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Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol

EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefacts

The Guardian - UK

In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a day

In 1911, an Italian worker named Vincenzo Peruggia famously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This dramatic event captured the attention of media around the world and piqued public interest to an unprecedented level. Peruggia managed to conceal the masterpiece for more than two years before it was recovered,…

The Economic Times

Museums face growing cyber threats but security remains an afterthought

In the last few years, some of the UK’s biggest cultural institutions have experienced major threats to their security. A report by the public accounts committee (PAC) has warned that such incidents have exposed serious weaknesses across the sector but that the government has failed to devise a strategy to…

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Louvre’s Apollo Gallery to remain empty after jewellery heist

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The Independent UK

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery has reopened to the public after a significant crown jewels heist. Collections and precious jewels were removed as the gallery returns to its original purpose. Security has been significantly boosted with new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems. Thieves stole jewels valued at 88 million euros in…

The Economic Times

Mastermind behind €88m Louvre heist reportedly displeased by haul

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The Independent UK

Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist said they ‘could have taken more’, say suspects

Several pieces of historic jewelry were stolen during the break-in at the Paris museum last year

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Mastermind behind Louvre heist 'thought we could have taken more', alleged thieves reveal

According to transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning, they were recruited just 2 to 3 days before the heist and paid as little as €15,000–€25,000 for the €88 million haul.

Euronews

Thieves steal around €4 million in jewellery from French museum

Jewellery worth several million euros has been stolen from the Lalique Museum in northeastern France after burglars broke into the site early on Sunday and targeted its jewellery collection. Around 20 pieces were taken in the raid, with losses estimated at close to four million euros, according to an investigation…

France 24

France outage leaves 68,000 homes without power as record heatwave spreads north

A power outage caused by a record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in France's western Brittany on Wednesday as the national weather agency issued a red alert for extreme weather covering most of the country, including the northernmost region around Calais.

France 24

Louvre museum 'running out of steam', says new director

The Louvre museum is struggling to find funding to upgrade its ageing facilities, its new director said Wednesday, following a litany of problems that included a brazen $100-million jewellery heist. Home to iconic pieces of art including Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa", the Louvre is the world's most visited museum,…

The Economic Times

France's Louvre museum 'running out of steam', new director says

The world's largest museum is having a hard time securing investments to upgrade its decaying infrastructure, the Louvre's new director Christophe Leribault told a Senate committee Wednesday. The museum has been hit by a series of public scandals including a water leak, a large-scale ticket fraud operation and the daylight…

France 24

Louvre jewel theft: Belgian lead revives investigation

French investigators have now shifted their sights to Belgium after a crucial analysis of suspicious phone records. An update on the extraordinary manhunt after one of the most daring art heists in history at the Paris Louvre, the world's most visited museum.

Euronews

Fancy a European art break with fewer crowds? Try one of these five cities

Forget queuing at the Louvre or the Uffizi. You’ll find a fresh perspective on everything from medieval to modern art in places like Lille, Verona and Zurich

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Louvre picks architects for €800m overhaul and new Mona Lisa space

France’s Culture Ministry announced on Monday the architects and landscape designers chosen for the Louvre Museum’s planned €700-800 million revamp in Paris.

The Economic Times

In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculptures

On the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the magnificent Venus de Milo. This accidental find not only unveiled a stunning ancient statue but also sparked a cultural frenzy across Europe as it made…

Radio France Internationale

Louvre security concerns ‘pushed aside’ in favour of prestige projects

Security concerns at the Louvre were repeatedly sidelined in favour of prestige projects and rising visitor numbers, according to a parliamentary report to be presented on Thursday which calls for sweeping reforms in France’s museum sector.

The Independent UK

Paris museum confronts Nazi-looted art with new gallery for orphaned masterpieces

Paris’s Musée d’Orsay has opened a new gallery dedicated to lost masterpieces plundered by the Nazis

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The French archaeologists helping war-ravaged Sudan save its heritage

The war in Sudan, now in its fourth year, has seen thousands of people killed and millions displaced. Alongside the human toll, there are concerns too for the country’s abundant archaeological sites and artefacts, at risk from trafficking and destruction. Now France is helping develop innovative tools to preserve Sudanese…

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Bradley Cooper confirmed to direct and star in Ocean's 11 prequel

Warner Bros. have confirmed that Bradley Cooper will write, direct and star alongside Margot Robbie in the upcoming prequel to Ocean's 11.

Euronews

Restoring Rubens: Louvre Paris readies to save dozens of Flemish masterpieces from ruin

The Louvre Museum in Paris is preparing to undertake an ambitious restoration and repair project of centuries old paintings by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens to save them from ruin.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Bothered by queues at the British Museum? Make foreign visitors pay

Free access to museums and galleries is a rare privilege but it doesn’t have to be extended to everyone

Euronews

Art theft: Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir paintings worth millions stolen from Italian museum in Parma

Italian police have confirmed that four thieves stole paintings by Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir from a museum near Parma a week ago. The artworks are worth millions and the thieves managed the smash-and-grab in under three minutes.

The Independent UK

Outrage in France after 19th century chateau converted into ‘eyesore’ council flats

Louvre curator says the modern renovations are ‘enough to make you cry’

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Why France Remains a Leader in Luxury Travel

France’s position in luxury travel is built on long-established heritage, carefully developed infrastructure, and globally recognised cultural industries. Across the country, historic cities, vineyard landscapes, alpine resorts, and coastal destinations operate within systems that preserve quality while supporting international visitors at scale.

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