A contractor’s test at an apartment near the cathedral and law enforcement measurements at Police Headquarters both found levels far above safety guidelines, an environmental group revealed.
Author: ELIAN PELTIER
‘Indecent’ and ‘Absurd’: Project for Gare du Nord Divides Paris
The award-winning architect Jean Nouvel and others have warned that a €600-million renovation will turn Europe’s largest train station into a giant shopping center.
Crack Cocaine Makes a Paris Neighborhood ‘Hell’ for Users and Residents
Five squalid acres at the edge of the city are home to France’s largest open-air crack market — an “apocalyptic situation,” the local police chief says.
As Extreme Heat Becomes New Normal in Europe, Governments Scramble to Respond
Heat records were smashed across much of Europe this week, leaving officials searching for short- and longer-term solutions to help people endure temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
French Submarine That Vanished in 1968 Is Found in the Mediterranean
The Minerve wreckage was found by the same Norwegian-flagged vessel that last year located a submarine that had disappeared off Argentina’s coast with 44 sailors onboard.
How Notre-Dame Was Saved: 5 Things We Know
The cause of the fire that nearly destroyed one of Europe’s most famous landmarks remains unknown. But it’s clear that the flames might have been contained. This is what we learned in our investigation.
Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants Occupy Panthéon Monument in Paris
The protesters, who called themselves “Black Vests,” occupied the memorial complex for hours as they demanded legal status.
Two French Soldiers Are Killed in Raid That Frees Four Hostages in Burkina Faso
Two French citizens, an American and a South Korean were freed, in a region wracked by armed conflict and terrorism.
The Chaplain, the Cathedral Fire and the Race to Rescue Notre-Dame’s Relics
A Paris Fire Department chaplain was among those who rushed into a burning Notre-Dame to save artworks, artifacts and relics.
France Announces New Security Measures After Surge in Yellow Vest Protest Violence
The government will remove the Paris police chief and ban violent protests in key areas like the Champs-Élysées.