7 hrs ago

Eiffel Tower Reopens After Staff Walkout Over Women Colleagues

The Eiffel Tower closed after some workers stopped working.

They were protesting the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group.

The group later said it was sorry.

The tower reopened on Tuesday.

Visitors could enter through security checkpoints shortly before 9:30 am.

The tower’s website also said it was open.

An AFP reporter saw visitors entering.

The report does not give the exact length of the closure.

Key facts

Status: The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday.
Cause of walkout: Staff protested the removal of women colleagues during a visit.
Visiting group: A Hindu religious group was visiting the tower.
Response: The group later apologized.
Observed entry time: Visitors were passing through security shortly before 9:30 am Tuesday.
Official confirmation: The Eiffel Tower website said the monument was open.

deccanchronicle.com · 8 hrs ago