Day: December 6, 2022

Health Funding: A Lesson for the Next Pandemic

Health care systems with a high degree of government funding were ill-prepared for the pandemic; systems with a higher degree of private and semi-private funding had a much better capacity to respond.

Ode to the Baguette

In Paris, despite Anne Hidalgo’s efforts, there are still traditions that resist, and on every street corner you can acquire, for the modest sum of one euro and a few cents, a piece of happiness and eternity.

France: Complaint Filed Against Facility Where Two Elderly Patients Were Raped

France: Complaint Filed Against Facility Where Two Elderly Patients Were Raped

The news comes days after a Jordanian migrant with three deportation orders was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in the emergency room at a Parisian hospital.

December 6, 2022
Health Funding: A Lesson for the Next Pandemic

Health Funding: A Lesson for the Next Pandemic

Health care systems with a high degree of government funding were ill-prepared for the pandemic; systems with a higher degree of private and semi-private funding had a much better capacity to respond.

December 6, 2022
Roadmap Proposed to Bolster Ammunition-Starved German Army

Roadmap Proposed to Bolster Ammunition-Starved German Army

Various media reports say that for some weapon systems, Germany may only have enough ammunition for a few hours of combat should war break out.

December 6, 2022
France: Sexual Violence Outside the Family Up 24%

France: Sexual Violence Outside the Family Up 24%

The study notes that women were considerably more likely to be victims of sexual violence in large urban centers like Paris.

December 6, 2022
Swiss May Ban Non-Essential EV Travel

Swiss May Ban Non-Essential EV Travel

Swiss energy saving measures may limit the use of electric vehicles and ban Christmas lights. 

December 6, 2022
Spain Braces for Football Match Against Morocco

Spain Braces for Football Match Against Morocco

Spanish police are taking preemptive measures to deal with potential disturbances in the wake of the Spanish-Morocco football world cup match.

December 6, 2022
Ode to the Baguette

Ode to the Baguette

In Paris, despite Anne Hidalgo’s efforts, there are still traditions that resist, and on every street corner you can acquire, for the modest sum of one euro and a few cents, a piece of happiness and eternity.

December 6, 2022