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Eiffel Tower shuts amid allegations female staff were removed during visit of Hindu monks

A delegation of 100 people linked to the Hindu group made a private visit to the tower

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Eiffel Tower to reopen after staff protest over sidelining of women

The Eiffel Tower is expected to reopen after staff protested against female employees being sidelined during a visit by Hindu group BAPS. The tower operator acknowledged the delegation had requested limited “interactions with women”, saying the conditions should never have been accepted. BAPS has apologised.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in Paris

France braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. In Paris, swimming would be allowed from Wednesday evening under lifeguard supervision in one part of the Canal Saint-Martin in the east of the city, mayor…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Paris bedbug crisis: What are bedbugs and how can you get rid of them?

As bed bugs cause panic in Paris, we look at how Londoners can spot an infestation – and hopefully prevent the next one

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023

Paris city hall 'not worried' riots will affect 2024 Olympics

Paris city hall has said Monday it is "not worried" about knock-on effects from almost a week of riots on next year's Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4, 2023

Gunman in Paris Kills Three in Attack on Kurdish Center, Sparking Protests

A gunman shot dead three people at a Kurdish cultural center and nearby Kurdish cafe in central Paris on Friday, prompting scores of protesters to take to nearby streets. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said the suspected assailant had clearly wanted to target foreigners, but there was no evidence yet…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022