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Paris (France), Feb 18 (EFE), (Camera: Martí Rodríguez).- The last hand fan workshop still open in Paris, owned by a family of artisans who has been making these accessories for more than 100 years, is at risk of disappearing since it faces a debt of 117,000 euros for the rent of the premises.FOOTAGE OF ATELIER HOGUET. SOUNDBITES OF ANNE HOGUET:"My name is Anne Hoguet and I am 74 years old. My great-grandfather founded his hand fan workshop in 1889 and I am the fourth generation of artisans." "I started when I was 14, in 1960. My father, who was a hand fan craftsman, bought the last hand fan workshop in Paris." "But little by little, we started facing there were difficulties: some works in the building made it difficult for customers to access the store and the museum. So I decided to spend less time on all this and I couldn't pay the rent for the premises.""When the story was published by the press, the Americans were the first to react, because they highly appreciate French heritage, and they asked if there was any crowdfunding to help. It seemed like a good idea and a neighbour helped me get it started."
A London-based retailer of high-end cars has started a limited production run of super-luxurious vehicles based on the new-generation low-emissions ‘black cab’, for those who want to travel discreetly about town in unrivalled comfort.Sutton Bespoke, the bespoke tuning arm of luxury car dealer Clive Sutton, is basing the cars on the unique electric range-extender LEVC TX, which will be familiar to many city-dwellers. The firm is embarking upon the build process after receiving a positive response on social media channels to the ultra-luxury taxi and pilot vehicle for the project, which was snapped up by a private customer in London.The Sutton VIP Class LEVC taxi features a fully redesigned interior, with rear seats angled for comfort and trimmed in Sandalwood leather with Alcantara trim. Replacing the hard-wearing rubber flooring is high-quality thick-pile carpet, and hand-crafted wood veneers adorn the door trims. A panoramic roof floods the cabin with natural light, and after dusk occupants can tailor the ambient lighting system with a colour to match their mood.
Taylor Swift's highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" goes on sale in London after its release -- the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. "New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out now," the American singer announced on her Instagram account, ending the announcement with a heart emoji. IMAGES
Images of a demonstration in London during the Easter weekend calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The participants will march from Russel Square to Trafalgar Square. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday that at least 32,000 people have been killed in the territory during more than five months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants. It added that more than 75,000 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. IMAGES
Images of Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, arriving at the Royal Courts of Justice in London as two judges are to pass down a decision on whether to grant Julian Assange a final appeal against his extradition to the United States, where he faces 175 years in prison for leaking confidential documents. IMAGES
Images outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London as two judges are to pass down a decision on whether to grant Julian Assange a final appeal against his extradition to the United States, where he faces 175 years in prison for leaking confidential documents. IMAGES
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