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Ford turns to Bruni to help sell cars in France

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:57 +0200

US car giant Ford is hoping the former French first lady Carla Bruni, wife of Nicolas Sarkozy, can help them crack the French market after picking her to star in their new advertising campaign.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy grabs Paris spotlight

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 12:56:00 +0200

Former French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkoz stepped back into the spotlight at Paris fashion on Friday, days after her husband Nicolas Sarkozy launched his political comeback.

Sarkozy's big return: Carla Bruni 'says non!'

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:05:00 +0200

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy faces a few obstacles before he can fulfill his dream of becoming head of state once again - not least his numerous legal tangles. But it appears the biggest hurdle of all could be his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.

Sarkozy moves to halt release of leaked tapes

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:49:00 +0100

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni launched legal action on Thursday over the publication of secret recordings during his term as head of state. The tapes revealed, among other things, that Sarkozy was a 'kept man' during his time in power.

Petition asks Bruni to pay 'obscene' cost of website

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:57:00 +0200

An online petition is calling for France's former first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy to reimburse the taxpayer following revelations earlier this month that the singer's personal website cost the state €410,000 over a period of two years.

Unions blast free Air France flight for Bruni

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 10:15:00 +0200

Air France might be in the midst of making job cuts to make up for recent losses but it can still afford to hand out free tickets for a Paris-New York flight to former first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Trade unions have taken umbrage.

From sister's shadow to Cannes spotlight

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:44:00 +0200

Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi has emerged as an original and talented film director, no longer in the shadow of her younger, more famous sister, Carla. At this year's Cannes festival, she is flying the flag for women as the only female director in competition.

Bruni: Sarkozy charges a 'painful ordeal' for family

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:41:00 +0100

Singer and former first lady Carla Bruni said her family was enduring a "painful ordeal" after her husband, former President Nicolas Sarkozy was hit with criminal charges last week in relation to an investigation into party funding.

Carla Bruni song 'mocks' Hollande 'the penguin'

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:53:00 +0100

Carla Bruni has reportedly taken a swipe at French President Francois Hollande, depicting him as a bumbling buffoon with no manners in a song that features on the former first lady's new album.

Bruni-Sarkozy daughter to be called Giulia

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:21:00 +0200

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have named their baby daughter Guilia, the Italian spelling of the popular European name.

Bruni-Sarkozy gives birth to baby girl

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:07:00 +0200

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, 43, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday evening, their first child as a couple.