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How Paris fixed Seine’s ‘poop problem’, made river fit for swimmers

July 06, 2025 3:20 pm

For the first time since 1923, Paris opened River Seine for swimmers on Saturday, after an extensive cleanup operation spurred by the Olympics held in the city last year

Paris Olympics: Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete falls ill after swimming in River Seine

August 05, 2024 12:10 pm

Claire Michel, who competed in the women's triathlon Wednesday, “is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition,” the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee said in a statement.

The Eiffel Tower is seen as police officers are pictured on the river Seine during the tour

Paris Olympics 2024 triathlon event postponed due to water pollution concerns; here's how it can affect athletes

July 31, 2024 1:27 pm

Water pollution damages not only the ecosystem but also human health.

Paris 2024 opening ceremony: Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and Snoop Dogg

Paris Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Snoop Dogg, Hip Hop - opening ceremony had all bases covered

July 28, 2024 7:42 am

Despite steady rain, the vibrant colours and music left a lasting impression; not allowing hijab-wearing athletes the sore sticking point.

View of Eiffel Tower from the murky waters of Seine River. (Reuters)

Paris Olympics: Why did Parisians want to poop in River Seine as protest?

July 19, 2024 10:10 am

The scenically romantic Seine is where disgruntled protestors want to make a point, by defecating in it.

The Eiffel Tower is seen from the water of the Seine River as the Olympics opening ceremony rehearsal is postponed amid rainy weather.

Will Paris be able to fix Seine’s ‘poop’ problem in time for Olympics?

July 18, 2024 9:19 pm

The river Seine, which is set to host two Olympic events, remains too dirty and dangerous to swim in. As the Games approach, will Paris be able to fix the problem?

Save the date: Macron says he'll swim in River Seine as he inspects Paris' new Olympic village

February 29, 2024 9:26 pm

Emmanuel Macron's visit to the future high-security Olympic village served to highlight how the Paris Games are helping to transform some disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the French capital's poorer suburbs.

The Seine river flows though Paris, with the Eiffel Tower at center.

Paris 2024 Olympics swimming event at risk as storms dirty Seine river

August 04, 2023 6:18 pm

Heavy rain causes the Parisian sewage system to overflow and be discharged into the river, polluting it with fecal bacteria E.coli and Enterococcus.

Paris to allow swimming in Seine River after 100 years of ban

July 28, 2023 5:45 pm

In addition to three Olympic and Paralympic events - triathlon, marathon swimming and Para-triathlon, which are scheduled to take place in the Seine in central Paris, three open-air swimming areas will be accessible from the quayside by 2025

Efforts to feed Beluga whale in France's Seine fail so far

August 08, 2022 9:55 pm

Experts since Friday have tried to feed the beluga with dead herrings and live trouts, with no success.

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Paris is flooded, but so is Germany and Texas

June 03, 2016 2:52 pm

Floods in Germany and France have killed at least 10 people and forced thousands away from their homes, while five soldiers have been killed as storms dumped more rain on flood-hit parts of Texas.