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Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU
Read full article: Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EUThe Louvre museum has approved a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising it from 22 to 32 euros starting in January.
Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist
Read full article: Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heistThe head of the Louvre Museum says that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist.
French minister vows Louvre anti-intrusion devices after post-heist report finds security lapses
Read full article: French minister vows Louvre anti-intrusion devices after post-heist report finds security lapsesFrance's culture minister says that the Louvre will install streetside anti-ramming and anti-intrusion devices in the next two months.
Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses
Read full article: Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortressesMany museums began reassessing security after the stunning jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris.
Louvre heist leaves a cultural wound — and may turn French crown jewels into legend
Read full article: Louvre heist leaves a cultural wound — and may turn French crown jewels into legendA week after thieves stormed the Louvre and ripped eight priceless pieces from France’s crown jewels, the country is nursing a deep cultural wound.
Louvre director acknowledges failure after jewel heist and says she offered to resign
Read full article: Louvre director acknowledges failure after jewel heist and says she offered to resignThe Louvre's director has acknowledged a ″terrible failure″ at the Paris tourist attraction after a daylight crown jewel heist over the weekend.
The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism
Read full article: The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourismThe Louvre Museum has failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines.