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Eiffel Tower Workers Strike After Female Staff Removed for Religious Delegation

Employees at the Eiffel Tower staged a strike and the landmark temporarily closed after management removed female staff members to accommodate a visiting Hindu religious delegation. The tower reopened following widespread criticism and an apology from the organizing group.

8 Sept, 05:15 — 8 Sept, 09:29
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bloombergHigh1h ago

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 a staff strike that shut the landmark for a day.

By Shruti Srivastava and Vidya Root

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le-mondeHigh3h ago

Eiffel Tower set to reopen following protest over removal of women staff

The Paris monument was expected to reopen on Tuesday after staff walked out in protest of instructions for women to minimize their presence to accommodate a visiting Hindu group.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff

A Hindu religious delegation had requested that 'interactions with women' be limited during its visit.

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times-ukMostly Factual5h ago

Strike at Eiffel Tower after female staff ‘told to be out of sight’ - The Times

Strike at Eiffel Tower after female staff ‘told to be out of sight’  The Times

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DWHigh3h ago

India news: Hindu group apologizes over Eiffel Tower row

After the Eiffel Tower was closed amid a staff strike over alleged discrimination, Hindu group BAPS issued an apology, but maintained that no one was denied access. DW has more.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Don't let 'regressive men' run religion: CJP's Dipke on Eiffel Tower row

Eiffel Tower staff protested after female employees were allegedly moved during a BAPS delegation visit. The company operating the tower acknowledged the delegation's request for limited interactions with women. This incident sparked outrage among employees and French political leaders. Paris Mayor called the arrangements unacceptable and unacceptable for foreign visitors. The BAPS Hindu temple in Paris apologized for any pain or inconvenience caused.

By SHREEDHAR RATHI

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

'No access denied': BAPS amid France backlash in Eiffel Tower-female staff row

The Eiffel Tower was closed after staff walked out over allegations that female employees were “humiliated” during a BAPS delegation visit.

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over women staff removal during Hindu group’s visit - The Straits Times

Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over women staff removal during Hindu group’s visit  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

Paris opens probe into women staff being 'sidelined' during Hindu group's Eiffel Tower visit

Female employees at the Eiffel Tower were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a ​Hindu religious delegation at the weekend, according to union representatives, prompting a staff protest ‌and an investigation by Paris city authorities. A delegation of about 100 ​people linked to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, or BAPS, made ​a private visit to the Eiffel Tower on Saturday. The spiritual movement later apologised for “any pain or inconvenience caused” by the i...

By none@none.com (ReutersAFP)

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

Eiffel Tower reopens after spat over removing women staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group that later apologised, AFP reports. Shortly before 9:30 am on Tuesday, visitors were passing through security checkpoints at the foot of the tower, the AFP journalist said. On its website, the Read More: https://punchng.com/eiffel-tower-reopens-after-spat-over-removing-women-staff/

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised. The post Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff appeared first on Vanguard News.

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daily-mirror-lk8 Sept, 05:06First to report

Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

delo8 Sept, 05:09

Eifflov stolp zaprt po zahtevi po umiku zaposlenih žensk

CNN8 Sept, 05:13

Eiffel Tower closed due to strike after female staff allegedly removed for religious group - CNN

times-uk8 Sept, 05:15

Strike at Eiffel Tower after female staff ‘told to be out of sight’ - The Times

straits-times8 Sept, 05:20

Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over women staff removal during Hindu group’s visit - The Straits Times

Yahoo8 Sept, 06:09

Eiffel Tower closed due to strike after female staff allegedly removed for religious group

la-repubblica8 Sept, 06:40

Francia, donne nascoste per accontentare le richieste della delegazione indù: sciopero dei lavoratori della Tour Eiffel

Dawn8 Sept, 06:45

Paris opens probe into women staff being 'sidelined' during Hindu group's Eiffel Tower visit

DW8 Sept, 06:46

India news: Hindu group apologizes over Eiffel Tower row

aftonbladet8 Sept, 06:54

Kvinnonobb stängde Eiffeltornet

svenska-dagbladet8 Sept, 06:54

Eiffeltornet fick stänga – kvinnor portades

Al Jazeera8 Sept, 07:12

Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff

faz8 Sept, 07:16

Eiffelturm-Personal streikt: Management stellt Frauen vom Dienst ab

Times of India8 Sept, 07:23

Don't let 'regressive men' run religion: CJP's Dipke on Eiffel Tower row

le-monde8 Sept, 07:28

Eiffel Tower set to reopen following protest over removal of women staff

hindustan-times8 Sept, 07:28

'No access denied': BAPS amid France backlash in Eiffel Tower-female staff row

le-figaro8 Sept, 07:42

Femmes écartées à la tour Eiffel pour la visite d’une délégation hindoue : Ariel Weil dénonce des «cadres un peu zélés»

tvn248 Sept, 07:58

Burza po wizycie na Wieży Eiffla. Symbol Paryża zamknięty dla zwiedzających

punch-ng8 Sept, 08:32

Eiffel Tower reopens after spat over removing women staff

irish-independent8 Sept, 08:45

Eiffel Tower workers strike after female staff removed during Hindu visit

morgunbladid8 Sept, 09:09

Opnaði aftur eftir deilu um kvenkyns starfsfólk

vanguard-ng8 Sept, 09:23

Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff

bloomberg8 Sept, 09:29

Hindu Group Apologizes After Eiffel Tower Visit Sparks Strike

delfi-lt8 Sept, 09:44

Eifelio bokštas buvo uždarytas dėl streiko

irozhlas8 Sept, 10:00Latest update

Zaměstnanci z Eiffelovy věže protestovali za práva kolegyň. Musely odejít kvůli náboženské skupině