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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

In Brazil, the distress of the victims after the floods

In Brazil, the distress of the victims after the floods

Top 10 most read news on Batinfo in 2022

Top 10 most read news on Batinfo in 2022

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

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

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

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

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

Others | 02/10/23
Courchevel: Bernard Arnault's lawyer denies any money laundering The accusations of the CEO of the luxury group LVMH Bernard Arnault in a case of alleged money laundering involving the Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov during a real estate transaction in Courchevel (Savoie) are "as absurd as they are unfounded", affirmed his lawyer Saturday September 30.
Others | 02/10/23
Closure of the Athens Olympic stadium threatened with collapse The Athens Olympic Stadium, the largest sports infrastructure in Greece, is closing its doors with immediate effect, its glass and metal roof not meeting certain regulatory standards, its officials said on Friday, September 29.
Others | 01/10/23
A rural community threatened by Silicon Valley's utopian plans Silicon Valley figures have quietly begun buying up farmland near the San Francisco Bay to transform it into a mysterious utopian city, much to the dismay of local residents.
Others | 30/09/23
In Tokyo, opposition to the redevelopment of a historic district does not weaken A petition gathering nearly 225.000 signatures was delivered on Monday September 25 to the Japanese government to oppose an urban redevelopment project in the heart of Tokyo which will destroy numerous trees as well as a historic baseball stadium.
Others | 30/09/23
In the shadow of skyscrapers: Sao Paulo gripped by construction fever “Don’t take the sun away from us!” The message printed on the poster that Rosanne Brancatelli hangs at the entrance to her street is intended to be a cry against the construction of high buildings which are multiplying in her neighborhood, in the heart of Sao Paulo.
Others | 29/09/23
In Courchevel, suspicions of money laundering targeting Russian oligarch Sarkisov, extended to Bernard Arnault An investigation has been open in France since 2022 for suspicions of money laundering targeting Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov, and the investigations have been extended to real estate transactions involving billionaire Bernard Arnault in Courchevel (Savoie), the public prosecutor's office said on Thursday, September 28. Paris, confirming information from Le Monde.
Others | 25/09/23
In Sweden, a highway collapses for more than a hundred meters A highway collapsed on Saturday September 23 over more than a hundred meters near Gothenburg in south-west Sweden, overturning vehicles and causing three minor injuries, emergency services and police said.
Others | 24/09/23
In an ancient city of Bulgaria, a very cumbersome UNESCO statute “Like a modest employee forced to maintain a Mercedes”: this is the feeling shared by many in Nessebar, a Bulgarian site three thousand years old overlooking the Black Sea, which escaped being listed as a world heritage site in danger.
Others | 24/09/23
The unusual destiny of a skyscraper that has become a symbol of Johannesburg The view of Johannesburg is breathtaking from this 54th floor apartment, but the Ponte, a cylindrical skyscraper with many tenants, remains the symbol of a dilapidated city center.
Others | 23/09/23
Deliberate destruction? Misinformation ignites in the wake of fires in North America The devastating fires that ravaged cities in the United States and Canada have sparked a surge in online misinformation, with the latest theory pointing the finger at the supposed responsibility of connected "smart city" projects.
Others | 23/09/23
Controversial construction project on Toronto's greenbelt halted The Canadian province of Ontario announced Thursday, September 21, that it would interrupt a much-criticized construction project on protected land in the green belt bordering Toronto, after a local minister and his chief of staff resigned amid accusations of favoritism.
Others | 22/09/23
Host Stéphane Plaza accused of violence by former partners Stéphane Plaza, flagship presenter of the M6 group also at the head of a network of real estate agencies in his name, is accused of violence by three former partners, according to an investigation published Thursday September 21 by Mediapart.
Others | 21/09/23
In Tunisia, the heritage of the island of Djerba on the UNESCO list Ancient ruins, whitewashed villages, mosques, churches and synagogues: the heritage of the tourist island of Djerba in the south of Tunisia was included on the UNESCO world list on Monday September 18, announced the organization.
Others | 20/09/23
Lafarge contests its indictment for endangering its Syrian employees The French cement manufacturer Lafarge challenged on Tuesday September 19 before the Court of Cassation its indictment for endangering the lives of its Syrian employees who had had to maintain the operation of the Jalabiya factory, from 2012 to 2014, despite the civil war.
Others | 20/09/23
In Tunisia, electricity cut for several hours throughout the country Tunisia suffered a sudden power cut for around three hours throughout its territory on Wednesday September 20 due to a technical problem, announced the Steg Electricity and Gas Company, a public monopoly.
Others | 18/09/23
In Iran, UNESCO lists the Persian caravanserai as a world heritage site More than 50 caravanserais, these large inns open on the historic roads of Iran, have been included on the UNESCO world heritage list, the UN organization announced on Sunday September 17.
Others | 17/09/23
In northern Syria, domed houses are disappearing In northern Syria, traditional mud houses with graceful domes are disappearing, also victims of a war which has pushed their inhabitants into exodus.
Others | 17/09/23
New controversy surrounding the fate of Toronto's green belt The controversial decision to authorize the construction of housing in the green belt of Toronto, Canada's largest city, will be re-examined, announced the Prime Minister of the province of Ontario, in turmoil for weeks on this issue .
Others | 14/09/23
In the United Kingdom, Parliament maintains an environmental constraint from the EU The British government's plan to renounce an environmental constraint inherited from the European Union to accelerate the construction of housing was finally rejected on the evening of Wednesday September 13 in Parliament.
Others | 13/09/23
Insurers will test new solutions to protect homes against the effects of drought The insurance sector announced on Tuesday September 12 the launch of an "initiative" aimed at testing over five years the effectiveness of four types of solutions to combat soil deformation which leads to cracks in houses and a cost considerable for insurers.