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Rugby World Cup 2023: We Love 2023 Tour train inaugurated with Anne Hidalgo in Paris

Hosted in France, the Rugby World Cup 2023 train has been inaugurated this Tuesday September 8, 2020 by Paris mayor, its deputy for Sport and French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte. Named We Love 2023, the train will leave from Paris Gare de Lyon on September 9 to travel the roads of France until October 12, 2020.

Paris: Lafarge cement manufacturer suspected of discharging polluted waters into the Seine

This is an ecologic scandal making a splash. Paris public prosecutor has opened an investigation in late August against the LafargeHolcim cement manufacturer suspected of discharging into the Seine a mix of “particles of cement, process liquids and plastic microfibers”. Paris authorities have decided to file a complaint against Lafarge.

Transport: what future for cars in Paris?

As Anne Hidalgo has been re-elected Paris mayor, new measures aiming at reducing the pollution within the French capital are expected for this new mandate. What future for transport in Paris? Will cars still be relevant? Here are the measures expected.

Paris : vers une piétonnisation "dès cet été" des abords du Canal Saint-Martin ?

À l’approche des Municipales, la maire sortante Anne Hidalgo a détaillé quelques-unes de ses propositions écologistes dans les colonnes du Journal du Dimanche, le 21 juin. Parmi elles, la piétonnisation des abords du canal Saint-Martin, de Stalingrad à République et, ce, dès cet été.

Paris opens streets to restaurants and bars from June 2

In order to help restaurants, cafés and bars to resume works in the best health conditions possible, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo considers giving entire streets for them, and for free, until September 30, 2020. Restaurants and cafés interested must sign up on Paris City hall website starting Sunday May 31 and sign a charter committing them to respect the public area and neighbors. Paris mayor is also considering temporary closure, between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. about twenty streets to keep them for café, bar and restaurant terraces.

Rules for parks and gardens' reopening this weekend in Paris and Ile-de-France

Parks and gardens are reopening this Saturday May 30, 2020. This is what the Prime Minister has announced this May 28, relieving many citizens who can already enjoy green spaces and places to relax outside. Here are rules to respect.

Doctors demand parks and gardens to reopen in Paris

The first union trade for private doctors – the CSMF – has joined Anne Hidalgo’s request as for the reopening of parks and gardens in Paris. According to this group, as Parisians’ mental health is at stake.

Deconfinement: the Sacred Heart parvis evacuated this Tuesday evening

On the 2nd day of deconfinement, this Tuesday May 12th, the Sacred Heart parvis has been evacuated by the police. According to State Secretary for Transportation, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, “it requires trust, pedagogy and control”.

Deconfinement: Anne Hidalgo thinks facemasks to be mandatory in the streets of Paris

As France is exiting containment, Anne Hidalgo announced this Tuesday May 12th she wanted facemasks to be mandatory in the streets of Paris. A declaration made on Twitter in order to secure Parisians and reopen parks and gardens.

Free cloth masks for Parisians: sign up now

Anne Hidalgo confirmed free cloth and washable facemasks will be given to each Parisian. Interviewed by LCI this May 5, Paris mayor says that these reusable masks will be available from May 11th in pharmacies. She said that "500,000 surgical msks will be avaialble this week given by arorndissement mayors to the most fragile people". Anne Hidalgo promised earlier in April that “two million cloth facemasks” will be “given” to Parisians in order to fight against the coronavirus epidemic.

Coronavirus: portraits of the nursing staff shown on the Eiffel Tower this Sunday May 10th

This Sunday May 10th, 2020 at 9 p.m., the city of Paris will thank Parisian volunteers and professionals who have been “mobilized throughout confinement” with portraits shows on the Eiffel Tower. This symbolical operation will air online and on social networks as confinement is still implemented!

Deconfinement: Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne woods reopen this May 11th

With containment exit, the Bois de Vincennes and Boulogne woods will welcome Parisians and Ile-de-France inhabitants again starting this May 11th, 2020.

316 mayors in Ile-de-France demand schools to reopen after May 11th

316 mayors in Ile-de-France including Anne Hidalgo are against schools to reopen on May 11th and speak up in an open letter.

Coronavirus: Anne Hidalgo wishes to limit cars in Paris after confinement

Paris mayor keeps on fighting against car despite coronavirus! Anne Hidalgo announced, in an interview, she was against cars to take over Paris again once confinement lifted.

Masks to be compulsory in public transit: security officers could fine

This April 28, Edouard Philippe presented the government's deconfinement plan to the National Assembly. In his speech, the Prime Minister said facemasks will be compulsory in public transit starting from May 11. Invited on Europe 1 radio station on April 29, Minister of Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said "there will be sanctions if you were no mask in public transit". Statements confirmed by Christophe Castaner this May 2, at the end of the council of Ministers.

Coronavirus: Paris city hall launches the “essential baskets” for 20 euros

Baskets filled with 10kg of fruits and vegetables for €20. This is what the Paris city hall proposes and successfully launched this Saturday April 25, 2020. To face the economic crisis, Paris city hall launches the “paniers des essentiels” or “essential baskets” sold for €20, that is to say €2 the kilo. How to enjoy it? Where are those baskets sold? Here is everything you want to know.

Coronavirus: the Paris Council will meet for the first time since confinement started

The Paris Council will exceptionally meet this upcoming April 28 to debate and talk about the managing of the current health crisis.

Coronavirus: hand sanitizer distributors soon everywhere in Paris

The City of Paris keeps on fighting against covid-19 and announces the massive and gradual deployment of hand sanitizer distributors in public spaces and in the hall of municipal places welcoming people.

Paris is said to open a Cité de l’Egalité et des Droits des Femmes

In the course of 2019, the city of Paris will open in the 6th arrondissement a Cité de l’Egalité et des Droits des Femmes – a place promoting women’s equality and rights – said to house voluntary, social and cultural activities.

Karl Lagerfeld passed away at the age of 85

Celebrated German designer Karl Lagerfeld passed away this Tuesday February 19, 2019 at the age of 85. He leaves behind him a mourning fashion world.