The Eiffel Tower was originally inaugurated for the 1889 equivalent of the World Expo. Photo: AFP
The city of Paris announced a 45% increase in funding to upgrade the Eiffel Tower as it gears up its bid to host the 2024 Olympics. The 15-year plan is now projected to cost €300mil (RM1.423bil) overall, for an annual outlay of €20mil (RM94.88mil), up from €13.7mil (RM65mil).
Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to "highlight the Eiffel Tower even further, to make it a flawless showcase of the Parisian welcome," city hall said in a statement.
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