Discussion on efforts to improve the state of the Seine River in Paris before the Olympics, including infrastructure projects and the cost involved. The possibility of opening the river for swimming is also examined.
Russia has added at least Rbs3.4tn ($37bn) to its budget for this year, the war between Israel and Hamas is starting to bite into Israel's economy, and Spain’s ruling Socialist party has sealed a contentious amnesty deal with Catalan separatists. Plus, Paris is rushing to make the river Seine clean enough for Olympic athletes to swim next summer.
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