Atos: senators point to “late intervention” by the state

Economy.  Atos: senators point to "late intervention" by the state

In its report presented to the Senate on Tuesday, the senatorial information mission responsible for analyzing the problems of Atos highlighted the “late and insufficient intervention of the state” in the matter and put forward eleven proposals to save the French IT giant. The reporters said they “regret the partial, fragmented and late mobilization of … Read more

Evicting a tenant during the Olympics: why is it risky?

According to the Paris Housing Information Agency (Adil 75), between September 2023 and March 2024, a significant increase in the number of illegal permits issued by landlords is observed (28% compared to 18% in 2022). In particular, the approach of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the significant profits expected from the short-term rental of … Read more

Parkinson’s disease: physical activity reduces symptoms

Why is April 11th every year Parkinson’s Day? Simply in honor of the man who first described the symptoms in 1817: Dr. James Parkinson, born April 11, 1755. Two centuries later, Parkinson’s disease became the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease. In France, 270,000 people are affected and the number of new cases … Read more

Health. Hypertension: more than 650,000 cases linked to alcohol consumption

Health.  Hypertension: more than 650,000 cases linked to alcohol consumption

In France, approximately one in three adults, which is approximately 17 million people, suffer from hypertension. Several risk factors have been identified, such as age, family history, low physical activity, a diet high in salt and low in fruit and vegetables, obesity, but also alcohol consumption. And to better measure the weight of alcohol, Public … Read more

First green light for President Milea’s deregulation reforms

Argentina.  First green light for President Milea's deregulation reforms

Argentine lawmakers on Tuesday gave the first green light in principle to President Javier Milea’s package of ultra-liberal measures, a project that has been severely weakened since the failure of the pharaoh’s original version in parliament in February. After a marathon of more than 20 hours, the Basic Law received 142 votes in favor, 106 … Read more

Paris 2024. Only vegetarian food will be served at the Concorde location

Paris 2024. Only vegetarian food will be served at the Concorde location

The Paris Games will be ecological, the organization has been promising for several years. Catering will therefore be a lever for a “greener” Games with the aim of halving the carbon footprint of the 13 million meals that will be served during the competitions (Olympics and Paralympics), using 80% organic products of French origin, offering … Read more

Prosocour, an interactive exploration of the court of Versailles

Prosocour, an interactive exploration of the court of Versailles

Jean-Baptiste Colbert was general administrator of finances under Louis XIV. from September 1661 to September 1683. But who was there before him? And after? Colbert was also custodian of the royal buildings and “captain of the hunts of the captain of the election of Tonnerre, Joigny and Saint-Florentin and the county of Auxerre”. He had … Read more