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world-news1 year ago

Notre Dame Reopens with Global Leaders and Diplomatic Talks

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has officially reopened after a five-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019. The grand reopening was attended by global leaders and marked by a ceremony led by French President Emmanuel Macron, who hailed the restoration as a symbol of French pride and international cooperation. The event also comes amid political turmoil for Macron, who is navigating a domestic crisis following the resignation of his prime minister. The restoration, costing €700 million, involved extensive efforts to return the cathedral to its original splendor, drawing on traditional craftsmanship and global support.

via The Guardian|
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world-news1 year ago

Notre Dame Cathedral Set to Reopen 5 Years After Fire

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Notre Dame Cathedral next week, ahead of its official reopening on December 7, following restoration efforts after the 2019 fire. The restoration, funded by millions in donations, was completed within the five-year deadline Macron promised. The reopening ceremony will include a speech by Macron and a religious service, with the event being broadcast globally. The restoration project cost around €500 million, with a surplus for future preservation.

via The Guardian|
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world-news1 year ago

"American Carpenter Leads Rebuilding Efforts at Notre Dame 5 Years After Fire"

Five years after the devastating fire at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, an American carpenter, Hank Silver, has been involved in the restoration project, working with a team in Normandy to prepare timber for the cathedral's nave. The project has faced challenges in recreating the original 13th-century structure, but progress has been made, with the spire and roof trusses being reassembled and installed. The restoration is expected to be completed in time for the cathedral's reopening on December 8, 2024, with American donors contributing $32 million towards the $900 million project.

via CBS News|
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world-news1 year ago

"Notre-Dame: From Fire to Restoration in Timelapse"

Five years after the devastating fire at Notre-Dame cathedral, restoration efforts are nearing completion, with the re-opening scheduled for December and running on schedule. The project has cost 550 million euros, funded in part by massive donations, including from luxury sector billionaires Francois Henri Pinault and the Arnault family. An additional 150 million euros may be used to restore the cathedral and tackle pre-existing problems. French President Macron aims for the restoration to lift the nation's mood as the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympic Games.

via Reuters.com|
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