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Eiffel Tower To Go Dark On Monday Night In Memory Of Pope Francis
The Eiffel Tower's landmark illuminations will be switched off on Monday night in memory of Pope Francis who died aged 88, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said.
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Why Olympic Rings Have Been Removed From Eiffel Tower, And What Will Replace Them
The new rings, which the International Olympic Committee is expected to pay for, would be lighter versions of the originals and less prominent, according to a deputy Paris mayor, Pierre Rabadan.
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How Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower Turned Into Political Battle In France
The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced. The rings were mounted ahead of the Paris Olympics and became a popular tourist attraction.
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Paris Wants To Keep Balloon, Olympic Landmarks After Games: Mayor
Paris will explore ways to keep on display popular landmarks adorning the French capital for the Olympics even after the Games are over, including the rings on the Eiffel Tower
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1 Dead, Several Injured In Drug-Related Shooting In Paris
One person was killed and six injured overnight in a gritty northern Paris suburb in a shooting likely linked to drug trafficking, prosecutors and the mayor said Saturday.
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A Car-Free Eiffel Tower Zone? Locals Resist Paris Mayor's Big Plan
Removing cars from an expanse around the Eiffel Tower to create a green pathway sounds pretty good on paper, but the mayor of Paris is struggling to win over residents and above all the police force to revamp one of the city's most celebrated views.
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"Gigantic Global Sewer, Destroying Democracies": Paris Mayor Quits Musk's X
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced she was quitting the X platform formerly known as Twitter, calling it a "gigantic global sewer" that was "destroying our democracies" by spreading abuse and misinformation.
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"Not Enough Trains": Paris Says Transport 'Will Not Be Ready' For 2024 Olympics
The transport system in Paris will not be ready in time for the 2024 Olympic Games in the French capital, its mayor said, sparking anger Thursday from political opponents.
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Paris Crawling With Bedbugs As French Capital Prepares To Host Olympics Next Year
Despite the concerns, Paris' deputy mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said that there is "no threat to the Olympic Games".
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Seine River In Paris To Be Thrown Open To Swimmers After 100 Years
Swimming in Seine was banned in 1923 because of the filthy water of the river and a burgeoning population.
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"Stop, Do Not Riot": Grandmother Of French Teen Whose Killing Sparked Protests
The grandmother of the French teenager whose killing by police sparked riots called for calm Sunday, as the home of the mayor of a Paris suburb was attacked with a burning car in a new eruption of violence.
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Paris to Ban E-Scooters From September After Public Referendum: All Details
Paris is set to ban electric scooters from September, according to the city's mayor. The announcement comes after a public referendum to remove them from the streets. However, e-scooter operators said on Monday they hoped to stop the plan, citing low turnout for the referendum.
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Russian Athletes Must Denounce War To Compete At Olympics: Kyiv Mayor Klitschko
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a boycott of the 2024 Paris Olympics if Russian athletes are allowed to take part.
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"We Shouldn't Deprive Athletes..." Paris Mayor For Russians To Compete As Olympics Neutrals
The mayor of Paris said Thursday that she was in favour of Russian athletes competing as neutrals in the 2024 Paris Olympics despite pressure from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ban them.
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Paris Abandons Controversial Re-Landscaping Around Eiffel Tower
The Paris mayor's office has abandoned plans for new buildings around the foot of the Eiffel Tower following months of protests from environmentalists and a petition signed by nearly 150,000 people.
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Eiffel Tower To Go Dark On Monday Night In Memory Of Pope Francis
The Eiffel Tower's landmark illuminations will be switched off on Monday night in memory of Pope Francis who died aged 88, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said.
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Why Olympic Rings Have Been Removed From Eiffel Tower, And What Will Replace Them
The new rings, which the International Olympic Committee is expected to pay for, would be lighter versions of the originals and less prominent, according to a deputy Paris mayor, Pierre Rabadan.
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How Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower Turned Into Political Battle In France
The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced. The rings were mounted ahead of the Paris Olympics and became a popular tourist attraction.
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Paris Wants To Keep Balloon, Olympic Landmarks After Games: Mayor
Paris will explore ways to keep on display popular landmarks adorning the French capital for the Olympics even after the Games are over, including the rings on the Eiffel Tower
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1 Dead, Several Injured In Drug-Related Shooting In Paris
One person was killed and six injured overnight in a gritty northern Paris suburb in a shooting likely linked to drug trafficking, prosecutors and the mayor said Saturday.
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A Car-Free Eiffel Tower Zone? Locals Resist Paris Mayor's Big Plan
Removing cars from an expanse around the Eiffel Tower to create a green pathway sounds pretty good on paper, but the mayor of Paris is struggling to win over residents and above all the police force to revamp one of the city's most celebrated views.
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"Gigantic Global Sewer, Destroying Democracies": Paris Mayor Quits Musk's X
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced she was quitting the X platform formerly known as Twitter, calling it a "gigantic global sewer" that was "destroying our democracies" by spreading abuse and misinformation.
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"Not Enough Trains": Paris Says Transport 'Will Not Be Ready' For 2024 Olympics
The transport system in Paris will not be ready in time for the 2024 Olympic Games in the French capital, its mayor said, sparking anger Thursday from political opponents.
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Paris Crawling With Bedbugs As French Capital Prepares To Host Olympics Next Year
Despite the concerns, Paris' deputy mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said that there is "no threat to the Olympic Games".
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Seine River In Paris To Be Thrown Open To Swimmers After 100 Years
Swimming in Seine was banned in 1923 because of the filthy water of the river and a burgeoning population.
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"Stop, Do Not Riot": Grandmother Of French Teen Whose Killing Sparked Protests
The grandmother of the French teenager whose killing by police sparked riots called for calm Sunday, as the home of the mayor of a Paris suburb was attacked with a burning car in a new eruption of violence.
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Paris to Ban E-Scooters From September After Public Referendum: All Details
Paris is set to ban electric scooters from September, according to the city's mayor. The announcement comes after a public referendum to remove them from the streets. However, e-scooter operators said on Monday they hoped to stop the plan, citing low turnout for the referendum.
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Russian Athletes Must Denounce War To Compete At Olympics: Kyiv Mayor Klitschko
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a boycott of the 2024 Paris Olympics if Russian athletes are allowed to take part.
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"We Shouldn't Deprive Athletes..." Paris Mayor For Russians To Compete As Olympics Neutrals
The mayor of Paris said Thursday that she was in favour of Russian athletes competing as neutrals in the 2024 Paris Olympics despite pressure from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ban them.
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Paris Abandons Controversial Re-Landscaping Around Eiffel Tower
The Paris mayor's office has abandoned plans for new buildings around the foot of the Eiffel Tower following months of protests from environmentalists and a petition signed by nearly 150,000 people.
