The incident unfolded when firefighters responded to an explosion, finding a man with significant burns. Upon further investigation, authorities discovered materials and products indicative of bomb-making in his room
The announcement, made by the CGT union branch representing trash collectors on Thursday, May 2, has raised concerns about the potential disruption to city sanitation services during a period expected to draw millions of tourists
"It's really difficult, and we're not even at the Olympics yet when there are millions of people on it," she remarked, echoing the sentiments of commuters grappling with reduced services since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
The 27-year-old, who clinched gold in the 86kg category at the 2016 Olympics and dominated the 97kg category in Tokyo 2021, had been aiming to secure his spot for Paris as a neutral athlete after withdrawing from last year's world championships due to injury
According to accounts provided by ESPN and local outlet BFMTV, a Paris City Hall engineer disclosed to authorities that his bag, housing his professional computer and two USB drives containing crucial data, vanished under suspicious circumstances.
This decision comes in light of concerns raised by commuters experiencing frequent delays and breakdowns in the Paris metro, exacerbating anxieties as the city prepares to host the prestigious global event
This agreement follows demands from striking employees who sought a proportional increase in wages corresponding to the revenue generated from ticket sales. Salary negotiations, initiated this week, are anticipated to conclude next month
As the countdown to the Olympics opening ceremony on July 26th continues, plans were set in motion to temporarily remove hundreds of these beloved green boxes lining the river
Olivier Princivalle, representing the Property Professionals’ Association FNAIM, sounded the alarm, highlighting the vulnerability of buildings, some over 150 years old, to the strain of additional weight
Each corner of the hexagon is adorned with spurs resembling the rivets used in the Eiffel Tower's construction, further emphasizing the medal's connection to this architectural marvel
In his video, President Macron emphasized the multifaceted advantages of regular physical activity, highlighting its positive impact not only on health but also on various aspects of daily life
The president's address comes at the close of a challenging year marked by contentious reforms and civil unrest. Macron's government pushed through highly unpopular pension reforms, prompting summer riots following the police killing of youths
A spokesperson for the Eiffel Tower confirmed that the closure is in effect until further notice, citing ongoing contract negotiations between the city of Paris, which owns the 134-year-old monument, and the striking workers
Cannes president Iris Knobloch and festival director Thierry Fremaux are set to announce the lineup of films vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or prize at the festival’s press event. Among the confirmed highlights is French film icon Juliette Binoche, who will serve as the jury president
Darmanin, who is traveling to the southern city of Toulon where one of the attacks occurred, vowed to support prison staff and reaffirmed the French Republic's commitment to confronting the growing issue of narcotics and related criminal networks
Over the past 25 years, Chamonix’s population has shrunk by 10%, dropping from 10,000 residents in 1990 to just 9,000 today. Meanwhile, the town welcomes an astounding eight million tourist overnight stays each year, further straining the housing market
The expulsion order, announced on April 14, 2025, follows the indictment of three Algerians, including a consular official, in connection with the abduction of Algerian influencer Amir Boukhors, also known as "Amir DZ"
The project, named Frappe Longue Portée Terrestre (FLP-T), is being led by the French Directorate General for Armament (DGA), which is working in collaboration with two competing industrial consortia
