The iconic helium-powered balloon that attracted myriads of tourists during the Paris Olympic Games is making a comeback to light up the French capital's skyline.

The 30-meter-tall floating ring first dazzled during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The cauldron's return is part of French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to preserve the Games' spirit in the city.

GENEVA (AP) — The International Olympic Committee paid its president Thomas Bach $350,000 in income and expenses in 2024, his final full year in office. The sum included a salary-like payment — or ...

Greece’s top alpine skier, AJ Ginnis, will carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics Lighting Ceremony in November. NEW The decision has been unanimously approved by the Hellenic Olympic ...

In a significant step for Greek tourism, Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Hellenic Olympic Committee President Isidoros Kouvelos signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to promote sports tourism. This ...

PARIS — The Paris Games may be over, but the flame is still rising — just don’t call it Olympic. The helium-powered balloon that lit up the French capital’s skyline during the 2024 Games ...

PARIS (AP) — The Paris Games may be over, but the flame is still rising — just don’t call it Olympic. The helium-powered balloon that lit up the French capital’s skyline during the 2024 ...

Posted: Jun 13, 2025 / 08:07 AM CDT Updated: Jun 13, 2025 / 08:11 AM CDT PARIS (AP) — The Paris Games may be over, but the flame is still rising — just don’t call it Olympic.

PARIS (AP) — The Paris Games may be over, but the flame is still rising — just don’t call it Olympic. The helium-powered balloon that lit up the French capital’s skyline during the 2024 Games is ...