Agence France-Presse, one of the world’s largest news organizations, has notified French regulators of a potential data breach following a cyberattack last week. The AFP, which has an editorial presence in 260 cities across 150 countries, said in a brief statement on Saturday that it detected an “attack on its systems” that affected part of […]
Motier Ventures unveils La Maison, a community space for the French tech ecosystem
On Tuesday evening local time, Motier Ventures, an early stage tech investment firm based in Paris, unveiled a startup hub called La Maison. This relatively new investor in the French tech ecosystem is the family office of the Houzé family — the owners of upmarket fashion retailer the Galeries Lafayette Group. As the Galeries Lafayette […]
Kylain Mbappe Rejects French League Mediation Proposal In PSG Salary Row
File photo of Kylian Mbappe.© AFP Kylian Mbappe’s entourage said on Wednesday they had refused the French football league’s (LFP) offer to act as a mediator between the France captain and Paris Saint-Germain in their dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses for the striker, the club announced on Wednesday. Mbappe claims PSG owe him 55 […]
Brother Of French Football Star Paul Pogba To Be Tried In Kidnap Case
French judges on Tuesday ordered six men to stand trial in a kidnap and extortion case involving French footballer Paul Pogba, with the star’s brother Mathias one of the accused, sources close to the case said. The trial follows a two-year investigation into the alleged extortion and kidnapping of the former Manchester United midfielder in […]
La French Tech gears up to go in a new direction
After weeks in political limbo, France now has a new prime minister, former EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. But parliament remains bitterly divided, generating uncertainty for many economic sectors — including the country’s dynamic startup ecosystem, which had so far benefited from public support. La French Tech isn’t just a term referring to France’s 25,000 […]