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France and Allies Announce New Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers

France, alongside the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Norway, announced new sanctions on Tuesday targeting individuals linked to violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers...

Paris: Belzunce School to Permanently Close After Mercury Contamination

Belzunce school in Paris's 10th arrondissement, which had been closed since November 2024 due to mercury contamination, will not reopen. The decision was...

Paris Suspends 132 After-School Animators, 52 for Sexual Violence Suspicions

Paris City Hall has suspended 132 after-school animators since January 1, 2026, with 52 facing suspicions of sexual or sexist violence. This comes...

Paris Refusal to Comply: Police Officers Released Without Charges Following Investigation

The custody of three police officers involved in a shooting incident in Paris's 18th arrondissement has been lifted. They have been released without...

Paris Pride Fortnight 2026: Festive and Cultural Events Announced

The Inter-LGBT association has announced the 'Quinzaine des Fiertés' (Pride Fortnight) in Paris, running from June 11 to 27, 2026. This period will...

Paris and Île-de-France Weather: From Gloom to Summer Heat This Week

The weather in Paris and Île-de-France for the week of June 8-14, 2026 is set to undergo a significant transformation. After a grey...

Bernadette Chirac’s Funeral to be Held Friday in Paris, Homage in Corrèze

Bernadette Chirac, former First Lady and wife of late President Jacques Chirac, who passed away on June 5 at the age of 93,...

Paris Prefecture Bans Rally for Lyhanna at Place Vendôme, Relocates to Place Louis Lépine

The Paris Prefecture has prohibited a planned rally scheduled for June 8, 2026, at Place Vendôme, organized in homage to Lyhanna and other...

Paris Ranks Among Top Three Cities Globally for Museums and Galleries

Paris has been named among the top three cities in the world for museums and galleries, according to a recent Time Out survey....

Artist JR to Transform Pont Neuf into a Monumental “Cavern” in Paris

From June 6 to June 28, 2026, the Pont Neuf in Paris will be transformed into a 120-meter-long immersive 'Cavern' by the internationally...

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