French unions led by the National Union of Autonomous Trade Unions (UNSA) have called on Lufthansa France workers at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris to go on strike this weekend. Workers are protesting against outsourcing ground operations, which would threaten 199 jobs.
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David Beckham seeks funding for MLS franchise in Miami
Former LA Galaxy soccer star David Beckham reportedly sought help from Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) in funding his new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise to be established in Miami, Florida.
French firm Accor plans on selling its full stake in Mumbai BKC hotel
Paris, France-based hospitality major Accor is aiming to exit its 40% stake in Mumbai, India-based Sofitel hotel in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and fold the Sofitel brand into itself, according to sources.
French carpooling site BlaBlaCar adds Podorozhniki to tap into Russian and Ukrainian markets
In its fourth expansion via acquisition, Paris, France-based carpooling site BlaBlaCar added Podorozhniki for an undisclosed sum to tap into the market of Russia and Ukraine.
Audo invests in Paris bio gasoline startup
Germany-based car maker Audi is investing in Paris, France-based bio gasoline startup Global Bioenergies, which makes cheap gasoline from sugar, as part of an effort to decrease greenhouse gas emissions amid stricter regulations.
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India-based mobile operator Bharti Airtel has raised EUR750 million in a bond issue that received bids worth EUR3.8 billion. The bond issue aimed to refinance the company's existing debt.
After establishing its first merchant bank in the UK, Edmond de Rothschild Group has launched a new asset management business in London to upsize its assets under management and boost its presence in the UK capital.
Veolia Environnement announced that the purchase of the 50% stake of Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC) in Proactiva Medio Ambiente has been closed in a deal valued at EUR150 million.
European Central Bank (ECB) Executive board member Benoit Coeure said the ECB plans to maintain its low interest rates or may cut them further because of low inflation.
NBAD Group CEO Alex Thursby identified seven highly urbanized cities where the bank would set up its operations.
LBO France sought to sell Groupe Poult by sending marketing materials to potential buyers and waiting for bids until the end of the month.
Duke Street bought 35 percent of Paris-based Tikehau. (Photo : Reuters)This is a region in France where Tikahau Group holds headquarters. Duke Street agreed to partner with Tikehau Group, a private investment company based in Paris, France.
Cardio3 BioSciences is planning an IPO after a previous unsuccessful run. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the microscopic view of a stem cell sample. Cardio3 BioSciences, the heart drug specialist pharmaceutical firm from Belgium, is now in the midst of planning the stock market offer of its shares in the Brussels and Paris bourses.
