Tag: renovations
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Louvre Strike Shuts Down Paris Icon as Workers Demand Renovations and Staffing
Overview: The Louvre in shutdown amid labor action The Louvre, one of the world’s most visited cultural institutions, was forced to close its doors on Monday as employees staged a strike demanding urgent renovations and a boost in staffing levels. The walkout also targeted a recent increase in ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, drawing…
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Two The Block Homes Still for Sale at $3.1 Million Each: What Buyers Should Expect Now
Update on The Block auctions and current price expectations Two homes from the latest season of The Block are still on the market almost two weeks after the televised auction. Agents for each property have set a single asking price of 3.1 million Australian dollars. This price point gives potential buyers a clear barometer for…
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Rescuers Race to Free Man Trapped in Partly Collapsed Medieval Tower in Rome
Emergency at the Torre dei Conti: Collapse during Renovations In central Rome, a dramatic rescue operation unfolded as rescuers raced to free a man trapped inside the Torre dei Conti, a medieval watchtower near the Roman Forum. The structure, a hallmark of Rome’s historic core, partially collapsed twice during ongoing renovations, trapping the man on…