What we know so far about the attack on France’s rail network ahead of Olympics opening
4 months, 4 weeks ago

What we know so far about the attack on France’s rail network ahead of Olympics opening

LA Times  

Travelers wait outside a train station in Bordeaux, France. Hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic was severely disrupted by what authorities called a series of coordinated “malicious acts.” French transport was thrust into chaos Friday just hours before the 2024 Olympics’ opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed rail service. Paris prosecutors said they had launched investigations into the crimes, including property damage threatening the nation’s “fundamental interests,” that could carry 10- to 20-year prison sentences. Jean-Pierre Farandou, chief executive of the French rail company SNCF, said the vandalism showed “a desire to seriously harm” the French and that their nature implied “a premeditated, calculated, coordinated attack.” He said the fires were predominantly set in pipes containing critical signaling cables, requiring meticulous, cable-by-cable repair. The Olympics are the best way to convince the world to “choose France,” Macron said this week, trotting out a motto geared toward boosting foreign investment in the country.

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ABC  

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As Olympic competition winds down, Paris security services shift their focus to the closing ceremony

The Independent  

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Rail services in France back on track
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rail services in France back on track

China Daily  

Employees of France's national rail operator and French police inspect the scene of a suspected attack on the high-speed railway network in Croiselles, northern France on Friday. DENIS CHARLET/AFP France's national rail operator SNCF says repairs to its infrastructure have been completed following a suspected coordinated arson attack on Friday, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic …

Rail services in France back on track
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rail services in France back on track

China Daily  

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Paris Olympics: Vandals attack telecoms lines days after rail sabotage, interrupts phone and internet services – India TV
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Vandals attack telecoms lines days after rail sabotage, interrupts phone and internet services – India TV

India TV News  

The French government says multiple telecommunications lines have been hit by acts of vandalism, affecting fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone lines as cities around France are hosting events for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The vandalism came after arson attacks hit train networks around France on Friday, hours before the Olympics opening ceremony. A French police official said at …

Far-left activist arrested over arson attacks that paralysed French rail network hours before Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-left activist arrested over arson attacks that paralysed French rail network hours before Olympics

ABC  

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Residents of one Paris neighborhood say they passed on the Opening Ceremony after being overlooked
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Residents of one Paris neighborhood say they passed on the Opening Ceremony after being overlooked

Associated Press  

PARIS — Jean-Marie Filopon rushed from the bus stop to his home before the Olympics opening ceremony began, pushing a trolley loaded with groceries, as a steady drizzle fell on the neighborhood of Franc-Moisin in Saint-Denis, just outside of Paris. “I’m not sure it’s the most important thing for me,” Filopon said, shrugging off the significance of the opening ceremony …

French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics
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French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — French railway company SNCF said Saturday it has made progress in partially restoring high-speed train services after acts of sabotage disrupted three major lines ahead of Friday night’s Olympic Games opening ceremony on the Seine River. SNCF said its agents worked through the night in adverse weather conditions to improve the TGV traffic from the north, east and …

French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics
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French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics

The Independent  

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Everything we know about France’s Olympic rail chaos as Kremlin responds to arrest of Russian citizen
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Everything we know about France’s Olympic rail chaos as Kremlin responds to arrest of Russian citizen

The Independent  

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Paris embraces its ‘crazy’ idea to deliver Olympics opening ceremony like no other
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Paris embraces its ‘crazy’ idea to deliver Olympics opening ceremony like no other

The Independent  

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony cheer undampened by security checks, threat of rain
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony cheer undampened by security checks, threat of rain

Hindustan Times  

The Olympic fever hit Paris, and the French capital is excited about the mega sporting event's opening ceremony on Friday despite the threat of rain and heavy security. Security patrol the Seine river in Paris, France, ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26 The athletes from different countries will be carried on a flotilla …

What we know about 'malicious' attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What we know about 'malicious' attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening

The Independent  

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Olympics opening cermony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics opening cermony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin

The Independent  

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Sabotage hits France’s rail lines as Olympics begin
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Sabotage hits France’s rail lines as Olympics begin

Live Mint  

PARIS—France’s rail network was the target of a massive act of sabotage Friday, the day of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, officials said, bringing service on several high-speed rail lines to a halt in outages that are expected to last for days. Officials said fires were set at around 4 a.m. local time at several places around the …

Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

Catch up on AP’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, with performances from Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and more. PARIS — Arsonists attacked France’s high-speed rail network early Friday, setting fires that paralyzed train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal …

Paris 2024: Travel chaos hits Olympic opening ceremony as hotel rates and air fares tumble
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Paris 2024: Travel chaos hits Olympic opening ceremony as hotel rates and air fares tumble

The Independent  

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Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics

LA Times  

Travelers wait inside the Gare du Nord train station at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Friday. Arsonists attacked France’s high-speed rail network early Friday, setting fires that paralyzed train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said intelligence services were mobilized …

SNCF: France’s high-speed train lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
4 months, 4 weeks ago

SNCF: France’s high-speed train lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

CNN  

Paris CNN — France’s high-speed train lines were targeted by multiple “malicious” acts including arson on Friday, in what has been described as “an attack on France” and “coordinated sabotage” to disrupt travel ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The opening ceremony went ahead later on Friday, and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach told reporters he …

France's high-speed train lines are sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony
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France's high-speed train lines are sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony

NPR  

France's high-speed train lines are sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony toggle caption Yasin Dar/AP NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. PARIS — Just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony takes place in the French capital, rail networks around the country were brought to a standstill Friday by a series of arson attacks on train lines in …

Olympics 2024: Paris transport shuts down ahead of opening ceremony
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Olympics 2024: Paris transport shuts down ahead of opening ceremony

The Independent  

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Unique Olympics opening ceremony keeps Paris on high alert over security
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Unique Olympics opening ceremony keeps Paris on high alert over security

LA Times  

Soldiers patrol along the Seine River, dressed in camouflage and blue berets, big rifles slung over their shoulders. “If there is one event that is under pressure, it’s the Olympic Games,” said Christophe Dubi, an International Olympic Committee executive. Given the threat of terrorism, officials must be “on the front foot, on tiptoes, being brave.” The gamble seemed worth it …

Despite security risks, plans to open Paris Olympics on River Seine remain unchanged and on track
8 months ago

Despite security risks, plans to open Paris Olympics on River Seine remain unchanged and on track

Associated Press  

PARIS — As the countdown clock to the Paris Olympics passed the 100-day mark, the question of holding the opening ceremony on the Seine River loomed large over the milestone celebrations on Wednesday. “We are heavily working on Plan A which remains the central scenario and the very, very dominant scenario,” France’s Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra said. She added, enthusiastically …

Paris 2024: France downsizes opening ceremony crowd to around 300,000 spectators
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: France downsizes opening ceremony crowd to around 300,000 spectators

The Hindu  

French Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said Wednesday that some 300,000 spectators will be able to attend the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, about half the size of what was originally planned. The giant show on the River Seine on July 26 will mark the first time that an opening ceremony is held outside of a usual stadium setting. Voting …

France downsizes Paris 2024 opening ceremony crowd to around 300,000 spectators
10 months, 3 weeks ago

France downsizes Paris 2024 opening ceremony crowd to around 300,000 spectators

Associated Press  

PARIS — French Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said Wednesday that some 300,000 spectators will be able to attend the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, about half the size of what was originally planned. The giant show on the River Seine on July 26 will mark the first time that an opening ceremony is held outside of a usual stadium …

Watch: How is Paris preparing for the 2024 Summer Olympics?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: How is Paris preparing for the 2024 Summer Olympics?

The Hindu  

With just six months to go until the start of the Paris Olympics, the clock is ticking for the organising committee. Political bickering, ongoing grumbling about ticket prices and disruption to everyday life are souring the mood in the build-up to the Paris Olympics this July -- something organisers blame on typical French pessimism. Many Parisians were dismayed in December …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Contingency plans for opening ceremony over security concerns set says French President Emmanuel Macron
1 year ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Contingency plans for opening ceremony over security concerns set says French President Emmanuel Macron

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris 2024 organisers have contingency plans for the Olympics opening ceremony and that the event could be moved from the River Seine in case of a major security alert. “Given we’re professionals, there obviously is a Plan B, Plan C, etcetera,” Macron said on Wednesday when asked if heightened security across Europe over tensions in …

France’s Macron says a security crisis could force rethink of Paris’ huge Olympic opening show
1 year ago

France’s Macron says a security crisis could force rethink of Paris’ huge Olympic opening show

Associated Press  

LE PECQ, France — The giant opening ceremony extravaganza that Paris is planning to hold on the River Seine to launch the Olympic Games could be moved if France is hit again in the run-up by extremist attacks, French President Emmanuel Macron said. “We are preparing an opening ceremony that is unique, which I hope will make the French very …

A guide to how Paris will welcome fans and stage 32 sports at the first post-pandemic Olympics
1 year, 4 months ago

A guide to how Paris will welcome fans and stage 32 sports at the first post-pandemic Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Olympics is on track to be back in business with millions of visitors coming to Paris for the 2024 Games. Paris touted its large and diverse accommodation options — everything from campsites along the River Seine to some of the world’s most famous luxury hotels — when it was bidding for the Olympics, boasting that it has …

Paris Olympics organiser sees ‘difficult’ year ahead
1 year, 5 months ago

Paris Olympics organiser sees ‘difficult’ year ahead

The Hindu  

The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics Tony Estanguet admitted on Tuesday that the 12 months until the opening ceremony would be “difficult”. “But we have to stay calm,” he said at a press conference in Paris as the one-year--to-go date of July 26 approaches fast. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Tuesday he was sure the Paris …

Fans will need to pre-register for free tickets to Paris’ gargantuan 2024 Olympic opening ceremony
1 year, 7 months ago

Fans will need to pre-register for free tickets to Paris’ gargantuan 2024 Olympic opening ceremony

Associated Press  

PARIS — To pull off the most audacious opening ceremony in Olympic history, French organizers are now — literally — on the same page. France’s government, the organizing committee president for the 2024 Paris Games and the French capital’s mayor signed an 11-page security protocol Tuesday that for the first time publicly laid out some of the gritty details of …

Olympics: Paris 2024 organisers expect 600,000 at Seine opening ceremony
3 years ago

Olympics: Paris 2024 organisers expect 600,000 at Seine opening ceremony

The Hindu  

Paris 2024 organisers are expecting at least 600,000 to attend the Summer Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine as athletes and delegations will sail along the river to kick off the Games. will pass along the iconic landmarks of Paris - Notre Dame, the Orsay and Louvre museums, the Pont Neuf, the Pont Alexandre III, the Grand Palais, the Eiffel …

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