Ceremony at the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris

2024 Olympic Games

04.August 2024 MS

The prosecutor's office in Paris launched an investigation into death threats against the organizers of the ceremony

Following a report of death threats against the organizers of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the prosecutor's office in Paris opened an investigation. Scenes at the opening of the Olympics were criticized by religious authorities, including the official Vatican, conservative politicians around the world, but also Russian state officials and religious leaders.

Olympics

30.July 2024 IN THE

Erdogan: Immorality against Christendom in Paris

"I will call the Pope at the first opportunity to share with him the immorality committed against the Christian world and all Christians," Erdogan said, speaking about the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris.

Florian Isser, an officer of the National Gendarmerie carries the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony

Olympic Games in Paris

28.July 2024 TS

Russia criticizes the opening of the Olympic Games: An insult to Christianity

Officials and the church in Russia have condemned the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, calling it cultural suicide and a mockery of Christian tradition. Only a small number of Russian athletes were invited to the Olympic Games, and even fewer responded to the invitation to perform as "neutral" individuals.

Congestion at the Gare de l'Est station in Paris due to an attack on the railway infrastructure

Olympic Games in Paris

26.July 2024 TS

If a morning is a day, France is in trouble

Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, France is facing a series of vandalism attacks on railway infrastructure, as well as serious security threats. The opening ceremony was overshadowed by fears of terrorist attacks, and will be secured by more than 45.000 police officers.