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The effects on France from the Ukrainian invasion

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the specific effects on France due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There’s an Eiffel Tower mini-history lesson, The Sound Kitchen mailbag, "Music from Erwan", and of course, the new quiz question. Just click on the “Audio”…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 26, 2022

The Eiffel Tower has just got six metres taller - here's how and why

The Eiffel Tower grew 6 metres (19.69 ft) on Tuesday after a new digital radio antenna was attached to the top

Irish Mirror · Mar 21, 2022

Eiffel Tower grows for fourth time in 133-year history as it reaches an extra 20ft

France's iconic Eiffel Tower already stands out against the Paris skyline but now the landmark has become even taller thanks to a new update

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

India is building world’s highest rail bridge in Kashmir, 35 meters taller than Eiffel Tower

India is puttingthe final touches to the world’s highest rail bridge in Kashmir that was first attempted by the British in 1898. The arched project will dwarf the Eiffel Tower in Paris and a lofty Chinese bridge which now holds the world title.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2022

Legoland offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for one family to have their home replicated in Miniland

The plot is located near Leeds Castle and has stunning views of the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022

Eiffel Tower to project colours of Ukraine's national flag

The Eiffel Tower in Paris will be illuminated with the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag over the weekend in a show of solidarity with Kyiv after the invasion by Russian forces.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 26, 2022

Paris' Eiffel Tower lights up in national colours of Ukraine

The Eiffel Tower lit up on Friday in the national blue-and-yellow colours of Ukraine, at the request of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo which Hidalgo said was to express solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the wake of Russia's attack.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Couple startled after Ryanair 'sends them to the wrong country 750 miles away'

Simon Forster and Emma Schofield had expected to be enjoying away in Copenhagen, only to be confronted with the Eiffel Tower in Paris after travelling from Manchester Airport

Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2022