inauguration of the elected president of Paraguay, Santiago Pena, in Luque, Paraguay, on August 14, 2023. CESAR OLMEDO / REUTERS Washington called for calm on Monday after a visit criticized by Beijing by the Taiwanese vice … Read more

New 36-Meter 5G Relay Antenna Installed at Pierre Duboeuf Stadium in Bron: Challenges and Controversies

New 36-Meter 5G Relay Antenna Installed at Pierre Duboeuf Stadium in Bron: Challenges and Controversies

The building will culminate at 36 meters high and will be installed at the Pierre Duboeuf stadium. While this new relay antenna was to stand at the Léo Lagrange stadium last year, it will finally be at the Pierre Duboeuf stadium in Bron. Its goal: to distribute 5G throughout the Lyon conurbation. A real challenge … Read more

Change in Hours for Recycling Centers in Lyon Due to Heat Wave Alert

Change in Hours for Recycling Centers in Lyon Due to Heat Wave Alert

Due to the heat wave alert, the Métropole de Lyon has changed the hours of the recycling centers. From this Saturday and until Monday, the opening hours will be shortened and will be reassessed this Monday at 4 p.m. depending on the evolution of the situation. Thus, this Saturday, the recycling centers will open earlier … Read more