Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:16pm on 08 Dec 2024,Sunday International
France President Emmanuel Macron praised the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral, calling it a testament to what great nations can achieve. During the reopening ceremony, Paris firefighters, who saved the landmark during the 2019 blaze, were given a standing ovation for their heroic efforts. Macron emphasized the importance of preserving the cathedral, describing the reconstruction as a lesson in humility and determination. The five-year restoration, costing 700 million euros, was completed on time, despite setbacks such as lead contamination, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the tragic death of the project’s overseeing general.
