Louvre
Louvre burglary: fourth suspect arrested and audit revelations
Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI
One month after the spectacular burglary at the Louvre museum, the fourth presumed commando member was arrested on Tuesday, November 25, along with three other suspects. Meanwhile, a 2018 security audit already identified the used balcony as a major vulnerability point. The stolen jewels, valued at an estimated 88 million euros, remain unrecovered.
A dirty water leak on November 26 damaged 300 to 400 books in the Louvre's Egyptian Antiquities library. These 19th and 20th-century scientific documents, used by researchers, show no irremediable losses. The incident highlights the museum's aging infrastructure issues.
Imeripotiwa na AI
A new report has criticized the Louvre Museum for using a weak password for its video surveillance system. The password was allegedly simply 'LOUVRE', raising concerns about the institution's security posture. This revelation comes amid broader discussions on institutional cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, four thieves stole eight priceless jewels from the Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon in just eight minutes, using a cherry picker to break a window. The museum closed its doors the next day, reigniting debates on the security of French cultural institutions. Authorities are launching an administrative inquiry and strengthening heritage protection measures.