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French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined in a speech how he wants to make France greener and more digital by 2030. He said further investments are needed in nuclear power, which he described as absolutely key to achieving the climate goals. But this is also about business: shortly after Macron's speech the French state energy company EDF submitted an offer to Poland for the construction of four to six nuclear reactors.

After 20 days of advance notice, workers in Italy have until Friday to prove that they have either been vaccinated, recovered from coronavirus or that they have tested negative. Observers expect fierce resistance to the new regulations: staff at various ports in the country are threatening blockades if the measure is not withdrawn, and lorry drivers have also threatened walkouts. The national press calls on society to stand firm.

Acting Romanian Finance Minister Dan Vîlceanu has called for a cap on health insurance contributions for the rich on the grounds that everyone receives the same treatment. Romania's health budget is already one of the lowest in the EU, and the country suffers from serious healthcare deficiencies. The media are therefore critical of the idea.

The recent opening of the first branches of the German discount supermarket chain Lidl in Latvia was big news in the national press. However, a debate is raging over whether the new stores can actually bring about the expected reduction in food prices. Commentators also point to undesirable side effects.

Les identités des quatorze (14) personnes en détention provisoire à la prison civile d'Akpro-Missérété dans l'affaire de 2,5 tonnes de cocaïne au Bénin sont connues.

Une quinzaine de personnes ont été arrêtées et déposées à la prison civile d'Akpro-Missérété suite à la découverte de 2,5 tonnes de cocaïne dans un magasin à Ekpé PK10 dans la commune de Sèmè-Kpodji. Ledit magasin appartenant au Libanais EL Dorr Zafer, a été loué par le ressortissant ivoirien Kipre Kouadio. Les 14 personnes interpellées sont de différentes nationalités. Elles sont poursuivies pour « trafic de drogue international à haut risque, blanchiment et tentative de corruption ». Selon ‘'Le Potentiel'', le plus jeune des accusés a 24 ans et le plus âgé 59 ans.

Identités, nationalités et âges des accusés

1- Wiener Arthur Martin Libanais 28 ans

2- Zakari Amidou Béninois 49 ans

3- Adjaho Christian Béninois 29ans

4- Toniunkouin Yves Béninois 24 ans

5- Akpagnonnide Yaovi Casimir Béninois 45 ans

6- Akpenounkon Ulrich Béninois 38 ans

7- Tchani Moukaila Béninois 49 ans

8- Delgado Elvis Daniel Ivoirien 33 ans

9- Monlade Rodrigue Béninois 28 ans

10- Arouna Madjidou Béninois 31 ans

11- Babalo Bléza Nigérian 33 ans

12- Seidou Gafar Béninois 43 ans

13- El Dorr Zafer Libanais 59 ans

14- Monlade Yabor Béninois 37 ans