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05.04.26 - 10:18
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How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets (The Guardian)
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Under outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistanceWhen Corentin Roudaut moved to Paris 10 years ago, he was too scared to cycle. The IT developer had biked everywhere as a student in Rennes but felt overwhelmed by the bustling French capital. Cars were everywhere. Cyclists had almost no protection.But once authorities carved out space for a segregated bike lane on Boulevard Voltaire near his home in the 11th arrondissement, Roudaut returned to the two-wheel commute and did not look back. He now volunteers with Paris en Selle, a cycling campaign group, and has watched with wonder as the city has shaken off its car-centric reputation. Continue reading......
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03.04.26 - 16:30
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French-owned ship and Japanese tanker pass through strait of Hormuz (The Guardian)
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Reports say CMA CGM and LNG vessels make it through waterway effectively closed since start of Iran warTwo ships have passed through the strait of Hormuz, according to reports, as shipping companies and international leaders scramble to get vital cargo through the waterway.A vessel owned by the French shipping company CMA CGM has sailed out of the Gulf, the Financial Times reported, citing the ship-tracking data analyst MarineTraffic. Continue reading......
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03.04.26 - 09:54
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French Industrial Output Falls More Than Forecast (AFX)
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PARIS (dpa-AFX) - France's industrial production declined more than expected in February, data from the statistical office INSEE showed Friday.Industrial production dropped 0.7 percent on a monthl......
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