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1. French Bistros Battle Over Secret Sauce.

Author

VERBERGT, MATTHIAS

Subjects
*RESTAURANTS, *SAUCES, *STEAK (Beef), *COOKING
Abstract

The article discusses competition among French bistros to produce the best steak sauces that go along with the dish known as steak-frites. It particularly focuses upon Bordeaux, France, bistros l'Entrecôte and Bistro Régent and the rivalry between Bistro Régent chef Marc Vanhove and l'Entrecôte proprietor Corinne Gineste de Saurs.

Published
2015

2. Technology and France: A Volatile Mix.

Author

VERBERGT, MATTHIAS, SCHECHNER, SAM, Landauro, Inti, and Horobin, William

Subjects
*TAXICAB drivers, *PROTEST movements, *VIOLENCE, *ECONOMIC competition, *TWENTY-first century, *SOCIAL history
Abstract

The article states that French taxi drivers blocked access to main roads to airports and train stations in Paris, France, on June 25, 2015, in protest of operations in France by the car service Uber Technologies Inc. According to the article, French taxi drivers were demanding that the French government accelerate regulations on Uber's service known as Uberpop, which utilizes drivers without taxi licenses and is viewed as unfair competition. The article presents comments from French president François Hollande condemning violence.

Published
2015

3. Paris Confronts Airbnb's Rapid Growth.

Author

SCHECHNER, SAM, VERBERGT, MATTHIAS, Moffett, Matthew, and Geiger, Friedrich

Subjects
*NEIGHBORHOODS, *NEIGHBORHOODS & society, *TOURISM, *TWENTY-first century, *ECONOMICS, *SOCIAL history, PARIS (France) politics & government
Abstract

The article discusses the growth of San Francisco, California, home-sharing firm Airbnb Inc. in Paris, France, and efforts by the Parisian government to fine individuals operating unauthorized apartments rented by Airbnb users in Paris neighborhoods. According to the article, Airbnb generated over half of its revenue in Europe as of mid-2015. The article presents comments from Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky.

Published
2015

20. In a Plot Twist, Antwerp Puts 5,000 Secondhand Graves on the Market.

Author

VERBERGT, MATTHIAS

Subjects
*SELLING -- Cemetery lots, *CEMETERIES, *INTERMENT
Abstract

The article discusses the re-use of graves in Europe, with a particular focus on Antwerp, Belgium. Graves whose concessions aren't renewed by survivors of the deceased become available for sale. Buyers must preserve any memorials, but are free to evict or keep the occupants' remains. Information is presented on the role of cemetery enthusiast Jacques Buermans in enacting Antwerp's cemetery policy.

Published
2014

38. Nokia Posts a Surprise Loss.

Author

Verbergt, Matthias

Subjects
*BROADBAND communication systems, *WIRELESS communications, *SMARTPHONE industry, *MERGERS & acquisitions
Published
2016

46. Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon Says Police Budget Was Cut ‘Too Much’.

Author

Verbergt, Matthias

Subjects
*LAW enforcement -- Finance, *FINANCING of counterterrorism, *BRUSSELS Terrorist Bombings, Brussels, Belgium, 2016, *MILITARY budgets, *POLICE administration
Abstract

The article reports on the statements of Belgian Vice-Prime Minister and Interior Minister Jan Jambon concerning the lack of budget for intelligence and police services in Belgium. Jambon expressed his views during a session on counterterrorism at the federal parliament in Brussels. Jambon also comments on the terrorist attacks by the Islamic State in Brussels, emphasizing how it demonstrates that the terrorist group has opened a front in Europe.

Published
2016

48. Brussels Suicide Bomber Slipped Terror Net.

Author

Verbergt, Matthias, Brussels, Natalia Drozdiak in, and Istanbul, Dion Nissenbaum in

Subjects
*BRUSSELS Terrorist Bombings, Brussels, Belgium, 2016, *COUNTERTERRORISM
Published
2016

49. Salah Abdeslam, Paris Attacks Suspect, Captured in Belgian Raid.

Author

Verbergt, Matthias, L, Inti, and Drozdiak, Natalia

Subjects
*TERRORISM, *PARIS Terrorist Attacks, Paris, France, 2015, *VICTIMS of terrorism, *TERRORISTS
Abstract

The article discusses the arrest of Paris terrorist attacks suspect, Salah Abdeslam by Belgian law enforcers. It notes that Abdeslam and four other suspects were captured when police raided an apartment in the district of Molenbeek in Brussels, Belgium. It cites that Abdeslam is the alleged head of logistics for the terrorist attacks in Paris, France which killed 130 people on November 13, 2015.

Published
2016

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