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Paris in ‘heatwave mode’ has banned alcohol at some public events. Can other cities follow its lead? | Helen Massy-Beresford
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Paris in ‘heatwave mode’ has banned alcohol at some public events. Can other cities follow its lead? | Helen Massy-Beresford

The Guardian Environment · Jun 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

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The Paris authorities banned the consumption of alcohol in public spaces (apart from cafe terraces) during the festival, just one of the measures they can put in place to keep citizens safe once the city reaches vigilance rouge canicule – red heatwave alert.Helen Massy-Beresford is a British journalist and editor who lives in Paris Continue reading...

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