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France braces for political showdown as new prime minister seeks to force budget through

France braces for political showdown as new prime minister seeks to force budget through

Mickey Vernon

Political uncertainty is again looming in France after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou warned that he would use special executive powers ...

Places that are lesser-known and less crowded

Places that are lesser-known and less crowded

Bob Elliott

The biggest travel trend of 2022 was to go big, spend big — with people eagerly booking bucket list-style trips ...

Auto giants launch cheaper EVs in Paris — taking the fight to China

Auto giants launch cheaper EVs in Paris — taking the fight to China

Ev Richard

Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis NV, beside a Citroen C5 Aircross Concept automobile at the Paris Motor Show ...

Pavel Durov’s Arrest Leaves Telegram Hanging in the Balance

Pavel Durov’s Arrest Leaves Telegram Hanging in the Balance

Mickey Vernon

“Civil society has had a complicated relationship with Telegram over the years,” says Natalia Krapiva, a lawyer at the digital ...

How to take a break from work and travel in Europe on a budget

How to take a break from work and travel in Europe on a budget

Bob Elliott

In 2023, Rowena Hennigan came to a difficult but necessary conclusion — she needed an extended break from work. Hennigan ...

How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

Bob Elliott

Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around ...

Tips on traveling to Paris during the Summer Olympics

Tips on traveling to Paris during the Summer Olympics

Bob Elliott

During the six years that I was lucky enough to live in the center of Paris, I learned a lot ...

Delta CEO says Paris Olympics will cost it 0 million

Delta CEO says Paris Olympics will cost it $100 million

Bob Elliott

The Paris 2024 logo, representing the Olympic Games is displayed near the Eiffel Tower three months prior to the start ...

Balloons to hoist tourists 100,000 feet into the stratosphere

Balloons to hoist tourists 100,000 feet into the stratosphere

John Ray

Commercial space flight is becoming more and more common, with companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic all transporting ...

Americans take less time off but Europeans are more vacation deprived

Americans take less time off but Europeans are more vacation deprived

Bob Elliott

Nearly two in three workers around the world are “vacation deprived,” according to a new report published by Expedia. However, ...

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