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Paris drivers warned of fines as city begins limiting traffic in parts of centre

People risk a fine if they pass through zone after next spring, as three-month ‘educational phase’ begins

The Guardian - UK

SUV driver charged with murder for running over cyclist in Paris

A driver who ran over a cyclist following an altercation in central Paris has been charged with murder in a case that has shocked France. Several gatherings are to take place on Saturday in homage to the 27-year-old victim who was a member of a citizens' cycling association.

Radio France Internationale

Paris unveils green ambitions for Notre-Dame Cathedral

As Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral gears up to reopen in December, the centre of the city is on the verge of an eco-revival, with plans to bring nature to the area around the monument and many of the French capital's most famous historical attractions.

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$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

Notre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival

The Independent UK

Minister seeks to add Eiffel Tower to state heritage list amid Olympics logo row

A dispute over the Olympic logo becoming a permanent feature on the Eiffel Tower has intensified, as a French government minister seeks to assume de facto control of the monument from the city of Paris.

Radio France Internationale

French Minister Ups Ante In Eiffel Tower Olympic Rings Row

A row over the Olympics logo becoming a longterm feature of the Eiffel Tower has taken a fresh turn with a French government minister bidding to take de facto control over the monument away from the city of Paris.

International Business Times

Paris workers remove Olympic rings from Eiffel Tower

The Olympic rings that have adorned the Eiffel Tower since June were removed early Friday, although the Paris City Hall hopes to replace them with a more permanent structure until 2028.

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“Never Rest In Peace”: Olympic Runner’s Ex-Boyfriend Dies After Setting Her On Fire

Dickson Ndiema Marangach, who was accused of setting the Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei on fire, succumbed to the injuries he suffered during the attack. The post “Never Rest In Peace”: Olympic Runner’s Ex-Boyfriend Dies After Setting Her On Fire first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Speed limit on vital Paris ring road falls to 50km per hour on October 1

The speed limit on the ring road that surrounds and delineates the city of Paris will be limited to 50 kilometres (30 miles) per hour starting on October 1, the city's mayor announced on Monday. The decision, which immediately drew criticism for having been taken "unilaterally", is facing pushback from…

France 24

Paris to honour murdered Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

Paris is to honour murdered Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after her, according to the French capital's Mayor Anne Hidalgo. Cheptegei, who competed in the women's marathon during the Paris Olympics last month, succumbed to severe burns on Thursday after being doused with petrol and…

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Eiffel's descendants call for Olympic rings to be moved to LA

The descendants of Gustave Eiffel – who are opposed to maintaining the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028 as the Mayor of Paris wishes – have proposed that the City could ‘symbolically transfer’ them to Los Angeles between now and the end of 2024.

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The End Of Olympic Escapism For Gloomy France

The end of the widely hailed Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this weekend will be greeted with pride and relief, as well as trepidation in a country in the throes of a deep political crisis.

International Business Times

Paris wants to honor late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei by naming sports venue after her

The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue in her honor

The Independent UK

Plan To Keep Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower Sparks Criticism

Plans by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower have been condemned by designer Gustave Eiffel's descendants and provoked a backlash from some Parisians.

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Eiffel Tower to keep Olympic rings after 2024 Paris Games

Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings it has been decorated with since June until after the ongoing Paralympic Games, mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday, without specifying for how long.

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Seine swimming to return to heart of Paris after century of bans

After much ado and a €1.4 billion cleanup, Paris is set to bring swimming back to the River Seine. Following the Olympics triumph, where athletes turned the river into a sporting arena, the city plans to open three central sites next year. This bold move will allow experienced swimmers to…

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First Female Mayor Of Los Angeles To Host 2028 Olympics

Historic moment at Olympics closing ceremony as the Olympic flag is passed from Paris to Los Angeles, symbolizing female empowerment and leadership.

International Business Times

Paris Olympic Cauldron Could Stay Permanently

The Olympic cauldron rising over Paris beneath a huge balloon each night has become such a popular sight that it may become a permanent fixture in the City of Light.

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Team Australia’s Doctor Revealed Extra Measures For Triathletes Who Swam In Poo (AKA The Seine)

Team Australia's Doctor Revealed Extra Measures For Triathletes Who Swam In Poo (AKA The Seine)

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Olympic Triathletes Are Sick With Suspected E.Coli Infections After Swimming In The Seine

I guess that’s what happens when you have to swim in poopy.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on reclaiming the Seine: hope for 21st century rivers

Editorial: Paris 2024 has pointed the way towards a brighter future for urban waterways in post-industrial cities

Radio France Internationale

Paris mayor honours Ukraine's Olympic team in solidarity over Russian invasion

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo awarded Ukrainian athletes the Grand Vermeil Medal – the French capital’s highest distinction – as a move of solidarity during the 2024 Olympics.

The Independent UK

Paris mayor honors Ukrainian Olympic athletes in solidarity during war

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has awarded two Ukrainian athletes with the Grand Vermeil Medal, the French capital’s highest distinction, as a move of solidarity amid the 2024 Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Citius, altius, antibioticus: Olympic triathlon a triumph of optics for Paris

The triathlons were a resounding success: races across water, cycleway and cobbles that will have left Emmanuel Macron punching the air after river pollution controversy