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Liz Alderman
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Hot Glazed Doughnuts on the Menu, and Parisians Can’t Get Enough
The arrival of Krispy Kreme in France is just the latest advance in a decades-long invasion by U.S. fast food in the land of Michelin…
It Could Be a Vast Source of Clean Energy, Buried Deep Underground
In eastern France, and in other places around the world, deposits of natural hydrogen promise bountiful power. But questions remain.
Eurozone Inflation Falls Faster Than Expected
Prices rose at an annual rate of 2.4 percent in November among the countries that use the euro, continuing a broad decline in energy and…
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo Says She Is Leaving X
In a scalding post, Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced she would quit the social platform, formerly known as Twitter, for exacerbating “tensions and conflicts.”
Eurozone Economy Shrinks, While Price Pressures Ease
Economic growth contracted 0.1 percent last quarter, and inflation in October fell to a two-year low, a sign that high interest rates were taking a…
War With Hamas Hits Israel’s Economy, Central Bank Says
The debt and deficit are expected to jump as the country raises military spending and increases support for businesses and civilians.
Prospect of Prolonged Israel-Gaza War Adds Economic Havoc to Human Toll
A widening conflict would test Israel’s economic resilience while worsening an already bleak outlook for the Palestinian economy.
Greece, Battered a Decade Ago, Is Booming
It is one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies, and while investors and tourists are flocking to the country, memories of austerity measures are still fresh for…
Paris Makes ‘Summer Terraces’ a Permanent Part of Cafe Culture
The neighbors may complain about the noise, but outdoor spaces that bloomed under a pandemic program are now a permanent and vibrant fixture of city…
U.K. Inflation Eases to 6.8% as Energy Prices Fall
The slowdown in price pressures comes as wages are rising at a record pace, which could lead to further increases in interest rates by the…