France, and more in particular Paris, is the birthplace of the Nouvelle Cuisine and the perfect dining experience. It is also the birthplace of some of the most important chefs in the world. Some delicacies such as the foie, crêpes or Camembert cheese are French products that have been exported to the rest of the world. Undoubtedly, one of Paris’ main attractions is its refined and exclusive gastronomy.
Read more about Paris' gastronomy here at Apartments blog
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Berlin planning 25 bn euro rescue plan
BERLIN (AFP) – The German government is preparing a 25 billion euro plan for January to help rescue the ailing economy, a regional finance minister was quoted as saying Wednesday.
The daily Rhein-Zeitung quoted Ingolf Deubel, finance minister for the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, as saying the plan would amount to around one percent of Germany's gross domestic product.
Another daily, the Frankfurter Rundschau, also gave a figure of 25 billion euros mixing two-thirds of investments and one-third in fiscal measures, which would run up to the end of 2010. It did not give any sources.
A spokesman for the federal finance ministry, contacted by AFP, said that "there is not yet any decision, so there are not yet any figures."
The German press had hitherto spoken of a rescue programme amounting to between 30 and 40 billion euros.
The daily Rhein-Zeitung quoted Ingolf Deubel, finance minister for the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, as saying the plan would amount to around one percent of Germany's gross domestic product.
Another daily, the Frankfurter Rundschau, also gave a figure of 25 billion euros mixing two-thirds of investments and one-third in fiscal measures, which would run up to the end of 2010. It did not give any sources.
A spokesman for the federal finance ministry, contacted by AFP, said that "there is not yet any decision, so there are not yet any figures."
The German press had hitherto spoken of a rescue programme amounting to between 30 and 40 billion euros.
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Berlin Nightlife
Berlin: the European capital of the nightlife
If there is something that Berlin can be proud of, it is its amazing nightlife.
Berlin’s nights set trends all around the World. Together with New York and Madrid, Berlin has become a reference point for party-goers everywhere. Berlin is in fashion! The night owls will always have a place in the German nightlife, full of offers for all tastes and wallets.
Those who already know the German capital will recognize it as a dynamic and wild city: its out of control architecture is a clear example of this. Its chaotic neighbourhoods give it an alternative touch to its cultural and social life. Its bars and nightclubs can also attest to this and give the city an open-minded, cosmopolitan, heterogeneous and insurmountable spirit. Berlin nightlife has resurfaced since the Wall’s fall. This is where cabaret and techno music were born. Nowadays, it is a reference for electronic music and the hardest of techno and electro-pop.
Any place is a good place to go and party in Berlin, but these neighbourhoods are in fashion: Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain. Friedrichshain district is the most progressive at the moment. After German reunification, many artists and students moved from West Berlin to Friedrichshain. Every Friday and Sunday evening, lots of teenagers and friendly punks fill the Friedrichshain squares until the early hours, bottles in hand. (In Germany it is not forbidden to drink in the streets). Friedrichshain is the cheapest neighborhood to party in Berlin. Mitte is the most visible face of the "new Berlin" and it is constantly evolving. It is also the most touristic neighbourhood and it has all kinds of bars and establishments. Prenzlauer Berg is one of the most complete neighbourhoods of the city to go party! It is an alternative quarter due to its bars, its little cafés, its concert halls and its designer shops.
Lately, there have become fashionable the so called After-Work-Clubs: there you can have a drink and dance with your colleagues after work! The best bars in the city are Die Bar and Morena in Kreuzberg, and Pinguin Club, Zoulou and Fischlabor in Schöneberg. The classic Harry's New York Bar and Bristol Bar are quieter and more sophisticated. The most famous clubs are the cosmopolitan Annabelle’s, the huge Metropol and Tränenpalast. In addition, there are the legendary discos such as the Sage Club or the Kit Kat Club.
If there is something that Berlin can be proud of, it is its amazing nightlife.
Berlin’s nights set trends all around the World. Together with New York and Madrid, Berlin has become a reference point for party-goers everywhere. Berlin is in fashion! The night owls will always have a place in the German nightlife, full of offers for all tastes and wallets.
Those who already know the German capital will recognize it as a dynamic and wild city: its out of control architecture is a clear example of this. Its chaotic neighbourhoods give it an alternative touch to its cultural and social life. Its bars and nightclubs can also attest to this and give the city an open-minded, cosmopolitan, heterogeneous and insurmountable spirit. Berlin nightlife has resurfaced since the Wall’s fall. This is where cabaret and techno music were born. Nowadays, it is a reference for electronic music and the hardest of techno and electro-pop.
Any place is a good place to go and party in Berlin, but these neighbourhoods are in fashion: Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain. Friedrichshain district is the most progressive at the moment. After German reunification, many artists and students moved from West Berlin to Friedrichshain. Every Friday and Sunday evening, lots of teenagers and friendly punks fill the Friedrichshain squares until the early hours, bottles in hand. (In Germany it is not forbidden to drink in the streets). Friedrichshain is the cheapest neighborhood to party in Berlin. Mitte is the most visible face of the "new Berlin" and it is constantly evolving. It is also the most touristic neighbourhood and it has all kinds of bars and establishments. Prenzlauer Berg is one of the most complete neighbourhoods of the city to go party! It is an alternative quarter due to its bars, its little cafés, its concert halls and its designer shops.
Lately, there have become fashionable the so called After-Work-Clubs: there you can have a drink and dance with your colleagues after work! The best bars in the city are Die Bar and Morena in Kreuzberg, and Pinguin Club, Zoulou and Fischlabor in Schöneberg. The classic Harry's New York Bar and Bristol Bar are quieter and more sophisticated. The most famous clubs are the cosmopolitan Annabelle’s, the huge Metropol and Tränenpalast. In addition, there are the legendary discos such as the Sage Club or the Kit Kat Club.
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