Louvre Museum Heist

Eight jewels vanished in minutes; sparking an investigation into safety measures at the world’s most visited museum.

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Yagmur Baydır
October 20, 2025

Dear PA reader,

In Paris, a dramatic jewelry heist at the Louvre left authorities scrambling after thieves made off with eight historic pieces from the Galerie d’Apollon in less than eight minutes. The EUmies Awards 2026 are now open for entries, seeking Europe’s most forward-thinking works.

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