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Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors as deal with unions reached after six-day strike

Eiffel Tower reopened after strike

Renovation investment promised by 2031 [ more ]

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Eiffel Tower Is Closed for 4th Day as Its Workers Strike

Labor strike at Eiffel Tower affecting tourists

Workers striking over financial mismanagement for essential renovation [ more ]

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Eiffel Tower closed for second day as staff extend strike over financing

The Eiffel Tower in Paris faced a second day of closure due to staff strikes over financial management.

Unions are demanding more funding from the city of Paris to maintain the landmark and criticize the operator for financial mismanagement. [ more ]

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Eiffel Tower turns visitors away for the second day

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is shut due to a strike by employees seeking salary increases and improved maintenance.

The strike may continue for days or weeks, affecting visitors and potentially lasting through the Summer Games in Paris. [ more ]

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Gold, Silver and Iron? Olympic Medals Will Have Piece of Eiffel Tower

Medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will include a piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.

The iron used in the medals will be recycled fragments from the original construction. [ more ]

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The Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after a six-day closure due to an employee strike

The Eiffel Tower reopened after a closure due to strike demands.

An investment of 380 million euros for renovation work was promised. [ more ]

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Eiffel Tower to reopen Sunday as workers end strike

The Eiffel Tower in France is reopening after a five-day strike due to a deal struck with unions.

Parties agreed on monitoring investment, with a plan for 380 million euros toward maintenance by 2031. [ more ]

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Eiffel Tower closed for fourth day as staff strike over lack of financing

Unions strike over Eiffel Tower management

SETE criticized for financial management [ more ]

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Paris's Eiffel Tower closes as workers go on strike over management

Eiffel Tower temporarily closed due to staff strike over financial management

Unions criticize operator SETE for inflated estimates of future visitor numbers and construction costs. [ more ]

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Prosecutor seeks terror-linked charge for man accused of killing tourist near Eiffel Tower

Anti-terrorism prosecutors in France have requested preliminary charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist organization for the man accused of fatally stabbing a tourist near the Eiffel Tower.

The stabbing has raised concerns about how people convicted of terrorism-linked crimes can roam freely after serving their sentences. [ more ]

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The Debate - Age of violence? Eiffel Tower attack adds to security concerns in France

France's interior minister calls a fatal stabbing near the Eiffel Tower a 'failure of psychiatric care'.

The debate examines the line between terrorism and mental health issues, and explores the impact of social media on violence. [ more ]

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German tourist killed and British man among two injured in Paris attack

A British man was injured in a suspected terror attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The attacker shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and had a history of planning attacks. [ more ]

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German tourist killed and British man among two injured in Paris attack

A British man was injured in a suspected terror attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The attacker shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and had a history of planning attacks. [ more ]

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German tourist killed in stabbing near Eiffel Tower in Paris

A German tourist was killed and two others were wounded in a knife attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The attacker, a 26-year-old French citizen, had a history of mental illness and had previously been sentenced for planning another attack. [ more ]

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Tourist stabbed to death in Paris 'terror' attack

A terrorist attack took place near the Eiffel Tower, leaving one person dead and two others injured.

The attacker, known to authorities as a radical Islamist, shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before being arrested. [ more ]

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Deadly knife attack in central Paris, assailant arrested

One person died and two others were injured after an assailant stabbed passers-by near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The suspect shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before being arrested and was known for radical Islamism and psychiatric problems. [ more ]

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Deadly knife attack in central Paris, assailant arrested

One person died and two others were injured after an assailant stabbed passers-by near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The suspect shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before being arrested and was known for radical Islamism and psychiatric problems. [ more ]

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Countdown to the Paris Olympics: Eiffel Tower at the Heart of the Action!

Exciting venues for Paris Olympics 2024 near Eiffel Tower offer unique experiences and breathtaking views. [ more ]

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Striking workers again close down the Eiffel Tower ahead of its starring role in the Paris Olympics

Striking workers closed Eiffel Tower for three days demanding salary hikes and better maintenance.

The Eiffel Tower operator's business model criticized for prioritizing visitor numbers over employee pay and maintenance costs. [ more ]

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'Like a precious stone': Paris Olympic medals feature pieces of the Eiffel Tower

Medals for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron from the original Eiffel Tower.

The design by Chaumet includes a circular arrangement of ridges to catch the light and evoke the sun's rays. [ more ]

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The Paris Olympics medals are monumental: They're made with metal chunks from the Eiffel Tower

Gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Paris Games and Paralympics will contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower as a unique design element.

The iron pieces embedded in the medals were cut from girders and other parts of the Eiffel Tower during renovations. [ more ]

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Discover France in a Different Way with Backroads' Active Travel Experiences

France is a popular vacation destination

The Eiffel Tower is a must-visit landmark in Paris [ more ]

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German tourist killed and British man among two injured in Paris attack

A British man was injured in a suspected terror attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The attacker shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and had a history of planning attacks. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Deadly knife attack in central Paris, assailant arrested

One person died and two others were injured after an assailant stabbed passers-by near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The suspect shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before being arrested and was known for radical Islamism and psychiatric problems. [ more ]

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