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Top posts of the year

And their main takeaways
117 implied HN points 05 Jul 23
  1. Riots and demonstrations have broken out in Paris due to frustration, poverty, and discrimination.
  2. There is intense political polarization in France around issues of policing and order.
  3. Understanding the roots of violent protest does not excuse the violence but helps in comprehending the conditions that lead to such responses.
39 implied HN points 09 Feb 24
  1. Paris is expected to be crowded and intense during the Summer Olympics with 15.3 million visitors.
  2. Only 22% of visitors to Paris for the Olympics are expected to have tickets to the events.
  3. Many visitors will come to Paris to soak in the excitement of the Olympics and see the opening ceremonies along the Seine.
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