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Tourist Assaulted Near Eiffel Tower After Discovering Shell Game Scam

A tourist was physically assaulted near the Eiffel Tower in Paris after uncovering a shell game scam. The incident, reported by the police...

Abivax Shares Soar Amid Renewed Eli Lilly Acquisition Rumors

Abivax, a French biotechnology company, saw its shares surge by 12.60% today, reaching 112.60 euros, following renewed rumors of acquisition interest from the...

Yvelines Christmas Markets and Flea Markets: Last Chance This Weekend, December 20-21

This weekend, December 20-21, 2025, the Yvelines region offers a final opportunity to enjoy Christmas markets and a solidarity flea market. From Poissy...

Paris and Île-de-France Public Transport Disruptions: December 15-21, 2025

For the week of December 15-21, 2025, public transport in Paris and Île-de-France will experience some disruptions. This article provides a comprehensive overview...

Jane Birkin Footbridge Inaugurated in Paris

A footbridge named after the late Franco-British singer and actress Jane Birkin was inaugurated in Paris on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The ceremony...

Red Flag on Rue de Dantzig: The Fiery Eviction of Georges Cochon in 1911

On December 14, 1911, Georges Cochon, secretary of the Union of Tenant Workers and Employees, staged a dramatic protest against his eviction on...

Chinese Player Huanmie Wins TFT Paris Open, Secures World Title

Chinese player Ge 'Huanmie' Wuxin emerged victorious at the Teamfight Tactics Paris Open, an unofficial world championship, on Sunday evening. This marks his...

Paris and Île-de-France Public Transport: Disruptions from December 15-21, 2025

This week, from December 15 to 21, 2025, Paris and Île-de-France public transport will experience disruptions due to ongoing maintenance works. Metro, RER,...

Paris Schools Sexual Assaults: Deputy Mayor David Belliard Acknowledges “Failures”

David Belliard, Deputy Mayor of Paris and Green Party candidate, has acknowledged "failures" in the handling of sexual assault allegations in Parisian schools....

Weekend News Recap: Cable Car Launch, Corruption Allegations, and Paris Municipal Poll

This past weekend in Île-de-France saw the inauguration of the region's first cable car, allegations of corruption against police and gendarmes, and a...

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