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Heat Wave Prompts Paris to Suspend Sports Events and Public Alcohol Consumption

NYT > World News·June 26, 2026
Heat Wave Prompts Paris to Suspend Sports Events and Public Alcohol Consumption

Paris has suspended sports events and public alcohol consumption due to an ongoing heat wave. The restrictions on alcohol are aimed at reducing the strain on the city's health services. Paris police chief Patrice Faure announced the measures to mitigate the effects of the extreme heat. The move is part of a broader effort to protect public health during the heat wave.

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