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Telegram founder arrested at Paris airport

Published on: August 25, 2024
08:29

Moscow, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Telegram founder Pavel Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris, Sputnik reported on Sunday, quoting French media.

Macron reaches out to different political parties

Published on: August 20, 2024
17:29

Paris, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The French Presidency confirmed Tuesday consultations by Emmanuel Macron from Friday through Monday with leaders of political parties and parliamentary groups, as he seeks the formation of a new Government.

France is on high alert for MPOX virus

Published on: August 16, 2024
18:23

Paris, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) France’s former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who presented his resignation letter a month ago, announced on Friday that the national healthcare system had entered the state of highest alert in the face of the threat of monkeypox (MPOX), the most lethal variant of which has already reached Europe.

Some 200 suspects arrested in France after the start of the Olympics

Published on: August 2, 2024
10:53

Paris, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) France's Interior Minister, Gérald Darmanin, today reported the arrest of 200 suspects since the start of the Olympic Games in Paris a week ago. In declarations to the media, he indicated that 180 people were taken into custody.

President Macron welcomes visitor to France for Olympic Games

Published on: July 26, 2024
12:37

Paris, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Just hours before the inauguration of the Paris-2024 Olympic Games, President Emmanuel Macron issued a message to welcome all visitors to France, where 10,500 athletes and millions of travelers are expected.

French government announces mobilization after sabotage

Published on: July 26, 2024
12:25

Paris, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) French Prime Minister (resigned) Gabriel Attal announced a total mobilization in response to a sabotage that cancelled or delayed the flow of High Speed Trains (TGV), hours before the inauguration of the Olympic Games.

Mass sabotage affects TGV train network in France

Published on: July 26, 2024
11:38

Paris, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Fires resulting from arson paralyzed the network of High Speed Trains (TGV) in France in its Atlantic, North and East routes, just hours before the inauguration of the Paris-2024 Olympic Games.

Seine’s waters meet parameters for Olympic trials

Published on: July 26, 2024
11:32

Paris, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) The waters of the Seine River are suitable for the triathlon and marathon swimming of the Paris-2024 Olympic Games in six of seven days between July 17 and 23, capital authorities said on Friday.

Cuba values role of sports in inclusive development

Published on: July 24, 2024
11:41

Paris, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Wednesday ratified in the voice of its highest sports authority, Osvaldo Vento, the commitment to promoting sports as an instrument of inclusion and a boost to sustainable development.

Cuban Olympic Committee issues statement on Refugee Team

Published on: July 23, 2024
13:04

Paris, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Olympic Committee (COC) on Tuesday issued a statement disagreeing with the inclusion of Cuban nationals in the Refugee Team that will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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