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In Brazil, the distress of the victims after the floods

In Brazil, the distress of the victims after the floods

Floods in South Africa, sad indicator of an acute housing crisis

Floods in South Africa, sad indicator of an acute housing crisis

The sling against "dark stores" and "dark kitchens" is growing

The sling against "dark stores" and "dark kitchens" is growing

The Association of French Mayors (AMF) is committed to the reconstruction of Irpin in Ukraine

The Association of French Mayors (AMF) is committed to the reconstruction of Irpin in Ukraine

A 10-meter board installed in Alfortville to introduce neurology and art into living spaces

A 10-meter board installed in Alfortville to introduce neurology and art into living spaces

A paradise island in Vietnam, delivered to the disproportionate ambitions of promoters

A paradise island in Vietnam, delivered to the disproportionate ambitions of promoters

Diverse | 28/11/22
Two dead in the collapse of a wall on a construction site in Charente-Maritime Two workers aged 26 and 45 were killed Monday by the collapse of a wall on a construction site in Saint-Georges d'Oléron (Charente-Maritime), the firefighters said in a press release.
Diverse | 28/11/22
Three buildings evacuated in Lille overnight from Saturday to Sunday for a risk of "collapse" Three buildings, where 17 people were, were evacuated overnight from Saturday to Sunday November 27 in the center of Lille due to a "threat of collapse", firefighters announced, two weeks after the collapse of two buildings that had caused one death in the same area.
Diverse | 19/11/22
In India, the challenges of the coming urban population explosion India, a country of 1,4 billion people, is set to experience an explosion in its urban population in the coming decades with already overcrowded megacities lacking essential infrastructure, where living conditions are likely to deteriorate further. more due to climate change.
Diverse | 17/11/22
Partial collapse of a building in Chaponost, but no casualties or injuries A building located in Chaponost (Rhône) partially collapsed on Wednesday morning, November 16, the firefighters said, adding that no casualties or injuries were to be deplored.
Diverse | 17/11/22
The impossible count of the dead on the construction sites of the Mondial-2022 How many immigrant workers died in Qatar before the 2022 World Cup, especially on construction sites? This question at the center of the criticisms aimed at the gas emirate seems destined never to obtain a precise answer.
Diverse | 15/11/22
In the theater, Ralph Fiennes plays Robert Moses, the "Baron Haussmann" of New York Was he a visionary builder for New York or its autocratic, racist and corrupt wrecker? The controversial legacy of urban planner Robert Moses, who reshaped the megacity for 40 years, is at the heart of a play in Manhattan with British star Ralph Fiennes.
Diverse | 15/11/22
Hungary sets up separate ministry to deal with energy crisis The Hungarian government announced on Monday (November 14th) a reorganization after the rare resignation of a senior minister and the establishment of a separate ministry dedicated to energy issues, against a backdrop of soaring prices.
Diverse | 14/11/22
Collapsed buildings in Lille: the Minister of Housing announces an expert mission The Minister Delegate for Housing announced Monday, November 14 a study mission which will be entrusted to a public body to seek the causes of the collapse on Saturday of two buildings in the center of Lille, reaffirming that the insalubrity was not in cause in this drama which caused one death.
Diverse | 10/11/22
A subsidiary of Vinci indicted by the French justice in the context of its construction sites in Qatar A few days before the opening of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a subsidiary of the French construction group Vinci was indicted on Wednesday November 9 by the French courts, as part of an investigation into working conditions. employees on certain construction sites linked to the event.
Diverse | 04/11/22
In the Parisian suburbs, residents and communities are fighting against broken elevators Since the elevator in her building broke down in May, Fatima Sebbane, 73, has not been going out "almost anymore". The arched back, the "damaged" legs, she descends her four floors only when she is "forced" to do so.
Diverse | 03/11/22
Toll motorways without barriers arrive in France Be careful not to forget to pay: motorists will have to organize themselves if they want to avoid a fine to take the A79, the first toll motorway without a toll barrier in France, which opens on Friday in the Allier.
Diverse | 26/10/22
Asbestos: hearing on March 9 before a possible criminal trial in Paris Former national officials cited in criminal justice by asbestos victims will detail on March 9 why they believe that this procedure is inadmissible, during a hearing before the Paris Criminal Court which will then decide whether or not to organize a trial on the merits.
Diverse | 25/10/22
Finland wants to ban Russian real estate transactions The Finnish Minister of Defense explained on Monday (October 24th) that his country was studying "the necessity and the possibility" of a "total ban" on Russian real estate transactions, in a context of growing tensions after the invasion of Ukraine.
Diverse | 21/10/22
Finland to restrict real estate transactions for foreigners The Finnish government on Thursday (October 20th) proposed a bill aimed at restricting real estate transactions for foreigners who could threaten "national security", amid tensions with neighboring Russia since the invasion in Ukraine.
Unusual | 20/10/22
A homemade solar car in Venezuela, an oil country Shortage of gasoline at the pump? Power cuts ? To overcome these two problems in a Venezuela in the midst of an economic slump, filmmaker and restaurateur Augusto Pradelli has added a string to his bow by developing a homemade solar car.
Diverse | 19/10/22
Lafarge in Syria: the former CEO defends himself and targets Holcim Former Lafarge CEO Bruno Lafont "strongly denies" being informed of payments to "terrorist groups" in Syria, while the French cement manufacturer was heavily sanctioned in the United States for having helped the Islamic State (IS) group , his lawyers said on Wednesday, October 19.
Diverse | 18/10/22
Four men indicted for renewable energy scam in the North Four managers of construction companies in the North have been indicted for fraud, suspected of having made dozens of customers believe that their work was eligible for state aid, the Lille prosecutor's office said on Tuesday October 18. .
Unusual | 16/10/22
Street art to the rescue of the decrepit streets of Johannesburg Suspended in a basket, against a wall that runs along a vacant lot in the dilapidated center of Johannesburg, "Dbongz" draws a spray paint can: the street artist creates one of his giant mural works, which have become a strong marker of visual identity. from the city.
Diverse | 14/10/22
Russia orders repair of Crimean bridge by July 1, 2023 Russia announced Friday, October 14 to order the repair before July 1, 2023 of the Crimean bridge, partially destroyed during an explosion last Saturday that Moscow blames on kyiv.
Diverse | 12/10/22
A harsh winter, the ally hoped for by Moscow against the Europeans As fighting continues to rage in Ukraine, Europeans are preparing to face an adversary as uncertain as they are uncontrollable: winter, whose onslaught threatens to cause energy rationing and power cuts.