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    • Wednesday, 29 May, 2019
      German economy
      Germany’s unemployment rate rises for first time since 2013

      Number of jobless Germans climbs most in a decade

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      Florida Keys properties stand at a crossroads

      The housing market is being hit by climate change and building restrictions

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      Retreat-style properties are just a few hours’ drive from Los Angeles

    • Friday, 25 August, 2017
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      Legalised marijuana is creating a property boom in towns hoping to find a pot of gold

    • Monday, 5 June, 2017
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      The rock guitarist respects Jerry Garcia’s legacy yet also injects a gritty urgency

    • Thursday, 1 December, 2016
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      Magnus Carlsen retains chess world champion title

      Norwegian wins ‘most difficult’ match of his career against Russia’s Sergey Karjakin

    • Friday, 25 November, 2016
      Life & Arts
      Why a Paris corner shop taught FT writer the most about France

      Adam Thomson is leaving the city after three years, but will not forget the place that was his portal to French culture

    • Thursday, 17 November, 2016
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      The ‘Jungle’ camp may be demolished, but for the women and children crossing the continent the future is a blank

    • Tuesday, 1 November, 2016
      Corporate governance
      Some French equities are more equal than others

      The government has benefited from its drive to bring in double-voting rights

    • Monday, 10 October, 2016
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      Vincent Bolloré increases stake in Vivendi

      Billionaire’s holding in French media group passes 20%, with voting rights to increase in April

    • Tuesday, 4 October, 2016
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      24-year-old son of LVMH chief will be Rimowa joint CEO

    • Wednesday, 28 September, 2016
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      Ubisoft chief resists Vivendi’s ‘creeping control’

      Head of video game publisher warns of media group’s influence ahead of annual meeting

    • Friday, 23 September, 2016
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      GSK’s Emma Walmsley set for test as UK’s top businesswoman

      GSK taps Walmsley’s expertise as it prepares to become biggest British group with a female chief

    • Wednesday, 14 September, 2016
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      Hermès and Richemont warn over luxury sector’s outlook

      Groups blame economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties for downgrade in expectations

    • Tuesday, 6 September, 2016
      Work-life balance
      After the beach, heavy-hearted France goes back to work

      Notebook: Nation finds return to reality after summer break tougher than most, writes Adam Thomson

    • Monday, 5 September, 2016
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      Social enterprise helps migrants spice up Parisian menu

      A friendship formed at business school is behind a start-up helping refugees showcase their cuisine

    • Thursday, 1 September, 2016
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      Bolloré profits, sales hit by low commodity prices
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      French operator seeks deeper relationship with mobile leader as sanctions ease

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    • Wednesday, 31 August, 2016
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    • Sunday, 28 August, 2016
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      Feedback: Are French businessmen the best dressed?

      Readers have their say on Adam Thomson’s assessment of the Gallic elite’s attire

    • Thursday, 25 August, 2016
      European companies
      Vivendi sets out to slash €300m of costs at Canal Plus

      Vincent Bolloré group wants savings of up to €80m this year at lossmaking channels of pay-TV unit

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