Paris, France, Sept 29, 2026 (AFP) - Paris Eiffel Tower says chief to step down after uproar over removing women staff

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2026-09-29

The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Patrick Branco Ruivo, who has been director general of the Paris landmark since 2018, would leave his job at the end of the year after an internal probe revealed that "operational flaws and shortcomings" in organising the visit led to......

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