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Galliano slapped with fines Comments Off

Posted on September 08, 2011
John Galliano, the disgraced fashion designer who has admitted to hurling anti-Semitic insults in Paris towards a couple eating in a restaurant, was given a suspended fine of 6,000 euros in court today. The designer, who was fired by Dior over the affair, explained that he isn’t a racist and claimed ... Read More >>

See Disneyland Paris for free with P&O Comments Off

Posted on July 30, 2010
Summer family holidays to Disneyland Paris have always been popular with UK holidaymakers. Now, thanks to a limited time offer from leading travel specialist P&O Cruises, you can receive a free ticket to the iconic theme park with every booking made. Anyone planning on heading across the Channel to France this summer ... Read More >>

HSBC reveals climate change concerns Comments Off

Posted on April 26, 2010
The residents of the world’s major cities have declared that climate change is their biggest worry according to a new survey by HSBC. The issue is a global trend in all large urban concentrations except for a few of the bigger cities inside the United States, who see the economy as ... Read More >>

Former Manchester United Eric Cantona steps into French theatre Comments Off

Posted on January 26, 2010
Retired French footballer Eric Cantona his taking bold steps as he makes his debut as stage actor. The former Manchester United hero has already been active as an actor in the busy movie scene of France, with such titles under his belt as Le bonheur est dans le pr?, Les enfants ... Read More >>

Paris To Feature Triangle Skyscraper Comments Off

Posted on December 16, 2009
Contemporary architectural project to defying strict and low building height limits of Paris. A pyramid shaped 50-storey building, called Le Projet Triangle (The Triangle Project), is planned for construction at the Port de Versailles district in Paris. The Triangle may be finished as early as 2013 although the project has already ... Read More >>

Peace Day in Paris with Kasabian and Lenny Kravitz Comments Off

Posted on August 11, 2009
Kasabian and Lenny Kravitz are among the performers scheduled to play at the Peace Day event at the Paris Le Grand Rex next month. The concert will take place on September 19 and will be broadcasted internationally by Canal+ on Peace Day, September 21. Other acts scheduled for the one-time musical extravaganza ... Read More >>

Cycle Cities Comments Off

Posted on August 06, 2009
Paris for its politeness, Beijing for the craziness, or the peace of Copenhagen; five destinations where cycling is the way. China’s love affair with cycling is coming to an end, but the two-wheeler sure is the best way for a newcomer to see its capital. Many bikes have been swapted ... Read More >>


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