Can the Olympics change an area’s reputation?

Can the Olympics change an area’s reputation?

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La course au logement à Paris pourrait être un sport olympique à part entière. Le nombre de locations diminue considérablement, tandis que les prix flambent.


Traduction :

The race for accommodation in Paris could be an Olympic sport in itself. The number o ...

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