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
The French National Pilots Union (SNPL), representing pilots from Air France and other carriers with French labor contracts, warned that the levy could lead to massive job losses, destabilizing the national airline industry and placing France at a competitive disadvantage within Europe
The surplus funds, amassed from generous contributions by billionaire patrons and countless smaller donors, were initially pledged in the aftermath of the April 15, 2019 fire, which ravaged the cathedral’s iconic spire and roof and required substantial rebuilding and restoration
The bombing, allegedly carried out by Ukrainian operatives, marks one of the highest-profile attacks targeting Russian military officials in Crimea amid ongoing tensions in the region
The Israeli team enters the Stade de France in Saint-Denis under a tense atmosphere. Following recent violent attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam after their Europa League match against Ajax, French authorities have heightened security measures
Starting December 15, 2024, the train service will operate weekend-only return trips between Paris and two picturesque alpine destinations: Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne-Arvan
