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Ritual ahead of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 10, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 10, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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China: Traffic Police Officer Helps Dog Cross Road, Dog Follows Him Back

On December 23, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a traffic police officer was filmed helping a small dog cross a busy road after the animal approached him. After carrying the dog to safety, the officer returned to direct traffic, with the dog following him back into the intersection and staying by his side.

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CES tech show in Las Vegas

U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang talks about the self-driving AI platform Alpamayo that his company developed to improve automobile safety during a keynote speech in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, 2026, ahead of the four-day CES technology show opening in the U.S. city on Jan. 6.

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China: Dog Rescued from Fast-Flowing River in Hunan

On June 20, 2024, two men worked together to rescue a dog trapped in a fast-flowing river following heavy rain in Changde, Hunan. After the animal was unable to climb a ladder placed by one rescuer, a man in a red shirt stepped into the current to lift the dog to safety.

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Paris Road Safety Tribute At Arc de Triomphe - Paris

A Paris road safety tribute organized by Association Antoine Alleno is held as artwork is projected onto the Arc de Triomphe during a sound and light show for New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Road Safety Tribute At Arc de Triomphe - Paris

A Paris road safety tribute organized by Association Antoine Alleno is held as artwork is projected onto the Arc de Triomphe during a sound and light show for New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Road Safety Tribute At Arc de Triomphe - Paris

A Paris road safety tribute organized by Association Antoine Alleno is held as artwork is projected onto the Arc de Triomphe during a sound and light show for New Year celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Driver Tows Giant Fish Through City Street

On September 16, 2025, passersby in Anhui province, eastern China, were startled to see a white car towing a massive fish. The fish was suspended from the rear window by a rope threaded through its mouth, with its tail nearly scraping the road and its body almost as tall as the vehicle. While some locals speculated the driver was flaunting a trophy catch, others raised concerns over hygiene and traffic safety.

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Madrid Police Headquarters Presents New Years Eve Security Plan - Madrid

The City Council of Madrid announces the security and emergency device designed by the City Council for the celebration of the preúvas of the 30th, as well as the New Year's Eve of Wednesday 31st, in Puerta del Sol, on December 30, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The device has a large number of Municipal Police officers, as well as SAMUR-Protección Civil personnel, with the aim of ensuring the safety of both celebrations. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Residents Evacuated in Valencia as Flooding Causes Barxeta Ravine to Overflow

Heavy rain in Spain's Valencia region caused the Barxeta ravine to overflow on Sunday, December 28, forcing residents in the towns of Pobla Llarga and Carcaixent to evacuate. The Civil Guard preemptively relocated dozens of people to a local youth center as a safety measure as floodwaters threatened nearby homes.

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China: Man Climbs 30-Meter Tree to Rescue Stranded Cat

This video shows the heartwarming moment a Chinese man risked his own safety to rescue a helpless cat stranded high above the ground for more than a week. Filmed on December 11, 2025, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the footage captures retired veteran Zhang Yuhua climbing a nearly 30-meter-tall metasequoia tree to save a small cat trapped at the top. Using only his bare hands and no professional climbing equipment, Zhang carefully made his way up the towering tree. According to the video, the cat had been stuck there for nine days and was growing visibly weaker. After several tense moments, he reached the cat, secured it, and slowly descended, prompting applause from onlookers. Zhang later said the cat was taken to a temporary foster shelter for care and observation.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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China: Dog Pulled to Safety After Falling Into Freezing Lake in Lanzhou

A video from December 13, 2025, in Lanzhou, Gansu, shows a man rescuing a dog trapped in a freezing lake. The dog struggled in the icy water as the man repeatedly threw a lifebuoy from the shore, adjusting his aim each time. The rescue ended successfully when the dog grabbed the lifebuoy and was pulled safely onto land, shaken but alive.

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China: Dramatic Ice Rescue Saves Man from Freezing Lake in Liaoning

A video from December 7, 2025, in Fushun, Liaoning, shows residents rescuing a young man who fell through thin ice into freezing water. One man carefully crawled across the ice to pass him a rope, and with help from others, they pulled him to safety as onlookers watched anxiously.

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Australia: Chaos Ensues After Youth Gathering Turns Unruly at Mordialloc Beach

Riot police were deployed to Mordialloc Beach in Melbourne’s south-east on Wednesday, December 17, after a large gathering of youths turned unruly, raising public safety concerns and forcing a nearby Woolworths supermarket into lockdown. According to local media, more than 100 youths had gathered in the area when police were first called shortly after 3 p.m. following reports of a brawl at the store. The group later moved to the beach, where footage shared online showed mostly shirtless youths surrounding police officers. One teenager was taken into custody as officers moved in to disperse the crowd and restore order.

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosa Parks Neighbourhood Fights Against The Crack Addicts - France

Parents protested outside a school in the Rosa Parks neighborhood of Paris's 19th arrondissement, against the presence of people using crack cocaine, and expressed their concerne about the growing insecurity and the danger to children. It is reported that several companies in the district have hired private security guards to ensure the safety of their employees, on December 12, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Building in Nanjing

On November 14, 2025, in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a huge blaze broke out at a complex. Flames engulfed the building, sending thick black smoke spiraling into the clouds. The terrifying footage showed the fire spreading rapidly inside the structure. Chinese viewers expressed shock and concern, saying it was unimaginable how dangerous it would be if anyone were trapped inside. The video served as a grim reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention.

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emergency Plan Level 1 Activated in Seville

Image of Seville Local Police officers on duty after activating the Emergency Plan Level 1. On November 28, 2025 in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The Seville City Council has activated the Emergency Plan Level 1 in the city to ensure safety during the Christmas holidays in anticipation of a significant influx of public. Photo by Eduardo Briones / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Tigress Carries Cub Back to Safety in Henan

On July 19, 2025, in Puyang, Henan, a tiny tiger cub — not even a month old — crawled out of its enclosure to drink water. Before it could take a second sip, a tigress quickly appeared, eyes sharp with concern. She gently picked up the cub in her mouth and carried it back into the cage to keep it safe.

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Satellite Views of Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption

Handout photo dated on November 23, 2025 shows The Day Atmosphere Air Pollution Dust & Haze Volcanoes. On 23 November 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, located approximately 800 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa, erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years. As a result of the eruption, a large sulfur dioxide (SO₂) plume was emitted into the atmosphere. This image, derived from data acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite on 24 November, shows the plume extending for approximately 3,700 kilometres from Ethiopia to the Arabian Sea. The atmospheric monitoring capabilities of Copernicus Sentinel-5P support the detection and tracking of volcanic gas emissions, which are important for aviation safety, air quality assessments, and climate monitoring. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-5P imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippe Tabarot Visits The Saint-Denis Maintenance And Intervention Center

Illustration of the DiRIF intervention vehicles on highway and freeway during the French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot visits at the Saint-Denis Maintenance and Intervention Center (CEI), one of the operational departments of the Ile-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), to review the measures put in place in Ile-de-France, the safety and traffic on the roads in winter. and meet with the teams working to ensure 24-hour monitoring of the network. on November 20, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippe Tabarot Visits The Saint-Denis Maintenance And Intervention Center

French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot visits the Saint-Denis Maintenance and Intervention Center (CEI), one of the operational departments of the Ile-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), to review the measures put in place in Ile-de-France, the safety and traffic on the roads in winter. and meet with the teams working to ensure 24-hour monitoring of the network. on November 20, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippe Tabarot Visits The Saint-Denis Maintenance And Intervention Center

French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot visits the Saint-Denis Maintenance and Intervention Center (CEI), one of the operational departments of the Ile-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), to review the measures put in place in Ile-de-France, the safety and traffic on the roads in winter. and meet with the teams working to ensure 24-hour monitoring of the network. on November 20, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippe Tabarot Visits The Saint-Denis Maintenance And Intervention Center

French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot visits the Saint-Denis Maintenance and Intervention Center (CEI), one of the operational departments of the Ile-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), to review the measures put in place in Ile-de-France, the safety and traffic on the roads in winter. and meet with the teams working to ensure 24-hour monitoring of the network. on November 20, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippe Tabarot Visits The Saint-Denis Maintenance And Intervention Center

Illustration of the Maintenance and Intervention Center during the French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot visits at the Saint-Denis Maintenance and Intervention Center (CEI), one of the operational departments of the Ile-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), to review the measures put in place in Ile-de-France, the safety and traffic on the roads in winter. and meet with the teams working to ensure 24-hour monitoring of the network. on November 20, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippe Tabarot Visits The Saint-Denis Maintenance And Intervention Center

Illustration of the DiRIF intervention vehicles on highway and freeway during the French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot visits at the Saint-Denis Maintenance and Intervention Center (CEI), one of the operational departments of the Ile-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), to review the measures put in place in Ile-de-France, the safety and traffic on the roads in winter. and meet with the teams working to ensure 24-hour monitoring of the network. on November 20, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippe Tabarot Visits The Saint-Denis Maintenance And Intervention Center

French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot visits the Saint-Denis Maintenance and Intervention Center (CEI), one of the operational departments of the Ile-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), to review the measures put in place in Ile-de-France, the safety and traffic on the roads in winter. and meet with the teams working to ensure 24-hour monitoring of the network. on November 20, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippe Tabarot Visits The Saint-Denis Maintenance And Intervention Center

French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot visits the Saint-Denis Maintenance and Intervention Center (CEI), one of the operational departments of the Ile-de-France Roads Directorate (DiRIF), to review the measures put in place in Ile-de-France, the safety and traffic on the roads in winter. and meet with the teams working to ensure 24-hour monitoring of the network. on November 20, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM