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Paris Olympic tapestry weaves together heritage of art and sport

Olympic organisers this week unveiled the official Olympic Games tapestry based on a design by Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi. The brightly-coloured triptych gives pride of place to the Eiffel tower and two new urban sports incorporated into the competition.

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French Counter-Strike team re-sign star French player, celebrate by sticking him on a golden gun-throne in front of the Eiffel Tower because they're French

At least he's not in a beret carrying some onions.

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Viktor Axelsen: A Majestic Presence At The Eiffel Tower

Danish badminton star Viktor Axelsen's photoshoot at the Eiffel Tower showcases his blend of athleticism and style, solidifying his status as a global spor...

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Enchanting Eiffel Tower Night Photoshoot With Endi Demneri

Endi Demneri's enchanting photo shoot against the Eiffel Tower at night exudes elegance and cinematic charm, showcasing her impeccable style and charisma i...

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Sitting Front Row in Paris Changed Everything for Camila Coelho

Ten years on, Paris is still her favorite place in the world.

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Ailing Eiffel Tower Dragged Into Power Play For Paris City Hall

The Eiffel Tower, attacked by rust and well behind on its maintenance schedule, has taken centre stage in a power struggle between the Paris mayor and her main rival, the French minister of culture.

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Paris' Eiffel Tower to reopen after six-day strike

France's Eiffel Tower that had been closed for six days by a strike will reopen Sunday after the monument's management announced a deal had been struck with unions.

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Eiffel Tower To Remain Closed Saturday Morning, Unions Say

France's Eiffel Tower was to remain closed on Saturday morning as staff voted to extend a strike over the monument's management, unions said Friday.

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Eiffel Tower Closed Again Due To Worker Strikes

Eiffel Tower workers strike for fair pay and maintenance, impacting operations and upcoming Paris Olympics.

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Eiffel Tower closed again as staff extend strike

The Eiffel Tower will remain closed for a second straight day Tuesday as staff extend a strike. There was every chance that the monument would also stay shuttered on Wednesday, a union representative said.

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Eiffel Tower Closed Again As Staff Extend Strike: Union

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, will remain closed for a second straight day Tuesday as staff extend a strike, a union representative said. The strike started Monday in protest over the way the monument is managed financially.

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Strike closes Eiffel Tower again as staff denounce financial management

Employees at the Eiffel Tower are on strike Monday to protest against the way the monument is managed financially. The strike has closed the tower for the second time in two months, and comes as Paris is getting ready to welcome millions of visitors for the Olympic Games.

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Eiffel Tower Closes As Staff Go On Strike

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, was closed Monday after staff went on strike, unions told AFP. The strike, which was called to protest over the way the monument is managed financially, could be extended, they said.

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A Car-free Eiffel Tower Zone? Paris Mayor Faces Pushback

Removing cars from an expanse around the Eiffel Tower to create a green pathway sounds pretty good on paper, but the mayor of Paris is struggling to win over residents and above all the police force to revamp one of the city's most celebrated views.

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The Paris Olympics medals will have pieces of the Eiffel Tower

A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes' necks at the Paris Games and Paralympics.

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Paris Olympics Medals Inlaid with Eiffel Tower Iron Chunks

Discover the revolutionary design of the medals for the 2024 Paris Games, embedded with iron pieces from the iconic Eiffel Tower, a true piece of history.

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Paris Olympics and Paralympics Medals to Feature Eiffel Tower Chunk

Discover the unique medals of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, each containing a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Learn more about this historic feat here.

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Paris Olympics Medals To Contain 'Piece Of Eiffel Tower'

The medals awarded at this year's Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the original Eiffel Tower in their centre, organisers said as they unveiled their design on Thursday.

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Paris 2024 and Chaumet unveil Olympic and Paralympic medals

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals designed by Chaumet are not just emblems of champions but are storytelling jewellery

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Sofia Carson: A Stunning Icon amidst the Eiffel Tower Splendor

Discover Sofia Carson's stunning photo shoot at the Eiffel Tower, showcasing her elegant style and timeless beauty against an iconic backdrop.

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Fake Image of Farmers at Eiffel Tower Circulates Online

Discover the truth behind a viral image of French farmers protesting near the Eiffel Tower. Learn how AI-generated images can deceive social media users.

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New Anti-Ukraine Disinfo Campaign Aims To Bog Down Western Media

A message on X asked a major French channel to verify what seemed to be a Deutsche Welle report about a Ukrainian artist who "sawed down the Eiffel Tower."

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Fake videos generated by AI go viral, leading people to ask if Big Ben is on fire

Widely-spread video of Big Ben in flames has gained millions of views on TikTok

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Curtain Drops For Eiffel Tower Puppet Theatre Before Paris Games

Julien Sommer has been putting on a puppet show in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower since he was 15, filling his picturesque theatre with starry-eyed children and their parents several times a week.

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Strikes Shut Doors At World-famous French Monuments

Tourists travelling to visit historic French landmarks the Eiffel Tower and Normandy's Mont Saint Michel have found their doors closed for part of the past two weeks, as striking workers complain of underinvestment and too many visitors.

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