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Louvre Closes Amid Employee Strike and Security Overhaul

1/22/2026

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The Louvre Museum in Paris closed on January 21, 2026, because an ongoing employee strike began last summer.
The strike was driven by disputes over pay and working conditions.
The closure follows a significant October heist in which thieves stole jewels valued at €88 million.
The Louvre will install 100 new cameras by the end of 2026 and has raised ticket prices for non-EU visitors to fund security improvements.

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Story summary

The Louvre Museum in Paris closed on January 21, 2026, because an ongoing employee strike began last summer.
The strike was driven by disputes over pay and working conditions.
The closure follows a significant October heist in which thieves stole jewels valued at €88 million.
The Louvre will install 100 new cameras by the end of 2026 and has raised ticket prices for non-EU visitors to fund security improvements.