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The Eiffel Tower was a central backdrop for several Olympic events. Paris: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced. The rings were mounted ahead of the Paris Olympics and became a popular tourist attraction. However, the mayor’s decision to keep them as is…
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Olympic Rings are displayed on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Paris’s mayor said Friday that she intended to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028 despite criticism of the idea from some residents and lawmakers. The logo of five interlocking rings was erected on…
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Staff at the Eiffel Tower went on strike earlier this year. (Representational) Paris: Paris city hall on Friday voted to increase the Eiffel Tower adult admission price by 20 percent from next month to help pay for urgent renovation work. Visitors currently pay 29.40 euros ($31.90) for a ride by lift to the top of…
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National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) Unified Payment Interface (UPI) being formally launched at the Eiffel Tower on February 2, 2024 | Photo Credit: PTI India on Friday formally launched UPI at the iconic Eiffel Tower here, terming it as taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of taking UPI global. “UPI formally launched at the…
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