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French sprinter can swap hijab for cap during Olympic opening ceremony

Sounkamba Sylla had been in dispute with the organisers of the Games over wearing a hijab due to France's strict laws on secularism.

Europe News

Arson attacks halt trains across France ahead of Olympics opening

France’s state-owned rail company SNCF says a 'massive attack' aimed at paralysing the high-speed network is causing delays and cancellations.

Culture news

How well do you know the Olympics? Test your knowledge with this quiz

As the world's most elite athletes converge in France for the 2024 Games, put your knowledge to the test with Euronews Culture's Summer Olympics Quiz.

Europe News

Leaders pledge billions for sports at Olympics summit

Around 500 participants attended Thursday's summit near the Louvre Museum in Paris championed by French President Emmanuel Macron and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

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Europe News

Paris Olympics: France's women start strong in football and handball

Paris Olympics day two scores and latest updates. Women's sports take centre stage on day 2 of the Olympics as France racks up one victory after another.

France

Paris Olympics: What we know about the opening ceremony

Paris will launch its Summer Games opening ceremony on Friday night along the Seine, marking the first time the event is held outside a stadium.

France

Paris Olympics: Argentina training camp burgled before Morocco game

Midfielder Thiago Almada's watch was among the items taken as the delegation filed a police complaint in Lyon.

Green News

Olympics outfitter Lululemon accused of greenwashing in France

Campaigners are calling on the popular leggings maker to drop its "misleading" ‘Be Planet’ ad campaign.

Art

Olympic art: The exhibitions around Europe inspired by the Games

The Olympic Games have sparked a series of exhibitions around Europe dedicated to their history and cultural significance.

Culture news

Olympic torchbearer Snoop Dogg: ‘I’m going to be on my best behaviour'

Despite some online criticism, Snoop says he knows what’s at stake for his role as a torchbearer at the Paris Olympic Games.

France

Paris Olympics Day 2: Spying scandal overshadows women's football

Women's competitions begin ahead of Friday's break for the opening ceremony.

Europe News

Paris Olympics: Pitch storming and Israel jeering mar opening games

The Argentina-Morocco football match was suspended for nearly two hours amid pitch invasions, while Israel's national anthem was loudly jeered before the country's game against Mali in Paris.

Europe News

Paris Olympics kick off amid fans' excitement and logistical issues

The first men’s football and rugby sevens matches are underway as fans begin flocking to the French capital for the Olympic Games.

Culture news

Artistic director on reimagining Paris for Olympics opening ceremony

In a luxurious hotel room on the 16th floor, overlooking the heart of Paris and the iconic Seine River, Thomas Jolly prepares for the grand spectacle that will inaugurate the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Travel News

Paris airport strike planned during Olympic Games opening ceremony

Follow these tips for beating travel disruption in Paris during the Olympics.

Food and Drink

Euroviews. At Paris 2024, the food waste revolution must stay on the podium

This year's Olympics have the potential to revolutionise the way we handle food surplus, Massimo Bottura writes.

United Kingdom

UK honours 487 fallen Ukrainian athletes ahead of Olympics debut

As Ukraine makes its debut in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, London honours the country's 487 sportsmen and women who were killed in the Russian invasion.

Business

Financial cause for concern? Some 600,000 Olympics tickets unsold

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is nearly upon us yet more than a quarter of a million tickets are still available as fans react to ticket prices.

France

Paris Olympics: Russian chef arrested over FSB-linked provocation plot

The man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of links to Russian security agency FSB.

Economy

Eurozone private sector activity falls in July: Is the recovery over?

Eurozone private sector activity dropped in July, hitting a five-month low. The Composite PMI fell to 50.1, signalling near-stagnation and raising concerns about the recovery's momentum.