"Macron Considers Moving Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to Stadium for Security Reasons"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Macron Considers Moving Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to Stadium for Security Reasons"
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French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, initially planned on the Seine River, may be moved to the national stadium due to security concerns. The event, set for July 26, is expected to be the first Olympic opening ceremony outside a stadium setting, with 10,500 athletes parading through Paris on boats. Security measures, including potential itinerary changes and restricted access, have been heightened in response to the high security alert. Macron also expressed the desire for an Olympic truce and diplomatic efforts to involve various world leaders in promoting peace during the games.

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