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Rocketing Ambitions: Inside France’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry in 2025

Rocketing Ambitions: Inside France’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry in 2025

Key Facts Historical Evolution of France’s Space Sector France’s space journey began in the Cold War era with a quest for strategic independence. General de Gaulle established CNES (Centre National d’Études Spatiales) in 1961 to make France an autonomous space power cnes.fr. This goal was dramatically realized on 26 November 1965, when France’s Diamant rocket launched the Astérix satellite into orbit from Algerian soil – making France the third country (after the USSR and USA) to launch its own satellite cnes.fr cnes.fr. This early success kick-started a proud legacy of French “firsts,” including the opening of the Guiana Space Centre
3 września 2025
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Internet Access in France: From Fiber to Satellite and Everything In Between

Internet Access in France: From Fiber to Satellite and Everything In Between

By end-2024, fiber coverage reached about 91% of premises in metropolitan France, passing over 40.6 million homes and offices, with roughly 4 million still awaiting coverage. Fiber accounts for about 75% of all internet subscriptions in France. Plan France Très Haut Débit (PFTHD), launched in 2013, aimed to cover 100% of the country with at least 30 Mbps by 2022, later extended to 2025, using 55% private investment zones and 45% public initiative zones with total costs around €20–€30 billion and about €13–€14 billion in public funding (central government €3.3 billion). By end-2024, 5.8 million DSL lines remained active (about
21 czerwca 2025
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Flying a Drone in Nice, France: 2025 Laws, No-Fly Zones & Surprising Rules Revealed

Flying a Drone in Nice, France: 2025 Laws, No-Fly Zones & Surprising Rules Revealed

Key Facts for Flying Drones in Nice, France Overview of France’s National Drone Laws France’s drone laws are part of a unified EU framework (implemented by the DGAC in France), designed to ensure safety, security, and privacy ts2.tech. All drones are categorized by weight and capabilities (classes C0 through C4), and operations are classified by risk into Open, Specific, or Certified categories ts2.tech. Most tourist and hobby flights fall into the “Open” category, which is for low-risk operations with drones under 25 kg. Within the Open category, there are further subcategories (A1, A2, A3) that dictate how close you can fly
4 września 2025
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Don’t Fly Blind: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to France’s Drone Laws for Hobbyists & Pros

Don’t Fly Blind: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to France’s Drone Laws for Hobbyists & Pros

France follows the EU drone framework, classifying drones by weight into Classes C0–C4 and dividing operations into Open, Specific, and Certified categories. In the Open category there are A1, A2, and A3 subcategories with distance rules: A1 over people for very small drones; A2 at least 30 meters from uninvolved people (5 meters with low-speed and an A2 certificate); and A3 at least 150 meters from residential areas or 50 meters from people in remote areas. Drones over 250 grams or any drone with a camera must be registered on AlphaTango, receive an UAS Operator ID, and display it on
16 czerwca 2025
France Tightens Grip on Space: Inside the €1.35 Billion Eutelsat Power Play

France Tightens Grip on Space: Inside the €1.35 Billion Eutelsat Power Play

In June 2025 the French government announced a €1.35 billion capital injection into Eutelsat, via the Agence des participations de l’État, with €717 million to be injected and Bpifrance’s 13.6% stake absorbed, lifting France’s holding to 29.99%. France becomes Eutelsat’s largest shareholder as a result of the stake transfer, solidifying the 29.99% holding. The move is designed to create a European satellite champion to counter Starlink and to secure sovereign access to space infrastructure amid geopolitical tensions. Eutelsat was founded in 1977, pioneered Europe’s direct-to-home TV in the 1990s, merged with OneWeb in July 2022, and the deal closed on
21 czerwca 2025
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France Stock Market Week Ahead: CAC 40 Braces for ECB, Flash PMIs and a Major Index Reshuffle (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

France Stock Market Week Ahead: CAC 40 Braces for ECB, Flash PMIs and a Major Index Reshuffle (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

The CAC 40 closed Friday, December 12, at 8,068.62, down 0.5% for the week and about 3% below its 52-week high. Rising bond yields and ECB signals pressured rate-sensitive sectors, while Fed rate cuts briefly lifted sentiment before AI valuation concerns resurfaced. Investors now await France PMI data, the ECB meeting, and CAC 40 reshuffling in the coming week.
14 grudnia 2025
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France Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: CAC 40 Slips as Fed Rate Cut and French Budget Vote Keep Investors Cautious

France Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: CAC 40 Slips as Fed Rate Cut and French Budget Vote Keep Investors Cautious

The CAC 40 closed at 8,023.15 on Wednesday, down 0.36%, marking its third consecutive decline as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision and reacted to France’s narrow approval of the 2026 social security budget. Trading volume reached about 7.5 million shares. The index stayed above 8,000, holding roughly 8–9% higher than a year ago. The pan-European STOXX 600 and Germany’s DAX also slipped.
10 grudnia 2025
France Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak: Farmers Block Roads as Mass Cattle Culls Expand in Occitanie

France Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak: Farmers Block Roads as Mass Cattle Culls Expand in Occitanie

Police used tear gas to clear hundreds of farmers blocking access to a farm in Ariège on December 12, as veterinarians began culling 207 cattle to contain lumpy skin disease. Protests spread, with tractor convoys blocking the A75 and A64 motorways and disrupting traffic across southwest France. Four arrests were reported. Authorities confirmed new outbreaks and expanded restricted zones in the region.
12 grudnia 2025
Portugal Tops The Economist’s 2025 Economy Ranking as France Lands 11th — and Why “Progress” Looks Different From Syria to Argentina

Portugal Tops The Economist’s 2025 Economy Ranking as France Lands 11th — and Why “Progress” Looks Different From Syria to Argentina

Portugal ranked first in The Economist’s 2025 list of best-performing advanced economies, driven by strong growth, controlled inflation, and a stock market gain of over 20%. France placed 11th. Syria was highlighted in separate coverage as the year’s most improved country, with Argentina noted for its stabilization efforts under President Javier Milei.
26 grudnia 2025
Severe G4 Solar Storm Lights Up Skies: Northern Lights Visible Across U.S., Southern Lights in Australia — Where to Watch Tonight (Nov. 12, 2025)

Aurores boréales en France ce mercredi 12 novembre 2025 : prévisions, horaires (heure de Paris), indice Kp et où regarder

Article mis à jour pour la soirée du 12/11/2025. L’essentiel à retenir Pourquoi un nouveau pic est attendu ce soir Les prévisionnistes du Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA) confirment un enchaînement d’EMC depuis le 9 novembre, dont un événement associé à une éruption X5.1. Le scénario du jour prévoit encore des niveaux G3–G4 au gré de l’arrivée/du passage des nuages de plasma solaire. Traduction simple : la couronne aurorale peut à nouveau descendre en latitude, rendant possibles des aurores jusqu’en France ce soir. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center+1 Où a‑t‑on vu des aurores en France la nuit dernière ? Plusieurs régions
12 listopada 2025
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Palantir (PLTR) Renews Three-Year DGSI Contract in France as Data Sovereignty Debate Intensifies

Palantir (PLTR) Renews Three-Year DGSI Contract in France as Data Sovereignty Debate Intensifies

Palantir Technologies has renewed its three-year contract with France’s domestic intelligence agency, the DGSI, extending a partnership that began in 2016. The agreement covers Palantir’s software platform and ongoing operational support. French authorities say the renewal will continue until a domestic alternative is ready. The company’s tools were used during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
16 grudnia 2025
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Ryanair Confirms Summer 2026 Flights From Tours-Val de Loire and Dole-Jura as France’s Regional Airports Face More Uncertainty

Ryanair Confirms Summer 2026 Flights From Tours-Val de Loire and Dole-Jura as France’s Regional Airports Face More Uncertainty

Ryanair will keep key routes at Tours–Val de Loire and Dole–Jura airports for summer 2026, despite cuts elsewhere in France. Tours will retain flights to Marrakech and Marseille, with Porto expected after March 2026. London Stansted remains dropped from Tours’ schedule. Ryanair has already canceled 25 French routes and warned of further reductions.
27 grudnia 2025
E. coli Alert: France Recalls Reblochon de Savoie AOP Sold at E.Leclerc, Grand Frais and Fresh — What to Check Now (November 10, 2025)

E. coli Alert: France Recalls Reblochon de Savoie AOP Sold at E.Leclerc, Grand Frais and Fresh — What to Check Now (November 10, 2025)

Updated: November 10, 2025 — Nationwide (France) Key points at a glance What’s being recalled today 1) E.Leclerc — “Nos Régions ont du Talent” 2) Grand Frais & Fresh — Reblochon de Savoie AOP (Masson) How to spot the right product quickly: Check the brand, lot number, DLC (use-by date), GTIN (barcode), and the oval health stamp (FR 74.145.050). If any of these match the details above, treat the cheese as affected by the recall. Rappel Consommateur+1 Why are these cheeses recalled? The two recalls were issued after the presence/detection of E. coli STEC O26 was identified. Shiga toxin–producing E.
10 listopada 2025
France vows stable electricity bills in 2026 — but new charges could still push costs up

France vows stable electricity bills in 2026 — but new charges could still push costs up

France will scrap its ARENH nuclear pricing scheme on Jan. 1, giving EDF more freedom to sell nuclear power. The government says regulated electricity tariffs should remain broadly stable in 2026 and 2027. A new mechanism will claw back excess EDF nuclear revenues above set thresholds, but officials say it is unlikely to trigger soon. Consumer group UFC-Que Choisir warns a separate policy could add about 50 euros to annual household energy bills.
30 grudnia 2025
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Nestle stock price in focus: France clamps down on baby‑formula toxin as Swiss shares head into new week

Nestle stock price in focus: France clamps down on baby‑formula toxin as Swiss shares head into new week

France lowered its safety threshold for cereulide toxin in infant formula, raising the risk of further product recalls. Nestle shares closed at 73.43 Swiss francs on Friday, down 0.07%, as investors await full-year results on Feb. 19. French authorities are investigating two infant deaths linked to the toxin. Nestle says the affected batches account for less than 0.5% of annual sales.
1 lutego 2026
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France Pension 2026: Official Minimum Contributory Pension (MiCo) Levels and Payment Dates for CNAV, Agirc‑Arrco, SRE, CNRACL and Ircantec

France Pension 2026: Official Minimum Contributory Pension (MiCo) Levels and Payment Dates for CNAV, Agirc‑Arrco, SRE, CNRACL and Ircantec

France’s minimum contributory pension (MiCo) for full-rate retirees will rise to €756.29 gross per month from 1 January 2026, with the increased MiCo set at €903.93. The MiCo revaluation rate is 1.18%, reflecting the SMIC increase, while base pensions will rise by 0.9%. Official payment calendars for 2026 have been published across all main pension schemes.
28 grudnia 2025
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