Paris Paralympics declared open amid grand spectacle at Place de la Concorde
Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, Paris inaugurated the 2024 Paralympics on Wednesday with a nearly four-hour-long opening ceremony in the heart of the city.
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The Paris Paralympics declared open by President Macron
PARIS: The 2024 Paralympics were opened in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 28) by French President Emmanuel Macron, firing the starting gun on 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. Macron declared the Games open during an exuberant and colourful opening ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris -- the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has taken place away from the main stadium. The 4,400 athletes from 168 delegations paraded into the arena as the sun set with host nation France entering last to a standing ovation and chanting from 30,000 spectators packed into the stands around the square.
Euroviews. Does ecumenicalism threaten the sovereignty of the Republic of Türkiye?
Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy referred to Patriarch Bartholomew I of the Patriarchal Cathedral Church of St George as the “ecumenical patriarch,” a title some in Türkiye believe contradicts the Treaty of Lausanne.
Economic portfolios are key in talks to chose new EU commissioners
Ursula von der Leyen is facing challenging negotiations to create her new College of Commissioners with economic portfolios among the most coveted by European Union member states.
When is the Champions League draw? Date and time as Man City discover league phase opponents
Manchester City's journey in the Champions League for the 2024/25 season officially kicks off this week as they find out their opponents for the group phase of the prestigious European competition.
UK PM Starmer pledges 'ambitious' reset of relations with Europe during Berlin visit
The leaders of Germany and the United Kingdom announced plans on Wednesday to draw up a treaty meant to deepen the two nations' trade, defence and other ties, as new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer moves ahead with plans for a “reset” of relations with the European Union.
Telegram and the war: Durov's arrest could complicate Russia's war in Ukraine, experts say
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov’s arrest in France on Saturday could complicate Russian military plans in Ukraine, experts claim.