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Iconic closure: Eiffel Tower forced to shut amid nationwide strikes over French spending cuts

Nationwide protests in over 200 French cities disrupted daily life, forcing the Eiffel Tower to close. Unions demand higher taxes on the rich and oppose austerity, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepares budget plans.

Tianducheng: The Chinese Town That Looks Just Like Paris — Complete with an Eiffel Tower

Discover Tianducheng, the Chinese town near Hangzhou that looks strikingly like Paris, complete with a 108-meter replica of the Eiffel Tower. Explore this unique architectural marvel blending European elegance with Chinese culture, perfect for curious travelers seeking an offbeat destination.

European Heatwave: Scorching Heat, Rising Temperature Claims At Least 8 Lives | N18G

Four people died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heatwave continued to grip much of Europe on Wednesday, triggering health alerts and forest fires and forcing the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant. Spanish officials said a wildfire in Catalonia had killed two people a day earlier, and authorities reported heatwave-linked deaths also in Extremadura and Cordoba. France's energy minister reported two deaths linked to the heat, with 300 others taken to hospital. Italy issued red alerts for 18 cities, while in Germany temperatures were forecast to peak at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas, making it the hottest day of the year. Two men over the age of 60 died in separate incidents on the beach in Sardinia from the heat, ANSA news agency reported. Weather forecaster Meteo France said red alerts remained for several areas of central France. watch out to know more.

Planetary parade dazzles Paris: Venus and Moon glow over Eiffel Tower in a stunning celestial photo

Witness a rare cosmic sight as Venus and the crescent moon align beautifully over the Eiffel Tower in Paris, part of a larger planetary parade visible for the next few weeks.

Indians can now use JioFinance app to book tickets at Eiffel tower's official website

The India House at Paris Olympics 2024, conceptualised by Reliance Foundation in partnership with the Indian Olympic Association, is also hosting an experience centre for the JioFinance app.

Barkha Singh cheers for Indian athletes at Paris Olympics, Shares stunning moments from Eiffel Tower

Barkha Singh has been sharing her Olympic journey with her followers on Instagram. In a recent post, she delighted fans with vibrant photos of herself in a stunning red saree.

Strike at the Eiffel Tower in Paris disrupts visits to one of the world's most popular monuments

Tourists planning to visit the Eiffel Tower on Monday were warned of disruptions in multiple languages on the monument’s website.

Capturing memories or losing moments? Paris New Year's celebration sparks debate

As the iconic light show from the Arc de Triomphe during the 2024 countdown shone on Paris, thousands watched in awe.

Drunk US tourists got stuck, fell asleep in Eiffel Tower, rescued next morning

Firefighters, including a specialist unit for recovering people from dangerous heights, were sent to recover the interlopers, the police source added.

Security alert prompts Eiffel Tower evacuation

SETE, the body which runs the site, said bomb disposal experts as well as police were scouring the area, including a restaurant located on one of the floors.

Eiffel Tower lights up in Ukraine flag colours to mark one year of war

Eiffel Tower, one of the world's most visited landmarks, was swathed in blue and yellow light shortly after sundown in the French capital on February 23.

FIFA World Cup 2022: England sends 'message' to France ahead of clash

FIFA World Cup 2022: Les Bleus and the Three Lions will battle for the final semifinal spot in a mouth-watering clash later tonight.

In pics: Stunning images of Chenab Railway Bridge as it emerges from clouds

The world's highest rail bridge, built over river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir, will bring all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir, the Railways had earlier said.

Rusting Eiffel Tower in need of full repairs, reports say

Instead is being given a cosmetic 60 million euro paint job ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

These pictures of the world’s highest railway bridge over Chenab will leave you awestruck

Noted to be the world’s highest rail bridge, it will soar 359 metres above the bed of the River Chenab and will be 30 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.

France| Eiffel Tower visitor numbers climb to pre-Covid levels

One big factor was the return of American tourists, who accounted for 10 percent of overall visits, as well as tourists from nearby European countries.

Eiffel Tower to reopen after record nine-month closure

The lifts of the "Iron Lady" are set to whir back into life, transporting tourists to its 300-metre (1,000-foot) summit, ending a long period of inactivity caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eiffel Tower needs blowtorch to remove ice as snow blankets Europe

Parts of central and northern Europe as well as Britain have been gripped by a cold weather front since the weekend. While snow blanketed the French capital and froze the Eiffel Tower, heavy snowfall tangled traffic and stranded drivers in Germany and the Czech Republic. Workers at the Eiffel Tower had to use a blowtorch to melt the ice collecting on its surface and snow was blocking roads and halting trains and school buses across northern France. Here are some photographs of frozen Europe from the past several days.