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The Olympic rings go up on the Eiffel Tower

There are just 50 days to go before the summer games begin.

Europe News

Paris unveils Olympic ring display on Eiffel Tower

Two cranes were used overnight Friday to lift the 30 tonne steel structure and mount it between the first and second floors of the Eiffel Tower.

Green News

Inside Paris 2024’s plans to hold the most sustainable Games yet

Construction represents the biggest improvement, with 95% of venues existing or temporary. But critics point to ‘harmful’ sponsorship deals.

Travel News

'It's a dream': Paris' sunny Champs-Élysées hosts huge free picnic

4,000 lucky Parisians were handed picnic baskets packed with treats from top Paris chefs.

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Tech News

Controversial AI surveillance used ahead of Taylor Swift's Paris shows

Paris authorities have authorised using AI-driven video surveillance ahead of Taylor Swift's concerts, but the tech has raised privacy concerns.

Lifestyle

A guide to the Cultural Olympiad and what to expect for Paris 2024

The Cultural Olympiad has a history spanning over a century. But what exactly is it, where did it originate, and how has it evolved?

World News

'Cyberwarriors' prepare against attacks during Paris Olympics

France is expecting an uptick in cyber attacks during the sporting contest, particularly from Russia.

France

French police clear migrant camp near Paris city hall before Olympics

Aid group Revers de la Medaille criticised the operation, saying it was part of a campaign to 'make room for the beautiful Paris postcard'.

Food and Drink

You are what you eat: Paris Olympic athletes offered meat-free menus

With 60% of the food served to the public being meat-free and 80% sourced locally, the Paris Olympic Games are setting a new standard for environmental sustainability.

France

Police evict migrants from makeshift camp in Paris

The swoop is the latest move in a widely criticised strategy to prepare the French capital for the upcoming Olympic Games.

Travel News

Paris Olympics: This travel pass could save you time and money

If you’re planning to be in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, investing in a transport pass could save time and money.

World News

Paris Olympics flame lit at Greek cradle of ancient games

The countdown to this year's staging of the ultimate world sporting event has begun in earnest.

Greece

In pictures: Flame-lighting ceremony for the Paris Olympics in Greece

The storied torch's 5,000-kilometre journey to this summer's games is about to begin.

Green News

Could sewage pollution put a stop to Olympic events in the Seine?

Only one out of 14 water samples show the river to be safe for swimming, according to analysis by Surfrider Foundation.

France

Migrants relocated from Paris ahead of Olympic Games

Aid groups fear the move, which included mostly women and children, is the beginning of a broader effort by Paris authorities to clear people out by the summer.

Climate

Euroviews. As heatwave season looms, is Paris ready for the 2024 Olympics?

With the world’s cities set to be home to more than two-thirds of the global population by 2050, it is crucial we learn to act, rather than react — before it’s too late, Jonathan Birdwell writes.

France

'Disturbing': Rough sleepers removed from Paris ahead of Olympics

Hundreds of migrants and rough sleepers have been relocated from Paris to regional France on chartered bus services.

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WATCH: France resumes famed waiters' race after 13-year pause

A tradition dating back to 1914 has been revived by local authorities as Paris gets ready to host the Summer Olympics Games this summer.

World News

IOC says 'aggressive' Russian criticism has reached 'new low'

In response to the Kremlin's criticism following the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Paris opening ceremony, the IOC denounced the accusations of "racism and Neo-Nazism" as "aggressive" and criticised them as "a new low."

Sport

Athletes compete for likes online ahead of Paris Olympics

In the competitive world of sport, athletes use their social media presence to boost their profile.