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Why are French conservatives attacking the Paris Olympics poster?

French conservatives have attacked the official Paris Olympics poster for removing a cross from the site of Napoleon’s tomb. Have they got nothing better to do?

Design

Paris 2024: Official Olympic Games posters by Ugo Gattoni revealed

The Paris 2024 Olympic posters look great – a richly immersive composition of micro-elements that feel like a Where’s Wally frame that’s been commissioned by Jay Gatsby. Have a look for yourself...

France

Probe into theft of bag thought to have contained Olympics plans

Paris city hall confirmed that a stolen USB memory stick did not contain police security plans for the 2024 Olympic Games.

My Wildest Prediction

Pioneering flying taxis will take off this summer in Paris

While flying taxis may still sound like science fiction, they are poised to become a reality before the end of the year. Volocopter's drone-shaped electric vehicles are ready to take flight in Paris, coinciding with the 2024 Olympic Games.

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Culture news

Macron won't relocate Paris' iconic bouquinistes for Olympic Games

French President Emmanuel Macron has scrapped plans to relocate the bouquinistes – Parisian booksellers on the banks of the Seine – for the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Design

Do Paris Olympics medals really contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower?

2024 Paris medalists will take a bit of France and its iconic landmark home with them. And it's legit pieces of the Eiffel Tower, in case you were wondering...

France

French authorities investigating Olympic chief Estanguet's salary

With the 2024 games in Paris only months away, questions have arisen about how the chief organiser is being paid.

Economy

Paris 2024: Does hosting the Olympics boost the economy?

As we approach the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re looking into whether major sporting events really do bring an economic boost to host cities and countries, or whether the costs outweigh the benefits.

France

Meet Matthieu Travers, one of the 11,000 torchbearers for the Olympics

On 26 July 2024, the Olympic flame will arrive on the banks of the River Seine, for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Culture news

Drop it like it’s baton: Snoop Dogg to commentate Paris 2024 Olympics

“Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?”

Destinations

I live in Paris. 2023 hasn’t been half as bad as the headlines suggest

From bedbugs to bomb hoaxes, should you avoid visiting Paris? Local resident Caroline Harrap argues not.

Green News

Surfers protest against Olympic viewing platform in Tahiti’s ocean

Paris 2024 have pushed their sustainability credentials despite the surfing events being held 16,000 km away.

Tech News

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she's leaving Musk's 'global sewer' X

"I refuse to endorse this evil scheme," Hidalgo said of the social media platform X. She is currently helping Paris gear up for the 2024 Olympics.

Tech News

Security tech for the 2024 Olympics showcased at Paris conference

Security technology companies showcased their offerings to help ensure the safe operation of the Paris Olympic Games next year.

France

Is France really going to host a Winter Olympics on the Mediterranean?

The French National Olympic and Sports Committee has caused bemusement with their decision to put forward the famously sunny city of Nice as a potential host of the 2030 Winter Games.

Russia

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian regions

Russia has been proscribed by multiple international sports bodies over the last decade for doping violations and geopolitical aggression.

Europe News

State of the Union: Slovakia's Fico returns, as does EU enlargement

Three time prime minister Robert Fico made an electoral comeback last weekend.

Travel News

Bedbug sightings: Is it safe to travel on French trains?

Are French trains infested with bedbugs? Passengers share videos of insects and bites.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Europe takes a summer break

The continent is mostly on vacation, even if the war in Ukraine rages on.

World News

One year to go until the Olympics get underway in France

Official invitations have been sent out to participating countries as France counts down the days until the 2024 Paris Olympics.