The return to swimming follows a 1.4 billion euro cleanup project tied to last year’s Olympics. Officials now say the Seine meets European water quality standards on most days.
Category: 3. Europe
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Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after more than a century
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Thousands gather to bid farewell to Liverpool's Diogo Jota, brother André Silva at their funeral
The funeral proceedings of the late football players Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva took place in the church of Gondomar in their hometown in the east of Porto. Family members, teammates and coaches joined thousands of mourners to pay their final respects to the Silva brothers.
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Fresh blow for Spain’s scandal-plagued Sánchez – POLITICO
The Socialist Party said it will begin an investigation immediately, but said no official complaints had been made.
The latest incident is a fresh blow for Sánchez, who was due to speak at the party’s headquarters in Madrid as the news broke. Reuters reported that Sánchez spoke an hour…
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EU Commission bewails 'unfair' Chinese Cognac duties
Trade relations between the EU and China have flared up, complicating arrangements for forthcoming bilateral summit taking place in Beijing at the end of July.
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European cities are embracing adventure. Here’s how you can get involved
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).
Packing for a city break used to involve comfortable shoes, a smart casual outfit or two, a big appetite and a sturdy liver. Indulgence was the focus, with a little light…
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UN chief condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, warns of nuclear safety risk
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, António Guterres expressed alarm over the dangerous escalation and the rising toll on civilians.
He reiterated that attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure are prohibited under international law and called for an immediate and…
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Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025
The first half of 2025 showed a dramatic decline in asylum applications, falling as much as 50% from last year’s figures, signalling that Germany has lost its position as the main destination country for asylum seekers in Europe.
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Trump has given up on ‘America First’ in one arena: Sports
In early June, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency announced on its Facebook page that its “suited and booted” agents would be at matches to the FIFA Club World Cup. Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York-New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, was startled to see the ominous message,…
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Beijing and Washington lift export restrictions on key products
Beijing and Washington are following through on an agreement struck last month in London to lift restrictions on exports of items essential for industrial production, as both sides look to cool a global trade war.
“The Chinese side is examining and approving applications for export licenses…
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