France on Monday enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, a world first welcomed by women’s rights groups as historic and harshly criticised by anti-abortion groups. MPs and senators overwhelmingly backed the move, by 780 votes against 72, in a special joint vote of the two houses of parliament, under the gilded ceilings of … Read more
The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors on Sunday after a six-day closure because of striking employees demanding better maintenance of the historic landmark, showing traces of rust, and salary hikes. The operator of the 330-meter (1,083-foot) tower said in a statement it reached an agreement with unions representing the workers after promising to allocate an … Read more
Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away on Monday because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites. A sign was posted at the entrance in English, saying: “Due to a strike, the Eiffel Tower is closed. We apologize.” The hugely popular 330-meter (1083-foot) landmark in central Paris … Read more
Home News Eiffel Tower CLOSES As Paris Monument Staff Goes On Strike For Second Time In Two Months Planning to visit Paris to see the beautiful Eiffel Tower? Your plan may get spoilt as the monument has been closed due to the strikes by its staff. Here’s all you need to know.. Eiffel Tower In Paris New Delhi: … Read more
An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July 26-Aug. 11 Paris Games and Paralympics that … Read more
By Angela Charlton The Associated Press Posted December 27, 2023 9:24 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Eiffel Tower was shut down to visitors Wednesday because of a strike over contract negotiations, the day the Paris monument marks 100 years since the death of its creator, Gustave Eiffel. Tourists can still … Read more
One of the top tourist attractions of the globe, the Eiffel Tower, was closed on Wednesday after staff went on strike. Eiffel Tower Closed, Tourists Disappointed.…, Check Reason Here Paris: Tourists visiting Paris were left disappointed as one of the world’s prime tourist attractions – Eiffel Tower – was closed on Wednesday due to a … Read more
Paris: A person known to the French authorities as a radical Islamist with mental health troubles stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris on Saturday before being arrested, officials said. The attack took place close to the Eiffel Tower during a busy weekend night and came with the country … Read more
