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Monday, October 12, 2015

"The symbol of France" temporarily closed

One of the symbols and the pride of France - the Eiffel Tower had to be temporarily closed due to a series of staff working in these strikes.


The Eiffel Tower, symbol of France also closed because employees on strike

French economy in general and tourism in particular seriously affected after a strike by air traffic staff at Charles de Gaulles airport, Paris. An estimated 40% of flights delayed, damage to almost 70 million Euro.


Charles de Gaulle airport and some other locations in France are affected after protests

Most recently, tourism icon of France - the Eiffel Tower is to be temporarily closed due to staff strike. Numerous staff here masse leave to protest public spending cuts, raising the retirement age and the rules allow for easy dismissal of government employees French.


Eiffel Tower closes one day, the French tourism industry at least $ 410,000 damage

On average, the Eiffel Tower to welcome around 25,000 visitors to visit each day. With a price admission 15:50 Euro (approximately 359,000 contracts), the closure makes the tourism industry lost at least $ 410 000 France / day. This figure does not include the cost of visitors come here shopping and dining.

Speaking to "The Local", Stephane Dieu, a representative of the union said: "90% of workers marched and banners placed at the foot of the Eiffel Tower".
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