Latest news with #ParisCityHall
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
PSG could move to new city as statement released after ‘90,000-seater stadium' wins local approval
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN could move to a new city and build a new $1billion stadium. The French giants are keen to expand and local authorities could prevent an upgrade to their current ground, the Parc des Princes. 1 PSG have located two potential sites to build a new stadium Credit: AFP PSG do not own the Parc des Princes and pay £1.5million a year in rent to Paris City Hall. Club owners Qatar Sports Investments wanted to undertake an expansion of the stadium that could have cost up to £370million - but only if they could become owners of the site, per A PSG statement emphasised the importance of owning the stadium in maintaining the club's growth, but they estimate a decision on the site will not be made until autumn 2026. Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo confirmed the sale of the site is not currently an option, and that led READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The final locations are Massy, which is south of Paris and Poissy to the west, where PSG train at their Campus ground. The statement outlines that the club do not prefer one option over the other, but there is already a plan in place for Poissy. PSG have picked out a plot of land that could be suitable for a 90,000 capacity stadium. The project could exceed £740million and would be situated on a site owned by automotive giant Stellantis, according to Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS As well as a stadium, PSG want to build a real estate project based on models used internationally, particularly in American arenas like the SoFi stadium. A PSG source told Lemonde: "We take note and we must move forward with the other options. PSG hold Victory Parade following Champions League win against Inter Milan "Owning your stadium is not a whim or a simple posture: the big European teams operate with this model. "The economic competitiveness of the recent winner of the Champions League depends on it, she assures. "If tomorrow the Parc des Princes is saleable, we will see if we include it in our options. But I imagine that it will not change before the municipal elections."
Local France
22-05-2025
- Business
- Local France
Revealed: The French job sectors recruiting in 2025
Every year, France publishes its list of sectors with a labour shortage, or métiers en tension . For 2025, the full list with over 80 different jobs, with a breakdown for each of France's 13 mainland regions (including Corsica) is on the Journal Public website. For most of France, the list was roughly the same from region to region, with several locations facing shortages in healthcare workers (namely nurses and home-help aides), as well as a greater need for people in the hospitality and construction industries. However, there are some variations. A recent law change means that if an undocumented immigrant can prove they have worked in one of these industries for 12 months of the last two years (in addition to three years total in France), then they can be granted a residency and work permit for France. For most people, however, it's just a useful guide to the industries that need workers and where it will likely be easier to get a job. Advertisement READ MORE: Explained: How to get a visa if you want to move to France for work That said, you will want to verify whether or not you can transfer your qualifications. Here is a shortened breakdown of the fields struggling to recruit; Paris and greater Paris region Hospitality and restaurants - The Paris region is seeking restaurant cooks ( Cuisiniers ). This is slightly different from 'chef cuisiniers' (who have a greater level of training). They are also seeking hotel workers. It is worth noting that the Paris region did not list a shortage for servers. Engineers - Paris and its surrounding départements are seeking several types of engineers, from building and civil engineers, site supervisors, and site managers to IT maintenance and admin engineers, as well as engineers and managers in design, research and development. Tradespeople - The capital region is seeking boilermakers ( Chaudronniers ), sheet metal workers ( tôliers ) , tracers (traceurs), locksmiths ( serruriers ), metalworkers ( métalliers ), blacksmiths ( forgerons ), pipefitters ( tuyauteurs ) and roofers ( couvreurs ). Be aware that several of these are 'regulated professions' which require French qualifications. Technicians and maintenance workers - All manner of technicians, covering sectors such as accounting and financial services, transport and tourism, as well as building and public works. Paris is also seeking electrical technicians. Construction - Builders and painters are needed, as well as electricians and carpenters, plus unskilled construction workers. Factory work - For example, Paris is seeking food processing workers. Gardening - The city and surrounding suburbs is seeking gardeners and horticulturists, with Paris City Hall among those recruiting. Advertisement French regions Many of the positions are similar to the ones listed above, with nurses, nursing assistants, and construction workers needed across the country. However, some regions have specific requirements based on their industry. Servers - Most French regions are seeking waiters/servers for their restaurants, with the exception of Paris. Butchers - Butchers are needed in multiple French regions, such as Burgundy, Grand Est, Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur (PACA). Chefs - Several French départements are not only looking for restaurant cooks, but they are also looking for chefs. These include: Auvergne, Grand Est, Hauts-de-France, Normandy, Nouvelle Aquitaine, Occitanie and PACA. Farmers, winegrowers and arborists - In need across most of France. Short-haul drivers and delivery drivers - Needed in Grand Est. Advertisement Lumberjacks, salaried foresters and forestry agents - Needed in Hauts de France. Fishermen and salaried 'aquaculturists' - Needed in Normandy and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Researchers (outside of industry and higher education) - Needed in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Athletes and sports instructors - Listed as "Sportifs et animateurs sportifs" in French. Needed in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This is a shortened version of the list. You can find the full breakdown here .
Local France
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Local France
Paris to open up swimming in the Seine this summer, in Olympics legacy
It cost more than €1 billion and forms a major part of the legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympics - but the River Seine will finally open to the public for swimming this summer. Paris City Hall on Wednesday announced that there will, initially at least, be three swimming sites to choose from, which will open on July 5th and remain open until the end of August. "It was an extraordinary moment (in 2024), but swimming during the Games was not an end in itself," Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo told reporters. "Making the Seine swimmable is first and foremost a response to the objective of adapting to climate change, but also of quality of life," she added. Once a favourite pastime in Paris, swimming in the Seine had been off limits for a century until last year due to the pollution levels. "This summer, Parisians and tourists will rediscover the joys of swimming in the Seine, a hundred years after it was banned," city hall said in a statement. Advertisement The sites will be located at Bras Marie in the city's 4th arrondissement, Bercy in the 12th arrondissement, and Grenelle in the 15th. As with previous summers, it will also be possible to swim at the Bassin de la Villette, located in the 19th arrondissement. The rough locations of the three swimming spots, marked in red dots on a screenshot taken from Google Maps. Swimming outside of these areas in the portion of the Seine that crosses through Paris will not be permitted. Both tourists and residents will be allowed to enjoy the swimming areas for free, as well as the nearby Paris Plages. This summer will also feature open-water swim competitions in the Seine. What about the water cleanliness? The Agence régionale de santé (regional health authority) will monitor water conditions daily, and then it will be up to experts at the town hall to decide whether or not the site will open that day. Visitors will be able to check if sites are closed due to adverse conditions directly on the Paris town hall website . This may occur if there is excessive rainfall. Each site will be monitored by lifeguards. As on beaches, a system of flags -- green, yellow and red -- will make clear the safety of swimming that day. Bras Marie This swimming site will face the Île Saint-Louis, and it will be located near the Pont de Sully. There will be lockers, outdoor seating, showers, a reception desk and a first aid station. The capacity will be 150 people, with a bathing area of 70m by 20m. Based on the image provided by the Paris town hall to local media, this site will be separated from the rest of the river via buoys. As such, boats will not be allowed to pass through during swimming hours. The site will be accessible to people with reduced mobility, and it will be set up right next to the Paris Plages, with its lawn chairs and games. Advertisement Hours: 8am to 11.30am Monday to Saturday, and again 8am to 5.30pm on Sundays. Bercy There will be two swimming areas at the Bercy site in the 12th arrondissement. It will face the Bibliothèque nationale, located near the Simone de Beauvoir footbridge, at the bottom of the Parc de Bercy. At this site, the swimming areas will be protected from the rest of the river in order to allow boats to pass by. This will likely be similar to the way the swimming area at the Bassin de la Villette is set up, though each of the three swimming areas are intended to allow for water to flow freely in from the Seine river. The larger area will have a capacity of 700 people, with 300 in the swimming area. It will also have several amenities, including changing rooms, showers, toilets, a reception area and a first aid station. There will be a sundeck area to relax after swimming. This area will be accessible to people with reduced mobility. The first and second pools will measure 35m by 12.5m, and 67m by 11m, respectively. Hours: 11am to 9pm, every day of the week. Grenelle Described by the French town hall as a 'family swimming area', facing the Île aux Cignes, close to the Eiffel Tower. This swimming area will include a kiddy pool with a depth of 40-60cm. There will also be a sundeck, as well as facilities for changing rooms, showers, toilets, a reception area and a first aid station. The site will be accessible to people with reduced mobility. The capacity will be 200 people in total, with 150 in the swimming area, which will measure 60m by 20m and be demarcated from the rest of the river with buoys. Advertisement Hours: 10am-5.30pm Monday to Friday; 10am to 4.45pm on Saturdays; 10am to 12pm, then 12:30pm to 2.15pm, then 2.45pm to 5.30pm on Sundays.
The Independent
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Parisians vote to ban cars from 500 more streets
Parisians have voted in favour of pedestrianising 500 more streets in the French capital, bolstering City Hall's ongoing campaign to reduce car usage and enhance air quality. A referendum held on Sunday saw nearly 66 per cent of voters approve the measure to create more car-free zones. However, turnout was low at just over 4 per cent, according to official results. This latest vote marks the third such referendum in recent years, following a 2023 decision to ban e-scooters and a 2024 move to significantly increase parking fees for large SUVs. The initiative will see the removal of 10,000 parking spaces, adding to the 10,000 already eliminated since 2020. City officials plan to consult with Paris 's two million residents to determine which 500 streets will be transformed into pedestrian areas. It will expand the network of "green lungs" to nearly 700 – over 10 per cent of the city's streets. Data from Paris City Hall reveals that car traffic has decreased by more than half since the turn of the century when the Socialists took office, highlighting a long-term trend towards prioritising pedestrians and alternative forms of transport. Under Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the streets of Paris have been transformed, with 84km of cycle lanes created since 2020 and a 71 per cent jump in bike usage between the end of the Covid-19 lockdowns and 2023. The 2024 referendum saw parking fees for cars of 1.6 tonnes and more triple to €18 an hour in a bid to discourage 'bulky, polluting' cars. Despite recent changes, Paris lags other European capitals in terms of green infrastructure, which include private gardens, parks, tree-lined streets, water and wetlands. These make up only 26 per cent of the city area versus a European capital's average of 41 per cent, according to the .
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Over 10,000 people gather in Paris in support of Ukraine
More than 10,000 people gathered in Paris on Sunday, 23 February at Place de la République and marched to Place de la Bastille for a rally marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: Ukrinform Photo: Ukrinform Details: Supporters marched behind a banner calling for unity for Ukraine's victory, unfurling a 262-metre-long Ukrainian flag and chanting "Solidarity with Ukraine!" The demonstrators included many French citizens as well as representatives of the Georgian and Polish communities. Officials from Paris City Hall, senators and deputies also came along to show their support. Vadym Omelchenko, Ukraine's ambassador to France, took part in the rally, stressing that France stands by the principle "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, nothing about Europe without Europe". Photo: Ukrinform Among the slogans spotted on placards at the demonstration were "Trump, Putin, no negotiations without Ukraine!", "Putin means massacre and murder", and "Ukraine is not for sale". Volodymyr Kohutiak, Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress and Deputy Head of the Union of Ukrainians in France, said: "Today, as always, we called on France to deploy its military as guarantors of peace in Ukraine. We also called for the swift unfreezing of Russian assets to support Ukraine and a significant increase in military aid." At Place de la République, activists from the feminist group Femen staged a demonstration with the message: "If Russia stops fighting, there will be no more war. If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no more Europe." The rally concluded with a concert by Serhii Vasiliuk, lead singer of the Ukrainian band Tin Sontsia, and a fundraiser for Ukraine's Armed Forces. Later on Sunday, the archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, said a mass at Notre-Dame in memory of the war's victims and for peace in Ukraine. A total of 52 pro-Ukrainian demonstrations are planned across various regions of France to mark the third anniversary of the full-scale war. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
