Keywords: PARIS


Air travel disruptions expected to last several weeks, says Aéroports de Paris

Air traffic disruptions linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East are expected to persist for several weeks, according to Aéroports de Paris. The warning comes after a wave of flight cancellations that began over the weekend and continues to affect international routes. Philippe Pascal,......

Louvre chief quits after jewel heist and mounting museum scandals

Laurence des Cars, the first woman to lead the Louvre Museum, has stepped down less than five months after a spectacular crown jewel robbery exposed serious security lapses at the world’s most visited museum. French President Emmanuel Macron accepted her resignation, describing it as an act of......

UN carbon market issues first credits under Paris Agreement

The United Nations has signed off on the first batch of carbon credits generated under the Paris Agreement’s new carbon market, marking a pivotal test of global efforts to channel finance into climate action while maintaining environmental integrity. The credits come from a clean‑cooking initiative......

Luis Enrique responds as Achraf Hakimi faces trial

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique declined to comment extensively on the legal case involving defender Achraf Hakimi, stating briefly that the matter is “in the hands of the justice system.” Speaking at a press conference ahead of PSG’s Champions League playoff match against Monaco,......

US energy secretary urges IEA to drop climate focus at Paris meeting

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright called on the International Energy Agency to abandon its climate related work during the organization’s ministerial meeting in Paris on Wednesday, escalating tensions that could lead Washington to withdraw from the influential global energy body. Speaking at the......

Rapper Naps outlines defense in Paris hotel assault trial

French rapper Naps appeared before the Paris criminal court this week, contesting allegations that he raped a 25 year old woman in a hotel room in October 2021. The artist, whose real name is Nabil Boukhobza, denies the charges and maintains that the encounter was consensual. If convicted, he faces up......

CAC 40 surpasses 8 400 points for first time on strong corporate earnings

The benchmark French stock index, the CAC 40, crossed the 8 400-point milestone for the first time Thursday at the start of trading, propelled by a wave of mostly well-received corporate earnings reports. Shortly after the market opened, the index was trading 1.09 % higher at 8 403.94 points, exceeding......

Why Air France is suspending flights to Zanzibar again

Air France has announced a new temporary suspension of its direct route between Paris and Zanzibar, set to take effect from March 23 to May 31, 2026. The decision marks the second consecutive year the airline has paused the service during the spring period. Launched in October 2021, the Paris–Zanzibar......

Sale of bhv building officially completed, galerias lafayette confirms

The Galeries Lafayette group has announced the completion of the sale of the building that houses the iconic BHV department store, located on Rue de Rivoli in central Paris. The transaction marks a significant step in the group’s real estate strategy, although the identity of the buyer was not......