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Meal vouchers, the quiet engine of the French economy Report reveals key role in catering, employment and adapting to economic challenges

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Meal vouchers, the quiet engine of the French economy

Report reveals key role in catering, employment and adapting to economic challenges

Workers in suits, freelancers engrossed in their screens, and local regulars parade at the counter, brandishing their meal vouchers to pay for varied lunches, ranging from gourmet sandwiches to traditional, c

How the opening of Notre Dame will impact Paris tourism The cathedral reopens its doors, a symbol of memory and renewal

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How the opening of Notre Dame will impact Paris tourism

The cathedral reopens its doors, a symbol of memory and renewal

The cold of December 8, 2024 carries an air of anticipation as Paris prepares for a historic moment. The bustling streets around Île de la Cité hum with whispers of admirat

Will the next social media trend be turning off the phone?  The epidemic of loneliness among young people shows that social media has never really helped make friends

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Will the next social media trend be turning off the phone?

The epidemic of loneliness among young people shows that social media has never really helped make friends

The advent of social media has radically changed the way we form relationships. Whether lasting or fleeting, driven by love or the desire to boost one’s popularity through others’ influence (the En

Why are there so many old movies coming back to theaters? From Pulp Fiction to Trading Places, old films are good for cinemas (and box office)

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Why are there so many old movies coming back to theaters?

From Pulp Fiction to Trading Places, old films are good for cinemas (and box office)

As every December 24th, traditional TV is ready to offer us the classic Christmas Eve movie Trading Places, a 1983 festive classic featuring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Be

How Monet's water lilies went from doodles to real stars The unexpected role of a Ukrainian gallery owner in Monet's renaissance

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How Monet's water lilies went from doodles to real stars

The unexpected role of a Ukrainian gallery owner in Monet's renaissance

In Greek mythology, nymphéa signifies the birth of a flower from a nymph who died of love for Hercules. In French, it translates to water lilies, but for Claude Monet, it meant everything. I

Is smoking glamorous again?  Just like in the 90s

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Is smoking glamorous again?

Just like in the 90s

An increasing number of people, especially young individuals and celebrities, are reclaiming smoking as a glamorous act and a form of empowerment, almost as if it were a way to assert their i

How raw milk became a political issue From health trend to signal of the American alt-right

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How raw milk became a political issue

From health trend to signal of the American alt-right

Raw milk, unlike widely consumed milk, does not undergo the pasteurization process, meaning it is not heated to a temperature high enough to kill viruses and bacteria. According to health reg

What does brain rot mean? If you have heard the word, you might have it

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What does "brain rot" mean?

If you have heard the word, you might have it

Social media have started frying our brains. Our grandparents and parents used to say it, but we didn’t listen. Now, however, the world of social media and digital engagement, with its metareferential culture, its me

It has become harder to make films in Italy All about the reform that will also be limiting foreign productions

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It has become harder to make films in Italy

All about the reform that will also be limiting foreign productions

A few months ago, the Ministry of Culture revised the ways in which it supports the production of films and TV series in Italy. The reform came almost a year after the disbursement of

Understanding the rise of listening bars The charm of vinyl and wine

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Understanding the rise of listening bars

The charm of vinyl and wine

Directly from Japan, listening bars have started spreading to the West. These are intimate venues characterized by the presence of a high-end hi-fi system and a vast selection of vinyl record

“Hey Joe,” the new film with James Franco shot in Naples Written and directed by Claudio Giovannesi, the work is based on real events reimagined for the big screen

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“Hey Joe,” the new film with James Franco shot in Naples

Written and directed by Claudio Giovannesi, the work is based on real events reimagined for the big screen

There are casting choices that serve to amplify the message a film wants to convey. Casting James Franco to play a World War II veteran who, in the 1970s, returns to Naples, a city he knew during peace

5 things to do in Paris this weekend  From November 29th to December 1st

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5 things to do in Paris this weekend

From November 29th to December 1st

In the blink of an eye, the week is coming to an end, and the weekend is just around the corner. Even if the weather isn’t perfect, it’s time to step out o

5 things to do in Milan this weekend From November 29th till December 1st

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5 things to do in Milan this weekend

From November 29th till December 1st

December has (finally) arrived. With the last month of the year comes the holiday season, and in Milan, the festive atmosphere becomes more palpable with each passing day. While we wait for next week�

What does being sapiosexual mean? French comedian Gad Elmaleh gives us the definition

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What does being sapiosexual mean?

French comedian Gad Elmaleh gives us the definition

Times are tough for eternal romantics, with "situationships," a record number of “emotionally unavailable” individuals, people only seeking open relationships, and the proliferation of

Milan, what are you afraid of?  The new nss magazine paper unveils data on city perception

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Milan, what are you afraid of?

The new nss magazine paper unveils data on city perception

Something has changed in Milano: we feel it in the air when we walk alone at night, we feel it when friends or colleagues tell us about the difficulties of finding re

French pop culture personalities to watch out for in 2025 From fashion to techno, deciphering the cultural crumbs ready to explode

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French pop culture personalities to watch out for in 2025

From fashion to techno, deciphering the cultural crumbs ready to explode

After a year full of twists and iconic moments for French pop culture, which never fails to impress, it is now ready to bring its best elements into 2025. Those who, in 2024, emerged from the

A|X Armani Exchange signs a party at Milan's Plastic Club It is called “Ride The Rythm” and will be curated by the minds behind the Polifonic Festival

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A|X Armani Exchange signs a party at Milan's Plastic Club

It is called “Ride The Rythm” and will be curated by the minds behind the Polifonic Festival

Milan is gearing up for a night of electronic music and clubbing style this Friday, November 29th, with Ride The Rhythm, the event that promises to light up the Plastic Club.

When does Spotify Wrapped 2024 come out? It's been 84 years

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When does Spotify Wrapped 2024 come out?

"It's been 84 years"

For the past few days, social media has been buzzing with one of the year’s most anticipated questions: “When is Spotify Wrapped coming out?” This service, offered by the world’s larg

Why “surprise albums” still work A mode of publication that challenges traditional marketing techniques

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Why “surprise albums” still work

A mode of publication that challenges traditional marketing techniques

Recently, Kendrick Lamar released his sixth album, GNX, completely by surprise. He did so without leveraging singles, announcements, press events, or promotional activities to