In a significant federal operation, the FBI uncovered more than 150 homemade bombs at a residence in Virginia, marking the largest seizure of its kind in history. The suspect, Brad Spofford, allegedly used images of President Joe Biden for shooting…
In 2024, the French automobile market recorded a total of 1,718,417 new car registrations, marking a 3.2% decline. Stellantis experienced the steepest drop at 7%, selling 452,900 vehicles, including brands like Citroën and Peugeot. Renault’s registrations fell by 2.7%, while…
In response to increasing climate-related damages, French insurance premiums for natural disasters are set to rise significantly in 2025. The ‘natural disaster’ surcharge will increase from 12% to 20% for homeowners and from 6% to 9% for auto insurance. The…
The winter transfer window kicks off on January 1 and will run until February 3, 2024. This season, significant player movements are anticipated, particularly involving stars like Mohamed Salah, Alphonso Davies, and Marcus Rashford, with several contracts expiring in the…
Starting January 1, 2024, the French government will generalize reforms to the Active Solidarity Revenue (RSA), expanding registration to all 1.8 million beneficiaries under France Travail. Key changes include mandatory weekly activities of 15 to 20 hours for aid recipients,…
As the new year approaches, many consider their resolutions for 2024, with 34% aiming to engage in regular physical activity and others focusing on family time and relaxation. While a majority of French people have succeeded in keeping past resolutions,…
As 2025 approaches, important political, legal, and cultural events are set to unfold in France and beyond. Notable highlights include the trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, the start of Donald Trump’s presidency, the commemoration of significant historical attacks,…
The New Year’s Eve celebration in the Netherlands was marked by violence, car fires, and arrests, although major incidents were largely absent. The police reported that dozens were detained for offenses related to violence and obstructing emergency services. A 14-year-old…
As of today, the transportation of Russian natural gas through Ukraine to Central Europe has ceased, marking the end of a five-year transit agreement. This development significantly undermines Moscow’s influence in the European gas market, with no new agreements imminent….
As the clock struck midnight to welcome the New Year, the skies over Switzerland were not only illuminated by fireworks but also by weak polar lights observed in areas with minimal light pollution. The phenomenon was particularly striking at 00:00,…
Documents from 1994, recently released after a 30-year confidentiality period, highlight Switzerland’s foreign policy challenges, including discussions on the Middle East involving Hafez al-Assad and Yassir Arafat. The findings illustrate ongoing themes in Swiss-EU negotiations and internal political dynamics. Experts…
Beginning January 1, 2025, the European Union will implement a ban on amalgam as a dental filling material due to environmental concerns over mercury. While some studies have disproven health risks associated with amalgam, the focus is on reducing mercury…
