The French government announced on Tuesday that tourists will not be able to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for free as initially planned. The decision comes as security concerns loom over the unprecedented open-air event along the Seine River.
Originally, organizers had envisioned a grand opening ceremony on July 26 with up to 600,000 spectators, most of whom would watch for free. However, due to security and logistical challenges, the government has revised its plans.
