Europe News
Disadvantaged Paris neighbourhood worried Olympic honeymoon is over
The northern Parisian neighbourhood of Porte de la Chapelle was given a makeover and increased police security for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Yet residents are worried these changes won't last once the tourists are gone.
Art
Laika mural in Rome featuring volleyball player Paola Egonu vandalised
The mural dedicated to Paola Egonu, a celebrated volleyball player of the Italian national team and new Olympic champion, was created by the artist Laika in front of the Coni headquarters. It has been vandalised with pink paint in an act of racism.
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Culture news
Olympic mascot for French Prime Minister? The internet says 'Yes!'
While initially met with scepticism, the Phryge mascot won everyone over during the Olympic Games - so much so that social media users are now banking on Emmanuel Macron appointing the mascot as the new French Prime Minister.
Jokes aside, they may be onto something...
France
Have the Olympics alienated the general public from breakdancing?
"There were significant organisational and governance shortcomings that could have been easily reconciled but, unfortunately, negatively impacted breaking’s first touching point to a new global audience," said breakdancing authorities.
