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Louvre Heist: Paris Prosecutor Vows Relentless Hunt for Stolen Jewels Valued at €88 Million

Three months after the audacious theft of crown jewels valued at €88 million from the Louvre Museum, Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirms that...

Paris Apartment Collapse: One Seriously Injured, 19 Others Wounded During Party

An apartment on the 5th floor of a building in Paris's 11th arrondissement collapsed onto the floor below during a party, seriously injuring...

Marcel Pagnol’s Former Parisian Mansion Listed for €44 Million

The former Parisian private mansion of acclaimed French writer and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, where he penned some of his most significant works, is...

Family Files Complaint After Man Dies in Paris Police Station

The family of El Hacen Diarra has filed a complaint for 'violence leading to death' after he died in a police station in...

Paris-Normandy New Rail Line Project Back on Track After Compromise

The long-stalled Paris-Normandy new rail line (LNPN) project, aiming to connect Paris to Le Havre, is back on track. A crucial compromise reached...

10km Montmartre Race: Traffic and Parking Restrictions This Weekend in Paris

Montmartre will host its first 10km race this Sunday, January 18, 2026, bringing significant traffic and parking restrictions to the 18th arrondissement of...

Giant Free Troc Party Returns to Paris: Free Shopping and Sustainable Living

The 62nd edition of the Giant Free Troc Party is set to take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Académie du...

New Car-Sharing Service to Launch in Île-de-France by 2027 with 5,000 Vehicles

Île-de-France Mobilités is preparing to launch a new car-sharing service in the region, with 5,000 vehicles available for short to medium-term rentals. This...

Alice Kneusé Appointed New General Delegate of Paris Librairies

Alice Kneusé has been appointed as the new General Delegate of Paris Librairies, effective February 11th, 2026. She succeeds Elsa Pierrot, who led...

New Unified Jingle for Paris Public Transport Unveiled

Ile-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) has unveiled a new unified jingle for RATP and SNCF public transport in Paris, replacing two distinct melodies that have...

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