Off the rails: Paris Olympics marred by crime, strikes and sabotage before even starting PART 2

Off the rails: Paris Olympics marred by crime, strikes and sabotage before even starting PART 2 ️ Strikes: The Paris Games have been nicknamed the ’Strike Olympics’ as French labor unions plan widespread strikes in key sectors, including hotel employees, airport workers, and opening ceremony performers, all protesting over wage disputes. ️ Food shortages: Despite France’s reputation for gourmet cuisine, athletes in the Olympic Village have faced food shortages, complaining about both the quality and quantity of meals, which have fallen short of the Michelin star experience they were promised. ️ Crime: The Games’ spotlight has exposed Paris’s seedier side, with reports of crimes involving Olympians and tourists, including the Argentinian men’s football team being robbed, Channel Nine staffers being attacked during an attempted robbery, and an Australian tourist gang-raped by five men. ️ Stinky situation: Paris also faces another unseemly threat on the eve of the Olympics, with citiz... Source: Sputnik International
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