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“Gilets jaunes”, élections européennes et TGV Lyon-Turin : ce qui a mis le feu aux poudres entre Paris et Rome

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“Les dernières ingérences constituent une provocation supplémentaire et inacceptable.” Paris a rappelé son ambassadeur à Rome, jeudi 7 février. “La France a fait, depuis plusieurs mois, l’objet d’accusations répétées, d’attaques sans fondement, de déclarations outrancières que chacun connaît et peut avoir à l’esprit”, écrit le ministère des Affaires étrangères dans un communiqué. “Avoir des désaccords est […]

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VIDEO. “Nous protégeons les frontières sud de l’Europe” : le Premier ministre tunisien demande le soutien de la France

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Le premier ministre tunisien le dit sans détours : aider la Tunisie c’est la meilleure façon pour l’Europe de se protéger. “Nous protégeons les frontières sud de l’Europe.”Et Youssef Chahed d’enfoncer le clou, en expliquant que son pays a fait un travail énorme depuis la révolution de 2011, notamment en termes de démocratisation : “C’est […]

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Festival du film policier de Beaune 2012 : le palmarès!

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Le palmarès de la 4e édition du festival du film policier de Beaune 2012 a été dévoilé ce soir. Le grand prix est allé au premier film de J.C. Chandor, “Margin Call”, un thriller à la distribution éclatante. Ont également été distingués “Headhunters”, “Shadow Dancer” ou encore “Kill List. La 4e édition du Festival du […]

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Aston Martin still committed to F1 despite potential cash shortfall

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Aston Martin’s plans to return to F1 next season as a works outfit are still on track despite the manufacturer warning that it did not have sufficient “working capital” to meet its requirements for the next 12 months. In a series of announcements released on Monday evening, Aston Martin confirmed that Racing Point F1 owner […]

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Camdessus is taking our eyes off the ball

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Camdessus is taking our eyes off the ball Our eyes should be on how well the European Investment Bank is lending money in the developing world. European Voice By Desislava Stoyanova Counter Balance Brussels 3/18/10, 1:00 AM CET Updated 4/12/14, 7:15 PM CET The frisson of excitement that has greeted the ambitious suggestion by Michel […]

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EU foreign ministers may become envoys

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EU foreign ministers may become envoys Group of foreign ministers float the idea that they should become occasional envoys for the EU’s new foreign policy chief. European Voice By Simon Taylor 3/14/10, 12:31 PM CET Updated 4/12/14, 7:14 PM CET A small group of EU foreign ministers who met informally this weekend in Finland have […]

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‘Open skies’ talks hailed as a success

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‘Open skies’ talks hailed as a success Talks aimed at deepening transatlantic airline market, but no resolution on ownership rights. European Voice By Jennifer Rankin 3/25/10, 11:57 AM CET Updated 4/12/14, 7:18 PM CET Talks aimed at deepening competition in the transatlantic market ended today (25 March) with negotiators for the European Union having failed […]

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Canada’s UN Security Council Seat Campaign Full Steam Ahead Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

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OTTAWA — The COVID-19 pandemic ended the secret handshakes and deal-making in the world’s power corridors, but Canada’s campaign for a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council is full steam ahead. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and International Development Minister Karina Gould confirmed the continuing campaigning in separate interviews with The Canadian Press […]

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Disinfect Your Mailboxes To Stop COVID-19 Spread, Postal Union Says

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OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post employees is asking Canadians to disinfect their mailboxes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says daily washing and disinfecting of letter boxes, along with handrails and door knobs, will help keep mail carriers safe. CUPW national president Jan Simpson says […]