Monthly Archives: April 2012

BNP in China: Big money

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

For a quick glimpse at how Europe is turning to China in times of economic turmoil, we present a rundown of banking giant BNP Paribas in China… First, the bad. Lawyers are already licking their chops as Chinese company Sinopec … Continue reading →

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China buys France

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Don’t say you didn’t see this coming…. China, the second-greatest world superpower, has purchased the country of France. Woo! Kidding. Check out our hilarious editor-in-chief’s farcical story in the latest edition of Carnet Atlantique: “In a stunning pirouette, defying the … Continue reading →

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Sarkozy makes a hard right

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Desperation is a stinky cologne, but what can he do? His chips are down. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, currently in serious danger of losing the election to Socialist leader Francois Hollande, is now attempting to woo the far-right. Well duh. … Continue reading →

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Elections! Eeeeeee!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Here we go… April 22 will be a Very Big Day for French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Have a look at this article from the Sydney Herald to get a sense of the political climate in France at the moment: “French … Continue reading →

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Casse-Tête

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

In the latest edition of Carnet Atlantique, our fearless editor-in-chief shares his thoughts on the French and American presidential elections, life on the streets of Paris as an American, and the future of Iran. Behold: “It’s terrifying enough that I … Continue reading →

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En route to China

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Call it a sign of the times: Air France is now offering regular, three-times-weekly flights to Wuhan, China. Behold a press release from the company, courtesy of Travel Daily News: “Air France was the first European carrier to start services … Continue reading →

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Un Tramway Nommé Désir

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Ever been trapped in a downward spiral of love, lust, hate and passion? Tennessee Williams understood that. Check out what Mary Wilds had to say about the famous playwright, and his most famous play: “Williams was a pack rat when … Continue reading →

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Islam in the French elections

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Interesting new piece in the Telegraph, about how Islam is shaping the French elections. Harriet Alexander wrote about how recent developments are shaping the 2012 election campaign for President Nicolas Sarkozy, and his critics: “Last week French police launched the … Continue reading →

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Chinese tourists flock en masse to France

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Check it out! France might be struggling to pull itself out of this most recent economic crisis, but the BBC is reporting that the country is receiving a surprising boost to its tourism coffers–courtesy of China: “France is enjoying a … Continue reading →

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An arc-en-ciel of opinions

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

The latest edition of Carnet Atlantique is live now! Check out a look ahead to the French 2012 elections, written by interepid Paris-based reporter Rachel Dares: “I can’t predict the future but I know for sure that France will be … Continue reading →

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