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Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit

BBC World News·September 7, 2026·1 min read
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit

The Eiffel Tower was shut down today after female staff protested over being moved for religious visitors. Paris's mayor announced an investigation, while a union rep said the women were left "humiliated." The protest halted tower operations, highlighting tensions over workplace accommodation policies.

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