http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/Description de l'accueilhttp://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusTake a look at this weeks cultural news letter from the Australian Embassy ....
11 Jan 2012 19:01:45http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusABIE France welcomes 'First State Investments' as a Corporate member for 2012.
11 Jan 2012 16:27:52http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusThe Australian dollar starts 2012 in more or less similar territory to where it began 2011, a little over parity against the USD. Of course, this perceived stability does not capture the full story of the AUD’s fortunes last year or the picture going forward.11 Jan 2012 14:35:52http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusDavid Ritchie commenced as Australian Ambassador for France in April 2008 and will leave the position in December 2011. He offered the following comments on his nearly four years in Paris.
Most departing Ambassadors claims the bilateral relationship has greatly developed on his or her watch. I won't be the first to break with tradition! Yet I would like to think that we can back the claim with substance
15 Dec 2011 18:21:08http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusOver 90 ABIE members enjoyed this year's Christmas drinks generously hosted by the Australian Ambassador in his embassy residence. It was also the occasion to say a sad farewell to the Ambassdor who has completed nearly 4 years tenure in France and returns to Australia mid December. ABIE President, Francois-Xavier Perin expressed heartfelt thanks for the immense support David Ritchie has given to ABIE as Honorary President.04 Dec 2011 19:28:16http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusGlobal economic and financial conditions have deteriorated markedly in recent months, and the risks to global stability from the European sovereign debt crisis have intensified. Despite that the 2011‑12 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released last week forecasts solid economic growth, low debt and a return to surplus in 2012‑13.04 Dec 2011 14:15:24http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusErnst & Young kindly invite ABIE members to their third seminar for CFOs and financial managers of foreign companies in France.
" Operations in France: closing year-end healthcheck" deals with key accounting, social, tax and legal issues for year-end closing. 27 Nov 2011 10:26:22http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusFollowing a sell-out series of shows around Australia, French singer Caroline Nin has returned to Paris to present her 'A Hymn to Piaf' with a new twist.
Joining her on stage at the Caveau des Légendes, rue Jacob, will be Australian academic and author, Carolyn Burke, whose recent book on Edith Piaf, 'No Regrets : The Life of Edith Piaf' reveals many previously unknown details about Piaf.
ABIE members are invited to a special show at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, with a reduced ticket price of 12 euros.....17 Nov 2011 11:30:49http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusCBA Chief Economist, Michael Blythe provided ABIE members with the latest economic update on November 8th at the Australian Embassy. Entitled 'Australia and Europe: Manning the Barricades', Mr Blythe highlighted Australia's position as the global economy enters into ' a dangerous new phase' (IMF). The Australian economic story has been an easy one to sell in the past few years post Lehman's when the country dodged the global recession bullet.
Financial concerns in the North American economy are lifting again and the debate about Australia's economic resilience has resurfaced.
13 Nov 2011 20:16:46http://ns353174.ovh.net/~budapest/index.php?section=actusThe 13th Rencontres Internationales du Cinema des Antipodes’- a festival dedicated to Australian and New Zealand films - opened in Saint Tropez on October 10 to packed houses and a brilliant Indian summer sky. Eighteen films and 5 documentaries, chosen by Festival Director and ABIE board member Bernard Bories, ranged from the beautiful and the brave to the slightly bizarre. Jean-Pierre Tuveri, the Mayor of Saint Tropez said 'Since it began in 1999, a permanent feature has been the Festival's capacity to surprise and captivate us. Our attention and interest has never diminished'.’13 Nov 2011 20:09:35