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Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Our membership benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career You can find all our latest consultation responses and latest policy news Showcasing the latest advances in technology from those working in research and manufacturing Our flagship members' magazine covering all aspects of the materials cycle Recognising the importance of ongoing learning training and qualifications for professional development See our Frequently Asked Questions and links on how to contact us if you need help drilling has started for a new geothermal doublet in the Alfortville commune in Paris The new geothermal doublet will replace the existing one that has been functioning since 1986 The drilling will connect with waters at over 70°C in the Dogger formation at a depth of 1600m and its environs has made use of geothermal energy for over 60 years and roughly a million people in the country benefit The wells are planned to be in use by September this year Changes to the UK’s transport and energy storage sectors will need an additional 55GWh of batteries says a report from the Faraday Battery Challenge The VECTOR project invited 100 volunteers to understand the public’s raw materials knowledge at the Natural History Museum The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that consumers could be misled that Lavazza Eco Caps can be composted at home The consultation response focuses on the government’s plans to transition the North Sea to a world-leading clean energy hub The consultation submission from IOM3 responds to the government’s plans to transition the North Sea to a world-leading clean energy hub Submissions are invited to an inquiry addressing the risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Design & Development by Pixl8 +374 10 650015 including former President Francois Hollande members of the Council of Armenian Organizations of France and the Armenian community gathered today in Alfortville Rally participants condemned the terrorist acts of Azerbaijan against Artsakh "When Azerbaijan launched an unprecedented I immediately raised the Armenian flag over the city hall the Artsakh flag," said Alfortville Mayor Luc Carvounas "We demand an immediate ceasefire from Azerbaijan Turkey is responsible for its military and political assistance to Azerbaijan The Europeans must stop being naive and realize the danger posed by Turkey Erdogan's Turkey sends Syrian militants to Artsakh It is time to deprive Turkey of NATO membership Such a Turkey cannot have a place in the European Union so I demand to suspend its membership process,” Carvounas declared Former French President Francois Hollande (2012-2017) first noted that Alfortville is a symbol of the Armenian Cause where numerous rallies to recognize the Armenian Genocide have been organized by the French authorities Referring to the war unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh on September 27 Hollande noted that it was started by Azerbaijan and with the support and intervention of Turkey The line has been crossed by the bombing of civilians This is not an escalation of the situation but the destabilization of the whole Caucasus and France has a special responsibility because it is a member of the Minsk Group which has been seeking a solution to the conflict for almost thirty years But now it is not a question of a few hectares Russia and the United States must impose a ceasefire and reach an end to Turkey's intervention sanctions should be imposed," said Hollande The former French president believes that the UN Security Council must adopt a resolution obliging all parties to establish a ceasefire "Measures must be taken not only against Azerbaijan Turkey's presence in NATO must be questioned which must act in solidarity in case of aggression accept or tolerate the aggression of its member towards another state which is occupying part of Syria and attacking our Kurdish ally and invading Libya," Hollande said might seek to interfere in the affairs of the Balkans and called for the mobilization of international public opinion “I say it is time for clarifications and no blackmail should be used against Europe by threatening us with refugees This is a matter of international security and peace Europe and the international community must try to stop the war and find a solution through negotiations Representatives of Nagorno Karabakh must take part in the peace agreement,” Hollande continued French politicians have recently organized a petition demanding that France reconsider its position as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group According to Le Journal du Dimanche, 173 signatures were collected Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo also signed the petition The text of the petition states that on the morning of September 27 Azerbaijan started a war in Nagorno Karabakh  "This area is the cradle of Armenian civilization," the text says adding that Armenians lived in the area and fought for their freedom The text mentions the role of the OSCE Minsk Group in which France has shown a neutral position and has worked for several decades to find a solution to the Karabakh conflict that would primarily ensure the peace and security of the people it is necessary to reconsider that strategy after recent events The text mentions that the Azerbaijani Army for several consecutive days since July 12 of this year whose borders are recognized by the international community The signatories of the petition also consider that the attack was directed against France and that France must immediately change its neutral stance The text of the statement also refers to Turkey's participation in the ongoing fighting "We believe that the French diplomacy should reconsider its strategy on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict strongly condemning the aggression of Azerbaijan and demanding an immediate end to the violence it should provide massive support to the Nagorno-Karabakh authorities which requires recognition of Karabakh," the statement reads You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Trampolines, parkour, climbing, giant slides... young and old are invited to let off steam at Nikito an indoor leisure chain that has opened several locations in the Paris region With not only huge areas for active and freestyle indoor leisure activities Nikito is a glitzy family-friendly living space that brings together all the latest innovations in indoor activities visitors of all ages can jump on the wall trampolines depending on the activities on offer at each center from the under-2s in the baby area to adults through stunning courses and festive events Nikito (ex-Superfly) [Read more] Nikito Franconville [Read more] more than a dozen activities await daredevils in search of thrills and wide-open spaces team-building and other special evenings for teenagers and students If the mention of these activities makes you want to jump as high as you can on the trampolines and/or hurtle down the giant 6-metre slide Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here With demand on the rise for audiovisual services in the Paris Nice and Monaco hotel and conference center market PSAV®Presentation Services has recently opened a new branch office and equipment warehouse at 12 rue de l'Ecluse Together with facilities in London and Munich the 400 square mètre facility will serve as a hub for all European global sales events whereby all event technology equipment PSAV is a global supplier of audiovisual services and event technologies to decision makers responsible for organising meetings The work of the company"s multinational team spans the globe delivering the best in video and projection "With nearly 30,000 events produced by PSAV each year and growing across Europe we needed to add a branch office and warehouse that could support such demand," said Yannis Koutagias PSAV Regional Director of Operations for Central Europe "This new facility is quite beneficial to all hotels and conference centres in the region With meetings business on the rise – especially from U.S.-based companies bringing meetings and incentives to Europe – we needed to make equipment inventory more readily accessible The Alfortville branch office gives us the physical space we need today with room to grow in the future." The new facility is allowing the event technology company to expand its services from providing on-site storage in which AV is equipment is stored at the hotel and managed by a team of location-based technicians whereby PSAV rents equipment and provides event technology expertise to the host facility on an as-needed basis PSAV has built a reputation for supplying the very best in event technology and up-to-the-minute resources corporate conferences and events not only across Europe "Whether event planners need minimal equipment to support a gathering for a few colleagues at a hotel in Paris multi-media large-scale conference in Monaco PSAV has what it takes to many any event more engaging Lisa WulfMarketing Communications Manager A father in France on Sunday confessed to killing his three young daughters and turned himself in went to the police station in the northern coastal town of Dieppe "to report that he had killed his three children" Police found them dead in his home in the town of Alfortville The public prosecutor in the Paris suburb of Creteil confirmed the "deaths of three young girls aged four according to early findings of the investigation The father had been convicted of domestic violence in 2021 A restraining order against him was issued but subsequently lifted.  please register for free or log in to your account Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received former French parliamentarian and former Mayor of Alfortville René Rouquet Rouquet had paid over 30 visits to Armenia and Artsakh since 1989 Today you are being offered a passport of the citizen of the Republic of Armenia; you are no longer our unconditional friend but also a fellow citizen,” the Prime Minister said and handed the RA citizen’s passport to René Rouquet Nikol Pashinyan thanked him for his years-long pro-Armenian activities Thankful for high appreciation of his activities René Rouquet said: “It is a great honor for me to get an Armenian passport I started my parliamentary career as early as at the age of 35 and I have been advocating the Armenian cause ever since I have kept in close touch with the Armenians in Alfortville and I see Armenian people as my close relatives and friends.” René Rouquet assured that he would carry on with his pro-Armenian activities by voicing and seeking solutions to the concerns of the Armenian people Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasized that Armenia appreciates Mr and this passport is the reflection of that appreciation The interlocutors took the opportunity to exchange views on the furtherance of Armenian-French friendly relations ← Back to list A leading Roman Catholic cleric who is regularly voted one of France's most popular personalities has shocked the country by admitting he has had casual sex a member of the French Resistance during World War II and a fervent defender of human rights The 93-year-old Abbe's carnal confession -- amounting to just a few lines tucked away in his "meditations" -- has exploded like a bombshell in the Catholic community which has long regarded him as a living saint an outspoken critic of Rome's intransigence over clerical celibacy caused a minor storm last year when in a previous book he admitted having a long but platonic passion for an unnamed choir singer who had the "voice of an angel." What has stunned France's Catholics almost as much as the fact that he succumbed to temptations of the flesh is that his sexual relations with women were conducted in a "transient" manner Explaining that he had decided to devote his life to God and other people from an early age he wrote: "I took a vow of chastity that didn't take away the power of desire and it has happened that I have given in to this in a transient way But I have never had regular liaisons because I never let sexual desire take root sexual desire had to be expressed in a loving tender and confident relationship while such a relationship was closed to me because of the choice I had made in life." The Abbe also expressed his support of women priests and gay couples being allowed to have children or adopt The fatal accident occurred at Maisons-Alfort-Alfortville station. According to BFM-TV two men attempted to steal the bag of a traveller who was waiting for the train one of the attackers fell onto the tracks and was fatally hit by a TGV The victim of the attempted theft fought against the assailants and pushed one of them back and two people were taken into police custody The second attacker is under investigation for theft while the victim of the attempted theft is under investigation for violence leading to unintentional death Lisa B © DROKDimanche est un grand jour dans l’histoire du monde de la teuf parisienne marqué par le très attendu retour des afters de Radio Pirate on se remettra doucement de la veille sur la jolie terrasse offrant une vue à 360° Et on peut dire que ça nous avait manqué  Fraîchement débarqué l’année dernière Radio Pirate est – pour ceux qui ne le connaissent pas encore – un after du dimanche qui a la particularité d’être flottant Radio Pirate se niche sur un bateau rouge vif véritable temple de la fiesta dès 13h et jusqu’à 23h Une publication partagée par Radio Pirate (@radiopirateparis) le 22 Janv Radio Pirate vise toujours juste avec des programmations pointues Et comme il semblerait que nos amis pirates ne soient pas de simples amateurs ceux-là savent comment la bonne musique s'apprécie : avec un système son signé Coda Audio il s'agit tout de même de l'un des plus grands concepteurs et fabricants de systèmes son de la plus haute qualité Et rares sont ceux qui ont la chance d’en disposer… elles ne sont pas encore annoncées mais promettent déjà d’envoyer du lourd  Une publication partagée par Radio Pirate (@radiopirateparis) le 24 Janv Radio Pirate : Winter FrequenciesDimanche de 13h à 23hEvent Facebook