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Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with a population of 2,148,271 residents in an area of 105 square kilometres. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science and arts. The City of Paris is the centre and seat of government of the Île-de-France, or Paris Region, which has an estimated official 2020 population of 12,278,210, or about 18 percent of the population of France. The Paris Region had a GDP of €709 billion in 2017. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Worldwide Cost of Living Survey in 2018, Paris was the second most expensive city in the world, after Singapore, and ahead of Zürich, Hong Kong, Oslo and Geneva. Another source ranked Paris as most expensive, on a par with Singapore and Hong Kong, in 2018.

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Silver Lining? COVID-19 Lockdowns Leave European City Air Cleaner Lockdowns meant to battle the coronavirus has decreased air pollution in urban areas across Europe. According to Reuters, new satellite images showed reductions in average levels of noxious nitrogen.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published 2 days ago

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PSG sell out special jerseys, raise over 200,000 euros for hospitals Paris St Germain raise over 200,000 euros for the battle against coronavirus by selling limited edition team shirts with the words "Tous Unis" on them. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:41Published 4 days ago


France extends lockdown as COVID-19 cases spread Lockdown measures extended nationwide until mid-April, with a wave of new infections expected in Paris and northern regions. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:05Published 4 days ago

Paris hospital fears being overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases increase It comes amid warnings hospitals in Paris are just two days from reaching a breaking point.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:30Published 4 days ago

Paris hospitals near breaking point as Europe endures coronavirus Europe continues to struggle with coronavirus cases across the continent. Paris hospitals are feeling the strain, but there may be possible signs of relief in hard hit Spain. Lauren Anthony reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:45Published 4 days ago

Paris hospitals near breaking point as Europe endures Europe continues to struggle with coronavirus cases across the continent. Paris hospitals are feeling the strain, but there may be possible signs of relief in hard hit Spain. Lauren Anthony reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:45Published 4 days ago

Paris in lockdown from above Aerial footage shows a deserted Paris, as France enters its 11th day of lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus. The country currently has more than 29,000 cases of the virus, with over 1,600.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published 5 days ago

Spain's crisis heightens as death toll surpasses 4,000 Spain's coronavirus lockdown was extended on Thursday to last until at least April 12 as Europe's second-worst hit country struggled to tackle a fast increase in the death toll. Lauren Anthony reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:06Published 6 days ago

Parisian opera singer belts out balcony tunes during lockdown An opera singer in Paris is keeping his neighbours entertained during the countrywide lockdown by giving daily concerts from his balcony window. Every evening hits can be heard and all coming with an.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:51Published 6 days ago

Afro- Afro-jazz legend Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus The 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit 'Soul Makossa' died in Paris, according to a representative. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published 1 week ago

Drone footage reveals empty streets of Paris The normally busy streets of Paris, France are nearly empty after the French government put its 67 million people under lockdown on Tuesday (March 17) in an unprecedented act during peacetime due to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

London Marathon postponed until October The London Marathon has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, organisers have announced. The 40th edition of the race, which was due to take place on April 26, will now be held on October 4... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

No Paris mayoral election delay despite coronavirus outbreak Despite the pandemic, France will go ahead with local elections on Sunday. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:39Published 3 weeks ago

Walt Disney To Shutter Disney Theme Parks In Florida And California Amid Coronavirus Outbreak The Walt Disney Co. has announced it will close its theme parks in California and Florida and its resort in Paris. The decision is in response to the deadly coronavirus pandemic that is ripping across.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 weeks ago

Conquering the coronavirus: the most pressing goal for these researchers in Paris Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

'Mass panic' as travelers rush to get back to U.S. after Trump order Bleary-eyed and stressed, travelers scrambled at European airports to board flights to the United States on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping travel restrictions to curb the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:10Published 3 weeks ago

Leo Varadkar pays tribute to Irish Americans Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to Irish-America for “changing the future of Ireland”. The Taoiseach had warm words for US Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying her statement in support of Ireland last year.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published 3 weeks ago

PSG players celebrate with fans after win in empty stadium Paris St Germain players climb the stands at a Parc des Princes to celebrate with fans outside below. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

PSG sink Dortmund in empty stadium to reach quarters Paris St Germain beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in an empty stadium to reach the Champions league quarter-finals. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

Barred from the stadium over coronavirus, PSG fans rally outside during Champions match PSG fans rally outside stadium to cheer their side on over Dortmund after their Champions League match was played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Fed Cup finals postponed due to coronavirus outbreak The Fed Cup finals in Hungary and play-offs around the world are postponed due to the coronavirus. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:54Published 3 weeks ago

Green mayor calls for Paris to ban outdoor heaters amid CO2 concerns Should Paris pull the plug on heating outdoor terraces? View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:13Published 3 weeks ago

Improv goes musical in Paris Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:14Published 3 weeks ago

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Paris hospitals will be swamped within 48 hours after coronavirus spike: official A spike in coronavirus patients means hospitals in and around Paris will reach saturation point within 48 hours, the head of the French Hospital Federation said on Friday, with the peak not expected.. Reuters - Published 5 days ago
'Delivering coffins non-stop': coronavirus stalks a Paris nursing home Outside a Paris retirement home on Wednesday, a director rushed out and told the man delivering a coffin to use a side entrance, away from prying eyes. Reuters - Published 6 days ago
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Coronavirus lockdown leaves Paris street in 1940s time warp A Parisian neighbourhood has been left stuck in a World War Two time-warp after the makers of a 1940s-era film had to abandon their set before France went into a coronavirus lockdown. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
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