Paris Mayoral Race Puts Green Transformation to the Test

By admin March 14, 2026 No comment

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The upcoming mayoral election in Paris is shaping up as a key test of public support for the city’s ambitious green transformation. Over the past decade, outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo has pushed major changes, including around 1,000 km of cycle lanes, more trees and pedestrian-friendly streets. Supporters say the redesign has encouraged cycling and reduced […]

River Seine’s Water Safety Remains a Concern Ahead of Paris Olympics

By admin July 15, 2024 No comment

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Weeks before the Olympic Games in Paris, the River Seine is still unsafe for swimming on most days due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria, according to official data. Testing at Alexandre III Bridge, the planned start for the triathlon events, showed E. Coli levels were above acceptable limits on 22 out of 30 […]

Paris Welcomes Back Iconic Café Waiters’ Race After 13-Year Hiatus

By admin March 25, 2024 No comment

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The iconic Parisian event known as the Café Waiters’ Race, where service staff speedily navigate through the city while balancing trays of hot drinks and croissants, has made a triumphant return after a hiatus since 2011. Originating in 1914 as the Course Des Café, this tradition has seen nearly 300 Parisian waiters, donned in their […]

Paris Mayor Hidalgo trains sights on SUVs after e-scooter rental ban

By admin November 15, 2023 No comment

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, fresh from her success in banning rental electric scooters, is now targeting SUVs. She plans to hold a city referendum in February to decide on increasing parking fees for SUVs, similar to the e-scooter referendum where she achieved an easy victory. Hidalgo assures that Paris residents won’t be affected, as SUV […]

Paris administration fined for being ‘Too Feminist’

By admin December 16, 2020 No comment

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In a dramatic development, the administration of the European city of Paris has been filed for being ‘Too Feminist’.   The fine has been imposed as against the action of the administration to appoint women to at least 69 per cent of the managerial roles under the administration. The action contradicts the 2013 rule which […]