The print works occupied by the Kouachi brothers after their attack on Charlie Hebdo was badly damaged during the assault by the armed forces. There followed arguments about who was responsible for recompensing the owner (Defence Dept or Interior Ministry). Insurance paid 70000 euros, but with three print machines costing 80000 each damaged, as well as the damage to the building, the owner was being forced to cease trading. But the local chamber of commerce launched an appeal via the internet and raised 100000 euros in a few weeks enabling the business, and its employees to continue.
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