Gradient Denervation Technologies has successfully closed a €14 million Series A financing round to support the clinical development of its ultrasound-based catheter device for pulmonary hypertension treatment. The funding round was led by Asabys Partners through its new fund Sabadell Asabys II and saw participation from Thuja Capital and founding investor Sofinnova Partners. Gradient Denervation […]
A 16-year-old boy tragically lost his life late on Wednesday in a heart-stopping collision with a police vehicle in Elancourt, a town just 20 miles west of Paris. As police reveal, the boy failed to comply with officers and was subsequently “followed at a distance,” leading to the deadly crash at an intersection. This horrifying […]
A shocking revelation from President Emmanuel Macron has sent waves across France, as he declared that the nation is facing an “immense” challenge. In an interview with Le Figaro’s weekly magazine, Macron pointed out that most of the young people prosecuted over the riots in June were either in social care or came from single-parent […]
In a dazzling daylight heist that has left Parisians astonished, an armed gang brazenly stormed the luxurious Piaget store in central Paris, making off with an eye-watering stash of jewellery and watches worth between $11 million and $16.5 million. The robbery, carried out on Tuesday by “two men in suits and a woman in a […]
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has closed the acquisition of Optimind, a Paris-based independent consulting firm offering advisory services and solutions to insurance companies, banks, and large corporations. The announcement, initially made on March 17, 2023, reveals the firm’s strategy to address competitiveness, transformation, and regulatory challenges. The financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed. Founded in […]
Jane Birkin, a British-born actress and singer who transformed into a beloved icon in France, has passed away in Paris at the age of 76. Known as a “timeless Francophone icon” by the French Culture Ministry, Birkin left an indelible imprint on both the French and international music and film scenes. Jane Birkin was found […]
The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday that a disturbing package containing a human fingertip was delivered to the official residence of French President Emmanuel Macron, the Elysee Palace. This startling revelation was first reported by CNN, and it’s suggested that the macabre parcel was self-mailed by the person from whom the fingertip was taken. […]
Despite police restrictions, hundreds of individuals took to the streets of Paris on Saturday, July 8, to protest against police violence in France. This demonstration was organized in memory of a 24-year-old Black man who died under police custody in 2016, adding fuel to the already volatile situation following six consecutive nights of riots over […]
In a pivotal move following a tumultuous period of riots in France, President Emmanuel Macron convened with approximately 250 mayors on Tuesday with an aim to delve into the “deeper reasons” behind the outbreak of violence after a teenager was fatally shot during a traffic stop. This dialogue comes as French authorities report a significant […]
A fundraising campaign on GoFundMe for a police officer under investigation for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old, an incident that sparked nationwide protests in France, has raised over $1 million, igniting controversy. Protesters are criticizing the campaign, arguing that it seems to reward the officer for the death of the teenager. The donation drive […]