Natalie Huet

Bouygues could turn from predator to prey in French telecoms war

November 4, 2021 at 1:27 a.m.

PARIS (Reuters) - French conglomerate Bouygues, having lost out in a takeover battle for Vivendi's telecoms business SFR, risks becoming prey rather than predator in a domestic mobile market with...

France lets DIY stores open Sundays with strings attached

August 25, 2021 at 12:15 a.m.

PARIS (Reuters) - The French government has ruled to let home improvement stores open temporarily on Sundays while it reviews complex trading rules business leaders say hold back growth in...

After five centuries, Paris Tour St-Jacques opens to public

August 24, 2021 at 5:52 p.m.

PARIS (Reuters) - It's not for the short of breath or weak-kneed, but the dizzying 360-degree vista of Paris from the Tour Saint-Jacques is one of the best-kept secrets of...

After five centuries, Paris Tour St-Jacques opens to public

May 14, 2019 at 4:56 a.m.

PARIS (Reuters) - It's not for the short of breath or weak-kneed, but the dizzying 360-degree vista of Paris from the Tour Saint-Jacques is one of the best-kept secrets of...

French equality law to push male parental leave, fair pay

August 24, 2021 at 5:43 p.m.

PARIS (Reuters) - Frenchmen will be encouraged to take more parental leave and state firms will have to bring more women onto their boards under plans unveiled on Wednesday that...

French equality law to push male parental leave, fair pay

May 14, 2019 at 4:55 a.m.

PARIS (Reuters) - Frenchmen will be encouraged to take more parental leave and state firms will have to bring more women onto their boards under plans unveiled on Wednesday that...

Madagascar needs clean start, former PM turned candidate says

August 24, 2021 at 5:17 p.m.

PARIS (Reuters) - Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina's reluctance to give up power has become a serious impediment to the island nation's progress, his former prime minister turned rival, Monja Roindefo,...

Quelle crise? Paris home prices sky-high despite recession

August 24, 2021 at 4:40 p.m.

PARIS (Reuters) - Few experts can rival Jacques Friggit for insight into property prices. Using eight centuries of housing data, the French government economist has charted how the Parisian market...

French, German politicians to pressure Google on tax

August 24, 2021 at 2:18 p.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - Politicians in Germany and France say they will press for Google Inc to be quizzed on corporate income tax after a Reuters report highlighted how the company...

G8 ministers fail to agree on Syria; condemn North Korea

August 24, 2021 at 7:24 a.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from the G8 group of rich countries failed to patch up deep divisions over Syria and condemned North Korea's threats but did not announce any...

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