Louvre's Campana Gallery Closed Due to Structural Fragility in Historic Beams
The Louvre has closed its Campana gallery due to discovered structural weaknesses in supporting beams, prompting safety measures and triggering a major renovation plan.
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Cour des comptes Criticizes Louvre for Prioritizing Acquisitions Over Security Amidst High-Profile Burglary
The Cour des comptes condemns the Louvre's focus on acquisitions over essential security upgrades, exposing weaknesses after a major burglary.
Senate Scrutiny Highlights Security Flaws in French Museums After Louvre Robbery
In the wake of the Louvre theft, a Senate commission reveals outdated surveillance tech and expired permits at the museum, calling for AI-powered security enhancements.
Louvre Museum Faces Security Scrutiny After Apollo Gallery Jewel Theft
The theft of eight historic Crown jewels from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery exposes major security weaknesses at the museum, prompting national concern and parliamentary review.
Louvre Jewelry Heist Exposes Long-Standing Security Vulnerabilities at World's Largest Museum
The recent theft of priceless jewels from the Louvre revealed decades-old security flaws, prompting calls for urgent museum protection reforms.
Restitution of Nazi-Looted Art: Three Paintings Returned to Heirs in 2025
Three Nazi-looted paintings have been returned to their rightful heir in Bordeaux.