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Is Paris Europe's most deadly capital during heatwaves?

There are certain factors relating to geography and large-scale weather systems that make the French capital particularly vulnerable to heatwaves.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

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 · Sep 9, 2024

Paris to contest plans for river landing pad for flying taxis at 2024 Olympics

France's government has given the go-ahead for a floating landing pad for flying taxis to be built on the River Seine. It's set to be shown off during the Paris Olympics, but Paris City Hall says it plans to challenge the landing pad permit in court.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2024

'Irritating' Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’ slammed for ignoring climate change issues by Paris’s deputy mayor

“This fable is neither desirable nor viable," said David Belliard—the deputy mayor of Paris.

Fortune · Jan 16, 2023

Paris Issues 200,000 Motorcycle And Scooter Parking Tickets In 3 Months

Paris police issue 200,000 parking tickets to motorcycle and scooter owners just three months following the enaction of a controversial parking fee law.

RideApart · Dec 8, 2022

Pedestrian ‘jungle’: the row in Paris over rented e-scooters

Road safety concerns, scooters ‘strewn across the ground’ and questions over environmental credentials could lead to a ban

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022