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Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit

What to know

  • The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.S1
  • An influential Hindu group, which opened a new temple in Paris addressed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, apologized after a controversial visit to the Eiffel Tower prompted a staff strike that shut the landmark for a day.S2
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1mo Nytimes

Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit

The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.

1mo ABC News

Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit

The Eiffel Tower has reopened to the public after a strike closed it for a day

1mo Bloomberg

Hindu Group Apologizes After Eiffel Tower Visit Sparks Strike

An influential Hindu group, which opened a new temple in Paris addressed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, apologized after a controversial visit to the Eiffel Tower prompted…

Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit

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What to know

  • The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.S1
  • An influential Hindu group, which opened a new temple in Paris addressed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, apologized after a controversial visit to the Eiffel Tower prompted a staff strike that shut the landmark for a day.S2
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S1 Nytimes 1 report · EN
S2 BloombergLead 1 report · EN
ABC News 1 report · EN