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Major Louvre update 3 days after heist sees '£76m worth of jewellery' stolen
The Louvre in Paris reopened after a dramatic heist where thieves stole royal jewellery valued at €88 million (£76 million), raising security concerns for cultural institutions.
- On October 22, the Louvre in Paris resumed operations just three days after a daylight robbery involving royal jewellery worth €88 million (£76 million).
- The theft has prompted Louvre Director, Laurence des Cars, to prepare for questioning by a cultural committee, highlighting security vulnerabilities in Frances premier museum.
- The incident underscores the growing trend of valuable art and jewellery thefts, raising alarms about the protection of cultural heritage in France and beyond.
Why It Matters
This incident not only threatens the security of priceless artifacts in the Louvre but also reflects wider issues of art theft and cultural preservation in an increasingly vulnerable landscape for museums globally.