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Parisians vote to ban self-service e-scooter rentals from French capital

Parisians voted Sunday in a referendum to ban self-service e-scooter rentals in the French capital. While they have become commonplace since they were first introduced in 2018, a rising accident toll has hardened attitudes towards the "trottinette".

France 24

No more room for vroom? Paris votes on banishing e-scooters

The wheels may be about to come off Paris’ experiment with for-hire electric scooters

The Independent UK

'A polarised debate': Paris to vote on banning self-service e-scooters

Self-service e-scooters have become commonplace on the streets of Paris since they were first introduced five years ago, but irresponsible use and a rising accident toll have hardened city hall’s attitude towards the popular mode of transport. On April 2 residents in the capital will vote on whether to ban…

France 24

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Macron v the masses — will the president survive as Paris burns?

Just how long can Emmanuel Macron ignore the fury over his pension changes? Agnès Poirier reports

Evening Standard

Paris aims to keep Olympians cool without air conditioners

The Paris Olympics is going underground to find a way to keep athletes cool at the 2024 Games without air conditioners

The Independent UK

Striking Paris garbage collectors ordered to clear 7,000 tonnes of rubbish

Striking refuse collectors are set to be forced to remove thousands of tonnes of rotting rubbish on Parisian streets after a top policeman took charge of the clean-up.

Radio France Internationale

The ratpocalypse: why Paris is awash with vermin – and the mayor isn’t stepping in

Refuse collectors in France have downed tools as part of the countrywide protests against pension changes, leaving the capital full of rubbish and rodents

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Rubbish piles up in streets of Paris as France’s pension battle enters final stretch

A protracted strike by rubbish collectors has added a new twist to France’s festering dispute over pension reform as the battle over President Emmanuel Macron’s deeply unpopular reform enters a make-or-break week with tonnes of uncollected garbage piling higher by the day.

France 24

Lime criticised for offering free rides before Paris e-scooter referendum

Deputy mayor objects to incentive of free 10-minute rides to those who sign up to electoral register

The Guardian - UK

Look to cities, but past their mayors, for new climate solutions

A little over three months after the COP27 climate summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh drew to a close, the global community is no closer to finding a solution to the problem of climate change. The most-attended climate change conference to date has left observers frustrated and disillusioned. What started with the promise…

The Conversation

Paris transport to hire thousands in preparation for Olympic rush

The Paris regional transit authority is seeking to hire thousands of employees to beef up services in time for the Rugby World Cup later this year and the summer Olympic Games in 2024. The authority says 6,600 jobs are available.

Radio France Internationale

To scoot, or not to scoot? Parisians to decide …

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the e-scooter referendum in Paris, the bonus question and the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick, and “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz question, too, so click on the “Audio” arrow above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale

Zelenskyy Tells Summit ‘No Place’ for Russia at Olympics

Russian athletes have "no place" at next year's Paris Olympics while their country’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a summit of sports officials from about 30 countries Friday. The International Olympic Committee argues it would be discriminatory to exclude Russia and ally Belarus from sports ahead…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Olympic chiefs provide update on Russians competing at Paris 2023 amid boycott fears

The International Olympic Committee has issued an update on the 2024 Olympics after the mayor of Paris joined those calling for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be banned

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France 24

IOC pushes back against Paris mayor on banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from 2024 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee pushed back against the mayor of Paris on Wednesday, insisting there were no plans for "a Russian or Belarusian delegation” at the 2024 Games while also acknowledging that some athletes from those countries could be welcomed.

The Independent UK

IOC responds to Paris mayor on Olympic plan for Russians

The International Olympic Committee has pushed back against the mayor of Paris by insisting there are no plans for "a Russian or Belarusian delegation” at the 2024 Games while also acknowledging that some athletes from those countries could be welcomed

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk insists Russia must not be allowed to win Olympic ‘medals of blood, death and tears’

‘The medals that Russian athletes are going to win are medals of blood, death and tears,’ the Ukrainian boxer told the IOC.

The Independent UK

Don’t let Russians win ‘medals of blood’ at Paris Olympics, says Oleksandr Usyk

‘The medals that Russian athletes are going to win are medals of blood, death and tears,’ the Ukrainian told the IOC.

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The Independent UK

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo insists Russian delegation unwelcome at 2024 Olympics amid war

Hidalgo last month said she was in favour of Russians participating under a neutral banner, but has now expressed a different view.

Radio France Internationale

Paris mayor wants no Russian athletes at 2024 Olympics 'while war goes on'

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has changed her stance on Russian competitors at the 2024 Olympics, saying they should be banned "while the war continues" in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Mayor of Paris joins calls to ban Russian athletes from 2024 Olympics amid IOC decision

The Mayor of Paris, the city which is hosting next year's Olympics, has criticised the IOC's plans to "explore a pathway" which will allow Russian athletes to compete

France 24

Paris mayor backs banning Russia from 2024 Olympics unless war in Ukraine ends

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says there should be no Russian delegation allowed at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Paris mayor: No Russian team at 2024 Games if war continues

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says no Russian team should not be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine

The Guardian - US

Is the tiny little neighborhood the city of the future?

Why the hyper-local ‘15-minute city’ is gaining ground in urban planning circles

Radio France Internationale

Paris to hold public vote on continuing e-scooter rental services

Parisians will be invited to vote on whether to allow electric scooter rental services to continue operating in the city as authorities weigh banning the controversial for-hire vehicles, the capital's mayor has said.

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