Articles by: Kristina Howells

The First Week round up of the 100th edition of the Tour de France 2013

The First Week round up of the 100th edition of the Tour de France 2013

The opening day – Porto-Vecchio to Bastia The 100th edition of the Tour de France didn’t fail to disappoint its fans. The pomp and circumstance was found throughout the race. There were a number of tumbles along the way, a bus that got stuck, and a German cyclist who got through the chaotic final by the name of Marcel Kittel,[Read More…]

Gay marriage makes history in France

Gay marriage makes history in France

Wednesday May 28th marked a special day in the gay community as the very first gay couple got married. There were emotional scenes as the couple said I do, at a ceremony in the town hall in the southern city of Montpellier in front of hundreds of specially invited guests, which also included the world’s media. Before the ceremony took[Read More…]

Is the weather being controlled by the government?

Is the weather being controlled by the government?

It is bizarre that in recent months we have been under the influence of cold air and depression. Normally in the month of May we should have temperatures that average 17 degrees and beautiful sunshine. Instead we have temperatures that average 11 degrees and up to 14 if we are lucky. Therefore one starts to wonder what is happening. Is[Read More…]

The year has been fraught with difficulties for Hollande

The nightmare continues for Hollande

Francois Hollande, France’s president was elected on 6th May 2012, after France voted yes for change, under a banner of red, white and blue, in the backdrop of a spectacular pop concert and champagne festivities. At that time the French people were getting increasingly tired of the UMP party. They had been the main dominant party in French politics for[Read More…]