French authorities decided to strengthen protection of the residence of the head of state Francois Hollande in connection with serious threat of terrorist attacks, radio station RTL reported quoting internal order of the Paris police prefecture.

According to intelligence service, suicide bombers can arrange the attack on the Élysée Palace. In this regard, it was ordered to put two police officers on posts instead of one policeman, and to arm law enforcement authorities with submachine guns, Life reported.