Hank Silver, a timber framer based in Massachusetts, is one of a handful of foreigners who are helping to rebuild the Paris cathedral after the devastating fire in 2019.
Tag: Paris (France)
Outcry in France as Principal Steps Down Over Head Scarf Incident
A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over her head scarf, sparking outrage in a country still scarred by the killing of two teachers.
Paris Waiters Race as Storied Contest Returns Before Olympics
Contestants rushed through the streets with croissant-laden trays in a moment for the French capital to showcase its cafe culture ahead of the Summer Olympics.
In Paris, the Olympics Clean Up Their Act
Organizers of the Games promise to slash greenhouse gas emissions by re-using historic buildings, adding bike lanes, even putting solar panels on the Seine. Will it work?
Top French University Faces Yet Another Crisis as Leader Resigns
Mathias Vicherat, the director of Sciences Po, and his former partner are expected to face trial over mutual accusations of violence. His resignation prolongs years of tumult in the school’s highest ranks.
Macron Not Ruling Out Western Troops on the Ground in Ukraine
The French leader said that talks had not resulted in any consensus among European officials on putting troops on the ground in an “official” way, but that “anything is possible.”
Netanyahu Issues First Plan for Postwar Gaza
The proposal, which calls for indefinite Israeli military control and buffer zones in the territory, rankled Arab nations and was rejected by Palestinians.
Eiffel Tower Closed by Strike for 4th Day
Unions worry that a fee paid to the city of Paris could cut into the repair budget. But the company that manages the monument said an “ambitious” investment plan would keep the tower in shape.
Can the Olympics Rejuvenate One of France’s Poorest Corners?
Officials hope an Olympic Village can transform a Paris suburb known for poverty and crime. But big plans have failed before.
Zelensky Visits Berlin and Paris to Shore Up Support as U.S. Wavers
The Ukrainian leader is expected to sign security agreements and seek to push the European leaders to help bolster aid as concerns over U.S. funding grow.