Louvre Shuts Doors as Workers Strike Over Safety and Staffing Concerns

Hundreds of Louvre employees walked out in protest over staffing shortages and overcrowding, shutting the museum and turning away visitors eager to see its iconic masterpieces during the holiday season
Louvre Water Leak Sparks Damage Concerns and Surge of Online Disinformation

A minor leak at the Louvre Museum triggered conservation efforts to protect rare books, yet the real crisis unfolded online as AI-driven disinformation distorted the event, raising concerns about the growing speed and impact of digitally manufactured falsehoods
Two Arrested in €88m Louvre Crown Jewel Heist, Gems Still Missing

Two men have admitted partial involvement in the €88 million crown jewel theft from Paris’s Louvre Museum. While investigators work round the clock, none of the stolen treasures—once owned by French royalty—have yet been recovered, sparking security concerns
Louvre Reopens Amid €88 Million Heist Probe, Security and Trust Under Fire

The Louvre reopened Friday after the €88 million heist that stunned France and the world, raising concerns over museum security, overtourism, and the government’s ability to protect national treasures amid growing public disillusionment
Daring Louvre Heist: Thieves Steal Priceless Royal Jewels in Seven Minutes

In a shocking daylight robbery, four masked thieves stormed the Louvre Museum and stole eight royal jewels in under seven minutes, exposing severe lapses in France’s museum security and sparking global outrage
‘Overwhelmed and Crumbling’: Louvre Workers Strike Amid Mounting Chaos of Overtourism

Thousands of bewildered visitors clutching pre-booked tickets were left stranded under the iconic glass pyramid designed by architect I.M. Pei, with many forced to wait in stagnant queues for hours
Louvre Chief: ‘We Must Accept Selfies as Part of Art Experience’

The Louvre’s modernization plans address congestion and structural deterioration. Laurence des Cars, its president since 2021, emphasized the urgency of renovations in an interview with *Le Monde*, acknowledging the museum’s infrastructure is under growing strain and in need of significant upgrades
Macron Unveils Plans for Louvre Renovation, Including New Entrance and Mona Lisa Relocation

Speaking in front of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, Macron emphasized the need to address the museum’s overwhelming congestion and ensure better preservation of its priceless artefacts
Louvre Chief Warns of Overcrowding, Structural Issues in Urgent Memo

Laurence des Cars, the first woman to lead the historic institution, detailed her concerns in a confidential memo addressed to Culture Minister Rachida Dati earlier this month. The memo, which was published by Le Parisien on Thursday, paints a troubling picture of the Louvre’s current state