With the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, French authorities are significantly reshaping the opening ceremony amid escalating security concerns. Originally envisioned to host 600,000 spectators along the picturesque Seine River, the event’s capacity has been reduced to 325,000. This adjustment aims to tighten security measures and enhance crowd management in response to potential threats […]
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