French senators say security at the Louvre is ‘not in line’ with modern standards and demand action

The “Louvre New Renaissance” plan launched earlier this year includes security improvements and modernization.

Deadline nears for charging 2 suspects as lawmaker rips Louvre security

As a deadline fast approaches to either charge to release two suspects, a French lawmaker ripped security at the Louvre.

Louvre transfers jewels to Bank of France after heist, RTL reports

The Louvre has transferred some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France, according to French radio RTL, after an audacious daylight heist last week exposed the famed museum's security vulnerability.

Louvre heist leaves a cultural wound — and may turn French crown jewels into legend

A week after thieves stormed the Louvre and ripped eight priceless pieces from France’s crown jewels, the country is nursing a deep cultural wound.

The Louvre secretly transfers part of jewellery collection to underground Bank of France vault

Last week, eight crown jewels were stolen from the world-famous museum in Paris, which sparked public outrage and raised questions over museum security.View on euronews

A Break-In That Shook France

The robbery at the Louvre left behind more than broken glass. It battered the pride of a nation that is increasingly glum about itself and its direction.

Thieves Raided Another French Museum Hours After the Louvre Heist — and the Theft Was Undetected for 2 Days

Thieves stole around 2,000 gold and silver coins worth more than $100,000 from Maison des Lumières in France — just hours after the Louvre heist on Oct. 19 — but the theft was undetected for two days.
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