Anne Hidalgo

6 Million Tourists have Visited Christo’s Wrapped Triumphal Arch

Approximately 6 million tourists and Parisians have visited the wrapped Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The installation, whose dismantling began in early October, was Bulgarian Christo's dream project, which his nephew, Vladimir Yavashev, carried out a year after his death.

Revenues for Paris are estimated at about 235 million euros.

Four Police Officers Were Killed in a Paris Knife Attack

Four police officers were killed with a knife inside police headquarters in Paris. The attacker was their colleague, who was later shot dead.

The version of personal conflict is being investigated, police sources say. The attacker was killed in the courtyard of the headquarters. He worked for the Intelligence Directorate in the technology department.

The Eiffel Tower Goes Dark

The Eiffel Tower in Paris went off. The lights of the symbol of France were switched off on Thursday evening, in memory of Jacques Chirac. The President (1995-2007) passed away at the age of 86. Monday was declared a day of national mourning in France.

The Élysée Palace will be open until Sunday so that the people can express their condolences.

All Eyes on Macron after Fresh 'Yellow Vest' Protests Hit Paris

A huge clean-up operation was under way in Paris on Sunday after French "yellow vest" demonstrators clashed with riot police in the latest round of protests against President Emmanuel Macron, but a heavy security deployment averted a repeat of last week's destruction, reports AFP. 

Paris Readies for Floods as Seine Surges Higher

Riverside homes and businesses in Paris are on high alert as the swollen River Seine threatens to overflow its banks, BBC reports. 

Some basements in the city have already sprung leaks after the river surged following heavy rainfall, reports said.

The Seine is forecast to swell even further this weekend, adding several metres of water above its normal level.

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