DECRYPTAGE – Federating a pool of partners is the skippers’ other main activity. The Sunday race is a condensed version of the economic fabric. There are 40 boats – and 40 skippers – in the race. set sail from Les Sables-d’Olonne (Vendée) on Sunday.. All are driven by a single obsession: to finish, in the […]
“I make it possible for everyone to do their own Vendée Globe”, the incredible story of the creator of Virtual Regatta
When Philippe Guigné imagined a virtual sailing game in 2006, he could hardly have imagined the enthusiasm it would arouse in thousands of budding skippers. Philippe Guigné is a sailora real one. He knows how to trim a sail, how to reef a mainsail, or how to ease off quickly if a strong gust causes […]
the secret war threatening rural 4G coverage
SURVEY – A new entrant is setting fire to the telecom tower sector, where operators’ antennas are connected. It is threatening to evict them, at the cost of risking blackouts in rural areas. When helicopters fly over Vaison-la-Romaine, in the Vaucluse region, it’s usually to contemplate the richness of its ancient heritage, its Gallo-Roman sites, […]
The airline pilots’ union calls a strike against air transport taxation
Pilots are calling for a day of action this Thursday, November 14, following the National Assembly’s approval of higher taxes on air transport. Pilots are not happy with the amendment to the airline tax code. Their union is calling for a strike and a rally on Thursday, November 14. “Against the government’s desire to take […]
a petition launched by the channel collected over 170,000 signatures in 48 hours
The Canal+ group subsidiary and its star host Cyril Hanouna are attempting to mobilize public opinion, just a few days before a hearing before the French Council of State. C8 and Cyril Hanouna are mobilizing their viewers. The channel launched a petition on Friday in a bid to retain its DTT frequency, as its broadcasting […]
After conquering movie theaters, youtuber Inoxtag launches into manga
On November 21, the content creator will release his manga “Instinct”, published by Michel Lafon. An announcement accompanied by a major communications plan. A month and a half later Kaizen, his documentary on his ascent of Everest which has 37 million views on YouTube and over 340,000 cinema admissions, the Inoxtag content creator has set […]
This 15th-century Norman château, in perfect condition, is looking for a buyer
Château often rhymes with renovation. But not here. “No work required“says Jean-Luc Boizard, Safti’s real estate agent in charge of the sale of the property.a 20-bedroom château on 1400 square meters, located 30 minutes from Deauville (14) and 2 hours from Paris. The current owner has lived here for 23 years, and has constantly improved […]
Airline pilots, train drivers, Leclerc center managers… These new influencers are bragging about their jobs on social networks.
SURVEY – At the SNCF, in the airline industry or in the agri-food sector, employees are speaking out on social networks to show what goes on behind the scenes of their daily lives or to talk about their company. It’s a dynamic that enables employers to win over a new audience, and even attract new […]
CGT warns of “violent industrial drain” ahead
In an interview with La Tribune DimancheSophie Binet estimated that “over 150,000 jobs will disappear, probably more”, following the Michelin and Auchan redundancy plans. “We are at the beginning of a violent industrial bloodletting”.warned CGT General Secretary. Sophie Binetin an interview with La Tribune Dimanche following the announcement of redundancy plans at Michelin and Auchan. […]
Chemicals, automotive, metallurgy… French industry sectors threatened by redundancy plans
DECRYPTAGE – Industry Minister Marc Ferracci says he anticipates “dannouncements of site closures, (…) in the coming weeks and months”, citing the difficulties of certain sectors threatened by job losses. Is French reindustrialization in trouble? The dossier is on top of the priority pile of Emmanuel Macron’s priorities since the start of his mandate. Proof […]