Louvre to Raise Entry Fees for Non-EU Tourists Amid Security Concerns
The world-famous Paris museum will increase ticket prices for Americans, Chinese, and other non-EU tourists, aiming to generate millions for urgent structural upgrades after last month’s high-profile jewellery heist
Louvre Closes Campana Gallery Amid Structural Fears After Jewel Heist
Structural fears have forced the Louvre to close its Campana Gallery, home to thousands of ancient Greek ceramics. The development comes weeks after a high-profile jewel heist, intensifying concerns over the condition and security of France’s most iconic cultural institution
French Police Recover €28 Million After Explosive Gold Lab Heist in Lyon
French authorities announced the recovery of €28 million worth of stolen precious metals following a daring armed heist at Pourquery Laboratories in Lyon, where robbers used explosives and automatic weapons to break in before swift police arrests
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
France hit by wave of museum heists after Louvre jewel theft
Following the audacious Louvre heist, thieves raided a second French museum, stealing €90,000 worth of coins. The growing string of cultural thefts has sparked national outrage and renewed scrutiny of museum security across France’s art and heritage institutions
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