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This is how Parisians will face the extreme heat

This is how Parisians will face the extreme heat

Wed 19 Nov 2025 06:10 CET

Hundreds of schools and the iconic Eiffel Tower were forced to close this summer as Paris hunkered down in yet another extreme heatwave. People were surprised, but this is what we have been warning about for years, says local politician Alexandre Florentin

Ten years after the Paris attacks: Ex-girlfriend arrested

Ten years after the Paris attacks: Ex-girlfriend arrested

Thu 13 Nov 2025 13:42 CET

In connection with the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Paris, a former girlfriend of the sole surviving perpetrator has been arrested - for planning her own attack, reports the BBC.

Ongoing battle over Olympic Games rings on the Eiffel Tower

Ongoing battle over Olympic Games rings on the Eiffel Tower

Mon 9 Sept 2024 14:17 CEST

The Mayor of Paris Backs Down on Olympic Rings

The Mayor of Paris Backs Down on Olympic Rings

Fri 6 Sept 2024 13:59 CEST

The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, is backing down slightly on the issue of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. She is not entirely giving in to criticism, but says they will now adorn the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028

Criticism of plans to alter the Eiffel Tower

Criticism of plans to alter the Eiffel Tower

Mon 2 Sept 2024 17:17 CEST

The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games

The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games

Sun 1 Sept 2024 14:30 CEST

The Eiffel Tower was in the center during the Olympic Games in Paris. Now it is clear that the Olympic rings will remain permanently on the famous French landmark

Paris Mayor Took a Dip in the Seine: "Really Nice"

Paris Mayor Took a Dip in the Seine: "Really Nice"

Wed 17 Jul 2024 10:31 CEST

Murky water and terror - Paris dreads Olympic chaos

Murky water and terror - Paris dreads Olympic chaos

Mon 10 Jun 2024 15:01 CEST

Filthy water and terror fears make organisers and Parisians sweat ahead of the summer Olympics in Paris. Barely two months remain until the party