Authorities arrested hundreds of people in Paris after violent clashes broke out during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory, turning a festive night into widespread disorder across the city. Security forces deployed in large numbers struggled to contain crowds that gathered in multiple locations. According to the French interior ministry, 416 people were detained […]
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Paris celebrates PSG win as clashes trigger mass arrests
Police detained hundreds of people in Paris after violent clashes erupted during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory. Authorities deployed large security forces across the city as celebrations turned chaotic in several areas, leading to arrests and damage in multiple locations. According to official figures, 416 people were detained nationwide, including 283 arrests in […]
Scaffolding or modern art? Jury out on new fountains
Expensive decorative scaffolding, or a welcome addition to the French capital’s most famous avenue? New designer fountains on the Champs-Elysees have reopened a debate in Paris about how to add modern twists to the city’s beloved classic architecture. Located at a roundabout around halfway between Tuileries Garden and the Arc de Triomphe, the fountains were […]
France awaits results from Macron’s ‘Great National Debate’
Over three months, France’s “Great National Debate” has led to 10,000 local meetings, around two million online contributions and 100 hours of presidential talking. On Monday, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe begins trying to make sense of it all. The debate was launched in January by President Emmanuel Macron as a response to protests by “yellow […]