French authorities have urged citizens to walk, work from home and "take the bike" to avoid traffic chaos during the Olympic Games, which begin in Paris and other French regions at the end of July.

Since Paris launched its bid to host the Olympic Games, which it successfully secured in 2017, the project has undergone numerous changes by the organisers and government authorities.

The head of the Paris police said crime around the Eiffel Tower and other tourist hotspots had dropped significantly ahead of the Olympics later this year.

Juan Antonio Samaranch, vice-president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), reiterated that the Olympic Movement has "a lot at stake" with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, because the event must be "the symbol needed to change the terrible dynamic" that the planet is experiencing.

More than 250,000 new tickets for the Olympic Games have will go on sale on Wednesday 17 April at 10am CEST. This is one of the last opportunities to see the stars of the Games in action, including Léon Marchand, Teddy Riner, Simone Biles, Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson and Lebron James.

The production of medals for the Paris Olympics is still on schedule, the French national mint has confirmed, despite protests and work stoppages in the French capital.

The Islamic State has threatened terrorist attacks at four stadiums during the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, according to the SITE Intelligence Group.

In line with its vision of "Games Wide Open," Paris 2024 was delighted to work with the Torch Relay's Presenting Partners, Coca-Cola and Banque Populaire & Caisse d'Epargne, to involve as many French people as possible in the Torch Relay. By taking the flame to six overseas territories, the Relay across the Oceans will also prepare French people from all over the world to celebrate the Games. 

During his visit to Paris on 2 and 3 April, Ukrainian Sports Minister Matvi Bidny told 'Le Monde' that Ukraine was closely following the International Olympic Committee's examination of athletes eligible to take part in the Olympic Games

In an interview with 'Le Parisien' published on Monday 8 April, the Minister of the Interior explained the plan put in place to secure the opening ceremony and the Paris Games in general.

The marathon swimming quota for Paris 2024 has been redistributed ahead of next summer's Olympic competition on the Seine in the French capital.

A French charity has issued a warning about the pollution and dangers of the River Seine, which will be used for triathlon and open water swimming competitions during the Olympic Games from July.

The athletics track for the Paris Olympics will be built in Italy, in a striking purple colour, with a bespoke surface that could be the fastest yet for athletes seeking top prizes in the sport.

French President Emmanuel Macron says he remains hopeful that national team captain Kylian Mbappé will be able to play for his country at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

With just over three and a half months to go until the Paris 2024 Games, there are still uncertainties surrounding the defence system designed to protect Paris from a hypothetical attack at the Opening Ceremony, when more than 300,000 people will gather with the eyes of the world upon them.