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Meet the farming family growing diverse vegetables in west France
Leon Admiraal shows local French schoolchildren some tomato plants Le Petit Haricot Leon Admiraal and Babette Dejong moved from Utrecht in Holland to Vayres in Haute-Vienne (87) in 2010. “We completely changed our lives. In Holland, I was a...

Hydrogen economy decoded: From colour codes to key players
This selective ‘dictionary’ aims to decode the terminology, technologies, and key players shaping the hydrogen economy. With this knowledge, you will be better equipped to engage with, invest in, or build on the future of hydrogen. With its...

UK public finances ‘facing mounting risks’, OBR warns; M&S chair: cyber-attack was ‘traumatic'
OBR warns UK public finances are in a vulnerable positionNewsflash: The UK public finances have fallen into a “relatively vulnerable position” and are facing mounting risks, the country’s fiscal watchdog is warning. The Office for Budget...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:38 a.m. EDT
Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other...

How to watch Stage 4 of Tour de France 2025 on ITVX (It's free)
You can watch the Tour de France 2025 live on ITVX, streaming for free from Saturday, 5 July until Sunday, 27 July. The stream includes English commentary, bringing every dramatic moment of cycling's greatest race to fans worldwide. Expect a...

France hosts business forum to boost ties with Ukraine and c...
The “France–Central Europe and Ukraine Business Forum” took place on 7 July at the French Senate, bringing together senior officials, business leaders, and sector experts to strengthen economic ties between France, Ukraine, and key Central...

How BDK Parfums and Les Secrets de Loly Became Two of France’s Buzziest Niche Beauty Brands
PARIS — Niche brands keep disrupting the beauty industry today, with creative products, scalability and a solid long-term growth strategy key. But in today’s uncertain geopolitical and economic climate, that’s truer than ever before for longevity....

Assessment Of The Hemodialysis Devices Industry 2025-2030: Rapid Technological Advancements And Cost Efficiency Measures Shape The Highly Competitive Market
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Innovations in smart monitors and portable designs drive expansion, fueled by rising kidney diseases Dublin, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Hemodialysis Device Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and...

Data Center Generator Market Landscape Report 2025-2030 HVO Fuel Gains Traction As Data Centers Seek Low-Carbon Alternatives For Backup Power
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Data Center Generator Market is projected to grow from USD 8.43 billion in 2024 to USD 19.66 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 15.16%. Key trends driving this growth include the introduction of Hydrotreated...

French startup scales up wave energy tech that turns sea motion into electricity
A French wave energy company has secured a multi-million dollar funding round to advance its pioneering technology, aiming to deploy a full-scale demonstrator and fast-track international expansion. Bordeaux-based Seaturns raised USD 2.9 million...
France says E.U. is preparing ‘toughest sanctions’ against Russia more than three years
The European Union is preparing to impose its “toughest sanctions” against Russia since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to France’s top diplomat. Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Monday that E.U....

Wastewater Treatment Services Market to Reach $92.74B by 2030
The wastewater treatment services market is expected to grow from USD 66.53 billion in 2025 to USD 92.74 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.87%, according to the report “Wastewater Treatment Services Market by...

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 8, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are poised for a critical session today, shaped by a focused domestic economic calendar and a robust set of global indicators influencing investor sentiment, commodity demand, and currency dynamics. The Central Bank of...

Macron Hints at Plans to Stay in French Politics After Presidential Term Ends
Emmanuel Macron appears intent on continuing his grip on power in France, with reports suggesting he may be eyeing a potential third term in office. Although President Macron’s second five-year term in the Élysée Palace is quickly approaching its...

China’s “Anti-Rafale” Campaign Flops? Indonesia Likely To Acquire 2X French Jets Than Originally Planned: Media
Despite Chinese propaganda, Indonesia appears to be doubling down on the Rafale fighter jets. Following reports that Jakarta was reconsidering its previously placed order for Rafale jets, the Southeast Asian country signed a letter of intent for...

The future of French wine: cultivating disease-resistant grape varieties
Nearly all the commercial wines of the world, wherever the grapes are grown, are made from European grape varieties cultivated since Roman times. They all belong to the family Vitis vinifera. French varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet...

Large foreign investors exiting Greek RES market
Large foreign investors are fleeing the domestic renewables market one after another. Energy cuts and zero prices that are increasing exponentially from year to year have made high returns a thing of the past, when the Greek market was Eldorado to...

King Charles hosts France president Macron in first European state visit since Brexit
London: Britain’s King Charles will welcome French President Emmanuel Macron to Windsor Castle on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit in a trip aimed at celebrating the return of closer political ties between the...

International passenger traffic growth keeps market resilient
Passenger traffic remains resilient in May, but airport performance continues to be hampered by aircraft shortages and maintenance issues affecting airlines, ATM disruptions and aviation taxes. ACI Europe has released its air traffic report for...

Revolut Taps $48 Billion Remittance Market: Enables Users to Send Money to China
Revolut targets the overseas Chinese diaspora as it has enabled customers to send money to China in Chinese yuan, following a partnership with Ant International’s Alipay. It stressed that the service will be “compliant, stable and fast.” Announced...