Category Archives: Business

Ali Akbar

An afternoon with celebrity newspaper vendor Ali Akbar

Not your ordinary newspaper vendor, Ali Akbar is a local celebrity in the affluent boulevard Saint Germain of Paris. In search of a better life, Ali left Pakistan at a tender age and has now lived for 40 years in

Ali Akbar

An afternoon with celebrity newspaper vendor Ali Akbar

Not your ordinary newspaper vendor, Ali Akbar is a local celebrity in the affluent boulevard Saint Germain of Paris. In search of a better life, Ali left Pakistan at a tender age and has now lived for 40 years in

Immigration law: mixing business and passion

At the SSEA law firm, lawyers only deal with cases related to the rights of foreigners. The lawsuits are extremely varied: residence permits, asylum demands, family reunion visas but also divorces and criminal cases. Balancing between the will to defend

Immigration law: mixing business and passion

At the SSEA law firm, lawyers only deal with cases related to the rights of foreigners. The lawsuits are extremely varied: residence permits, asylum demands, family reunion visas but also divorces and criminal cases. Balancing between the will to defend

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Modern phone cards versus traditional call shops in Paris

Ten years ago, call shops were the easiest way for immigrants to contact their families. Today it has changed, the solutions for them to keep in touch with their family  abroad have multiplied with the Internet, threatening the survival of

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Modern phone cards versus traditional call shops in Paris

Ten years ago, call shops were the easiest way for immigrants to contact their families. Today it has changed, the solutions for them to keep in touch with their family  abroad have multiplied with the Internet, threatening the survival of

Media, Culture and Immigration in France

One window into foreign culture in France is through the prism of media. What type of media do immigrants resort to in order to stay in touch with the news and culture of their country? How can different media act

Media, Culture and Immigration in France

One window into foreign culture in France is through the prism of media. What type of media do immigrants resort to in order to stay in touch with the news and culture of their country? How can different media act

Creating a business in France: an obstacle course for foreigners

Creating a business in France is often considered to be extremely complicated. The administrative constraints discourage thousands of prospective entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into a company. The process can be even more complex for foreigners who try their luck

Creating a business in France: an obstacle course for foreigners

Creating a business in France is often considered to be extremely complicated. The administrative constraints discourage thousands of prospective entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into a company. The process can be even more complex for foreigners who try their luck