Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened on September 8, 2026, after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The operating company, SETE, acknowledged that instructions were given to limit interactions with women, leading to staff outrage. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) apologized for the incident, stating that no one was prevented from accessing the Eiffel Tower.